Pocket Drugs and Classifications / Edition 1

by Katherine Wiley MSN-ED, MSPM, RN

Overview

The only pocket drug guide organized by classification! This practical resource provides succinct reviews of 36 drug classifications followed by descriptions of hundreds of generic drugs. Each classification provides a general overview of the actions, indications, adverse reactions/side effects, interactions, and other items relevant to each group of drugs. Individual descriptions follow and focus on normal dose ranges, special administration directions, and other drug-specific guidance. The reader-friendly layout makes finding essential information easy. Pocket Drugs and Classifications is an invaluable clinical resource that will help you administer medications safely and effectively.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803623330
Publisher:	F.A. Davis Company
Publication date:	10/06/2011
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	3.50(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Safe Medication Administration- The Basics Antianemics Antianginals Antianxiety Agents Antiarrhythmics Antasthmatics Anticoagulants Anticonvulsants Antidepressants Antidiabetics Antidiarrheals Antiemetics Antifungals Antihistamines Antihypertensives Anti-infectives Antiplatelet Agents Antipsychotics Antipyretics Antiretrovirals Antiulcer Agents Antivirals Beta Blockers Bronchodilators Calcium Channel Blockers Central Nervous System Stimulants Corticosteroids Diuretics Laxatives Lipid-Lowering Agents Nonopioid Andagesics Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents Opioid Analgesics Sedative/Hypnotics Skeletal Muscles Relaxants Thrombolytics Weight Control Agents Reference Index