Portable, up-to-date, and easy to use, the 2023 Lippincott(R) 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.
- A special section on patient safety and medication administration
alerts you to important considerations for safe nursing practice.
- 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.
