2005 Lippincotts Nursing Drug Book

Consultants

Preface

Anatomy of a monograph

Guide to abbreviations

Acknowledgments

Nursing process guidelines

Preventing medication errors

Pharmacologic drug classification

Alphabetical listing of drugs by generic name

Appendices

Appendix A: Alternative and complementary therapies

Appendix B: Commonly used biologicals

Appendix C: Recommendations for pediatric immunizations

Appendix D: Recommendations for adult immunizations

Appendix E: Therapeutic class combination products

Appendix F: Hormonal contraceptives

Appendix G: Frequently used combination products by trade name

Appendix H: Topical agents

Appendix I: Topical corticosteroids

Appendix J: Ophthalmic agents

Appendix K: Laxatives

Appendix L: Less commonly used drugs

Appendix M: Federal drug classifications: FDA pregnancy categories / DEA schedules of controlled substances

Appendix N: Important dietary guidelines for patient teaching

Appendix O: NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses

Appendix P: Tablets and capsules that cannot be cut, crushed, or chewed

Appendix Q: Canadian regulations: Narcotics, controlled drugs, benzodiazepines, and other targeted substances / Adverse drug reactions: Surveillance and reporting

Appendix R: Calculating pediatric dosages

Appendix S: Drugs that interact with grapefruit juice

Appendix T: Cardiovascular guidelines

Appendix U: IM and SC administration sites

Bibliography

Acknowledgments to pharmaceutical companies

Index