2021 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses, North American Edition

The 2021 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information "in a nutshell." This handy pocket guide by Rebecca Tucker gives essential information on over 4,200 medications, including 38 generic drugs newly approved by the FDA, in an easy-access A-to-Z format. The "mini" drug monographs include: Generic and trade names Drug classesPregnancy risk category and nursing considerationsControlled substance schedule "Black Box" warningsIndications & dosagesDose adjustmentsAdverse effectsDrug interactionsPatient teaching A special section following the A-to-Z drugs provides essential Patient Safety information. Appendices cover topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, biological agents (vaccines), and more.