2024 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses

Author: TUCKER, REBECCA

Edition: Twelfth, North American

ISBN: 9781975217068

Release Date: 11-10-2023

Package Dimensions: 5.0 x 3.1 x 1.3 inches

Languages: English

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 576

Details: The 2024 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information “in a nutshell.” This handy pocket guide contains essential information on over 3,900 medications, including 19 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 controlled substance schedule, boxed warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching.

Appendices cover alternative and complementary therapies, topical drugs, ophthalmic drugs, laxatives, combination drugs by therapeutic class, hormonal contraceptives, and commonly used biologicals. Index includes all generic, brand, and combination drugs mentioned in the text and highlights drugs by therapeutic class for easy identification.