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Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-7193-5 / (US$16.99 / £13.50 / €16.00) Worldwide
576 pp / 3 x 5 / October 2017
Note to Booksellers:
The previous edition published in October, 2016. (ISBN: 978-1-4963-5378-8)
2018 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for
Nurses
Sixth Edition
By
Amy M. Karch, MSN, RN
, Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing, Univer-
sity of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY
DESCRIPTION
The
2018 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses
provides cur-
rent, vital drug information “in a nutshell.” Based on the popular
Lippincott Nursing Drug Guide
by Amy Karch, this handy pock-
et guide by the same author gives essential information on over
2,000 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 medica-
tions, 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
2018 Lippincott
Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses
will quickly become your go-to guide for important drug facts and vital
patient safety tips and alerts.
FEATURES
New to this edition
[Preceding current features listed]
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Full monographs on 42 newly approved drugs
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More than 1,500 additions, changes, and updates to indications, dosages, and administration
Key features
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Alphabetized by generic name for fingertip access to the information you need
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Includes brand names, drug class, pregnancy risk, and controlled substance schedule for each drug
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Prominent alerts for dangerous drugs and black box warnings
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Special section addressing Patient Safety and Medication Administration
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Appendices on alternative therapies, topical and ophthalmic drugs, laxatives, contraceptives,
biologicals, and combination products
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Anatomy of a drug monograph on inside front cover
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Detailed index of all generic and trade names and drug classes included
Vital information you need, right in your pocket!
NURSING
Drug Guides
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