Publisher's Synopsis
Updated for 2005, this guide contains over 800 complete drug monographs, organized alphabetically for easy access. Each monograph covers generic and trade names; special designation for OTC drugs; pregnancy risk category; controlled substance schedule if appropriate; drug class; therapeutic actions; indications, including unlabeled indications; contraindications and cautions; dosage; pharmacokinetics; IV facts section; adverse effects; interactions; assessment; intervention; and teaching points. The book includes a full-color photoguide to pills and capsules, details on preventing and reporting medication errors, and over 20 appendices, including cardiovascular guidelines, intramuscular and subcutaneous administration sites, and drugs that interact with grapefruit juice. Drug updates and continuing education tests are available at NursingDrugGuide.com.
