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.
