2013 Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide

Preface Nursing process guidelinesPatient safety and medication administration Pharmacologic classes Alphabetical listing of drugs by generic name Appendices Appendix A:  Alternative and complementary therapiesAppendix B:  Important dietary guidelines for patient teachingAppendix C:  Drugs that interact with grapefruit juiceAppendix D:  Intramuscular and subcutaneous routes of administration Appendix E:  Calculating pediatric dosages Appendix F:  Federal drug classifications·         FDA pregnancy categories·         DEA schedules of controlled substancesAppendix G:  Cardiovascular guidelinesAppendix H:  Normal laboratory valuesAppendix I:  Canadian drug information·         Narcotics, controlled drugs, benzodiazepines, and other targeted substances·         Adverse reaction reporting: Pharmaceuticals, biologics, natural health products, radiopharmaceuticals·         Canada Vigilance Regional OfficesAppendix J:  Commonly used Canadian drugsAppendix K:  Topical drugsAppendix L:  Ophthalmic drugsAppendix M:  LaxativesAppendix N:  Combination products by therapeutic classAppendix O:  Frequently used combination products by trade nameAppendix P:  Hormonal contraceptivesAppendix Q:  Commonly used biologicalsAppendix R:  Less commonly used drugsAppendix S:  Drugs commonly used to treat specific disorders< NEW>  Appendix T: Quick guide to reputable Internet sites BibliographyIndex Quick-access full-color photo guide to pills and capsules