Pearson Health Professional's Drug Guide 2013-2014

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

• ISBN13: 9780133355499
• ISBN10: 0133355497
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-04-24
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Pearson Health Professional’s Drug Guide 2013–2014 is a current and reliable reference designed to provide comprehensive information needed to make appropriate decisions regarding drug administration.

 

This is the drug guide preferred by physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists - and all health care professionals who need accurate, easily accessed information about their patients' medications. Comprehensive, yet user-friendly, this handy resource includes important clinical implications for hundreds of drugs, including adverse reactions, interactions and side effects. Includes new approved drugs as approved by the FDA and other numerous updates.

Table of Contents

Classification Scheme and Prototype Drugs

Alphabetical Entries for Generic Drugs

 

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

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

 

Bibliography

Index

Common Drug IV-Site Compatibility Chart