Everything nurses need to know about 1000 common medications -- in one pocket-sized guide! A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This very useful drug reference will easily fit in your lab coat pocket. The information is accurate and up to date. Due to size constraints, only the most frequently used medications are included in this book. This book retains its value by being revised yearly and maintaining a database of the most current information."--Doody's Review Service Specifically geared towards patient care and safety, this instant-access pocket guide provides registered nurses with essential, up-to-the-minute information on the selection and administration of 1000 commonly used medications.This nursing classic is revised annually to reflect approval of new drugs, changes in usage of current drugs, and withdrawal of older ones. Features: Organized alphabetically by generic drug name Mechanisms of action Common usage and dosage Side effects Drug interactions Nursing implications New drugs Patient education Expanded coverage of natural and herbal agents

Everything nurses need to know about 1000 common medications -- in one pocket-sized guide! A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This very useful drug reference will easily fit in your lab coat pocket. The information is accurate and up to date. Due to size constraints, only the most frequently used medications are included in this book. This book retains its value by being revised yearly and maintaining a database of the most current information."--Doody's Review Service Specifically geared towards patient care and safety, this instant-access pocket guide provides registered nurses with essential, up-to-the-minute information on the selection and administration of 1000 commonly used medications.This nursing classic is revised annually to reflect approval of new drugs, changes in usage of current drugs, and withdrawal of older ones. Features: Organized alphabetically by generic drug name Mechanisms of action Common usage and dosage Side effects Drug interactions Nursing implications New drugs Patient education Expanded coverage of natural and herbal agents

The best pocket drug guide yet! Rely on this handy reference for at-the-bedside guidance on the safe administration of medications to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients, as well as pregnant and lactating women, and those with renal impairments.

A new and updated version of this best-selling resource! Jones and Bartlett Publisher’s 2011 Nurse’s Drug Handbook is the most up-to-date, practical, and easy-to-use nursing drug reference! It provides: * Accurate, timely facts on hundreds of drugs from abacavir sulfate to Zyvox * Concise, consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically * No-nonsense writing style that speaks your language in terms you use everyday * Index of all generic, trade, and alternate drug names for quick reference It has all the vital information you need at your fingertips: * Chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule * Indications and dosages, as well as route, onset, peak, and duration information * Incompatibilities, contraindications; interactions with drugs, food, and activities; and adverse reactions * Nursing considerations, including key patient-teaching points * Vital features include mechanism-of-action illustrations showing how drugs at the cellular, tissue, or organ levels and dosage adjustments help individualize care for elderly patients, patients with renal impairment, and others with special needs * Warnings and precautions that keep you informed and alert

The 2022 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 more than 3,900 medications in an easy-access A-to-Z format. Drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, “black box” warnings, indications and dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations and patient teaching. An "Anatomy of a Drug Monograph" feature on the inside front cover helps new nurses quickly understand the contents. At just 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, this robust yet conveniently-sized compendium is a valuable resource for all nurses and nursing students.

The 2015 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information “in a nutshell.” Based on the popular Lippincott Nursing Drug Guide by Amy Karch, this handy pocket guide by the same author gives essential information on over 1,500 medications in an easy-access A-to-Z format. The “mini” drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug class, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, “black box” warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. A special section reviews Patient Safety and Medication Administration. Appendices cover topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, biological agents (vaccines), and more. Also includes free online access to Monthly Drug Updates and a Toolkit loaded with hundreds of additional drug-related resources on thePoint. The pocket-sized 2015 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses will quickly become your go-to guide for important drug facts and vital patient safety tips and alerts. New to this edition: Full monographs on 28 newly approved drugs More than 1,300 additions, changes, and updates to indications, dosages, and administration

Endorsed by the Canadian Nursing Students' Association (CNSA), 2011 Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide provides quick A-to-Z access to current, comprehensive, vital drug information. It contains complete monographs on about 800 common drugs and appendices summarizing key information on about 350 less commonly used drugs. The book also has a 32-page full-color photoguide to pills and capsules and multiple appendices that summarize key clinical information. This edition includes information on more than 15 new drugs and over 1,200 updates on indications, dosages, and administration. A new graphic symbol alert indicates drugs that cannot be crushed, cut, or chewed. A companion website offers 200 drug monographs and patient-teaching aids, plus valuable appendices.

Updated for 2010, this drug guide provides safe, effective, current, and accurate drug information in a quickly accessible format. Comprehensive and complete, all drugs are listed alphabetically by generic names for quick referral, with an index that includes both generic and trade names.

With over 1,200 updates on new drugs, indications, dosages, and administration, this guide provides quick A-to-Z access to current, comprehensive, vital drug information. It contains monographs on 800 common drugs and appendices summarizing key information on about 350 less-commonly used drugs.

Portable, up-to-date, and easy to use, the 2023 Lippincott® Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides instant access to vital drug information for clinical success in any setting. This handy pocket guide details essential information on more than 3,900 vital medications—including the latest drugs approved by the FDA—in an easy-access A-to-Z format ideal for on-the-go nursing students or practitioners. Each clearly written, consistently organized drug monograph includes generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category, and controlled substance schedule, “black box” warnings, indications and dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. Robust appendices, abbreviation guides, and a helpful “Anatomy of a Drug Monograph” feature further clarify critical drug information to ensure confidence in the classroom or clinical practice. NEW! Complete monographs on 24 new FDA-approved drugs familiarize you with the latest medications available for nursing practice. UPDATED! Comprehensive content updates help you ensure effective outcomes with the most up-to-date drug indications, dosages, and administration information. A-to-Z organization helps you instantly find the information you need. Anatomy of a Drug Monograph provides step-by-step guidance for reading and understanding each monograph component. Detailed appendices clarify topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, biological agents (vaccines), and more. Indexed generic and trade names and drug classes save you time and ensure access to the drug information you need right when you need it.