2021 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses

Description

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 classes
• Pregnancy risk category and nursing considerations
• Controlled substance schedule 
• “Black Box” warnings
• Indications & dosages
• Dose adjustments
• Adverse effects
• Drug interactions
• Patient 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.