| Discipline: | Pharmacology | | Subject Definition: | Pharmaceutical Prep-Nurses' Instruction; Drug Ther-Handbooks | | NLM Class: | QV 39 | | LC Class: | RM301 | | Abstract: | The 2013 Lippincott's Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information "in a nutshell for the nurse on-the-go." Based on the popular Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide by Amy Karch, this handy pocket guide by the same author gives essential information on over 1,400 medications in an easy-access A-to-Z format. The "mini" drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug class, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, "black box" warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. Detailed appendices cover topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, and biological agents (vaccines). The pocket-sized 2013 Lippincott's Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses will quickly become your go-to-guide for important drug facts and vital patient safety tips & alerts. |
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