Nursing Drug Handbook, 2003

by Springhouse Corporation

• ISBN13: 9781582551708
• ISBN10: 1582551707
• Edition: 23rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-01
• Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

Summary

Annual, pocket-sized handbook includes complete monographs on 39 newly approved drugs, newly approved indications, more alert logos accentuating potential dangers, and sections on effects on lab test results in every monograph. Revised format for quicker viewing of material. Mini CD includes 200 monographs of common drugs, 10 CE tests worth 40 contact hours. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Contributors and consultants	vii
How to use Nursing2003 Drug Handbook	ix
Guide to abbreviations	xiii
General Information
Drug actions, interactions, and reactions	1	(6)
Drug therapy in children	7	(4)
Drug therapy in elderly patients	11	(3)
Anti-infective Drugs
Amebicides and antiprotozoals	14	(5)
Anthelmintics	19	(2)
Antifungals	21	(18)
Antimalarials	39	(9)
Antituberculotics and antileprotics	48	(11)
Aminoglycosides	59	(8)
Penicillins	67	(26)
Cephalosporins	93	(31)
Tetracyclines	124	(7)
Sulfonamides	131	(7)
Fluoroquinolones	138	(15)
Antivirals	153	(43)
Macrolide anti-infectives	196	(7)
Miscellaneous anti-infectives	203	(15)
Cardiovascular System Drugs
Inotropics	218	(5)
Antiarrhythmics	223	(25)
Antianginals	248	(17)
Antihypertensives	265	(47)
Antilipemics	312	(14)
Miscellaneous cardiovascular drugs	326	(15)
Central Nervous System Drugs
Nonnarcotic analgesics and antipyretics	341	(6)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs	347	(25)
Narcotic and opioid analgesics	372	(23)
Sedative-hypnotics	395	(13)
Anticonvulsants	408	(24)
Antidepressants	432	(26)
Anxiolytics	458	(14)
Antipsychotics	472	(25)
Central nervous system stimulants	497	(12)
Antiparkinsonians	509	(14)
Miscellaneous central nervous system drugs	523	(21)
Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
Cholinergics (parasympathomimetics)	544	(8)
Anticholinergics	552	(7)
Adrenergics (sympathomimetics)	559	(9)
Adrenergic blockers (sympatholytics)	568	(3)
Skeletal muscle relaxants	571	(8)
Neuromuscular blockers	579	(14)
Respiratory Tract Drugs
Antihistamines	593	(11)
Bronchodilators	604	(25)
Expectorants and antitussives	629	(3)
Miscellaneous respiratory drugs	632	(18)
Gastrointestinal Tract Drugs
Antacids, adsorbents, and antiflatulents	650	(6)
Digestive enzymes and gallstone solubilizers	656	(4)
Antidiarrheals	660	(6)
Laxatives	666	(12)
Antiemetics	678	(12)
Antiulcer drugs	690	(12)
Photoguide to Tablets and Capsules
Hormonal Drugs
Corticosteroids	702	(20)
Androgens and anabolic steroids	722	(9)
Estrogens and progestins	731	(31)
Gonadotropins	762	(5)
Antidiabetics and glucagon	767	(28)
Thyroid hormones	795	(7)
Thyroid hormone antagonists	802	(6)
Pituitary hormones	808	(8)
Parathyroid-like drugs	816	(7)
Drugs for Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Diuretics	823	(21)
Electrolytes and replacement solutions	844	(14)
Acidifiers and alkalinizers	858	(3)
Hematologic Drugs
Hematinics	861	(8)
Anticoagulants	869	(14)
Blood derivatives	883	(7)
Thrombolytic enzymes	890	(10)
Antineoplastics
Alkylating drugs	900	(19)
Antimetabolites	919	(14)
Antibiotic antineoplastics	933	(19)
Antineoplastics that alter hormone balance	952	(12)
Miscellaneous antineoplastics	964	(39)
Immunomodulation Drugs
Immunosuppressants	1003	(15)
Vaccines and toxoids	1018	(31)
Antitoxins and antivenins	1049	(4)
Immune serums	1053	(10)
Biological response modifiers	1063	(21)
Ophthalmic, Otic, and Nasal Drugs
Ophthalmic anti-infectives	1084	(10)
Ophthalmic anti-inflammatories	1094	(6)
Miotics	1100	(5)
Mydriatics	1105	(6)
Ophthalmic vasoconstrictors	1111	(3)
Miscellaneous ophthalmics	1114	(14)
Otics	1128	(2)
Nasal drugs	1130	(8)
Topical Drugs
Local anti-infectives	1138	(18)
Scabicides and pediculicides	1156	(4)
Topical corticosteroids	1160	(14)
Nutritional Drugs
Vitamins and minerals	1174	(21)
Calorics	1195	(6)
Miscellaneous Categories
Antigout drugs	1201	(6)
Enzymes	1207	(2)
Oxytocics	1209	(7)
Spasmolytics	1216	(3)
Gold salts	1219	(3)
Miscellaneous antagonists and antidotes	1222	(19)
Uncategorized drugs	1241	(44)
Appendices and Index
Herbal medicines	1285	(14)
Most common drug errors	1299	(6)
Infusion rates	1305	(3)
Therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines	1308	(6)
Selected local and topical anesthetics	1314	(6)
Diagnostic skin tests	1320	(2)
Selected drugs used for conscious sedation	1322	(2)
Normal laboratory test values	1324	(1)
Table of equivalents	1325	(1)
Dialyzable drugs	1326	(3)
Estimating surface area in children	1329	(1)
Drugs that shouldn't be crushed	1330	(4)
English-Spanish drug phrase translator	1334	(9)
Acknowledgments	1343	(2)
Index	1345