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NURSING Pharmacology

2021 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses 9th Edition

By Rebecca Tucker DESCRIPTION

The 2021 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 over 4,200 medications, including 38 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, “black box” warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing con- siderations, and patient teaching. A special section following the A-to-Z drugs provides essential Patient Safety information. Appendices cover topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contracep- tives, biological agents (vaccines), and more. FEATURES ▶ NEW: “NEW DRUG” banner prominently displayed above all 38 new drug monographs ▶ NEW: 60 New Indications and Dosages ▶ ISMP-recommended Tall Man letters for look-alike drug names ▶ Fully updated Drug monographs, Appendices, and Patient Safety information ▶ Handy Index listing all generics, brand name drugs, and drug classes

Paperback / ISBN: 978-1-9751-5889-7 / ($19.99 / £14.99 / €17.00) World Approx. 576 pp. / 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 / October 2020

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in October 2019 (ISBN: 978-1-9751-3691-8).

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