Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2013--Retail Edition

by Wilson, Billie A; Shannon, Margaret T; Shields, Kelly

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2nd

ISBN13:

9780132974851

ISBN10:

0132974851

Format:

Hardcover

Pub. Date:

4/20/2012

Publisher(s):

Prentice Hall

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Summary

Comprehensive and complete with over 100 new updates, the new 2013 edition of the Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide lists all drugs alphabetically by generic names for quick reference, with an index listing both generic and trade names. It presents important clinical information for hundreds of drugs, with adverse reactions, interactions, side effects, and impacts on lab results. It clearly presents information on IV preparation and push, continuous, or intermittent administration; as well as dosages for neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and patients with obesity and renal or hepatic impairment.

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Alphabetical Entries for Generic Drugs

Appendix A. Ocular Medications, Low Molecular Weight Heparins, Inhaled Corticosteroids, and Topical Corticosteroid

Appendix B. U.S. Schedules of Controlled Substances

Appendix C. FDA Pregnancy Categories

Appendix D. Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not Be Crushed

Appendix E. Prescription Combination Drugs

Appendix F. Glossary of Key Terms, Clinical Conditions, and Associated Signs and Symptoms

Appendix G. Abbreviations

Appendix H. Herbal and Dietary Supplement Table

Appendix I. Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medications

Bibliography

Index

Common Drug IV-Site Compatibility Chart