2005 Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide

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