Nursing 2014 drug handbook

Includes index

General information : Drug actions, interactions, and reactions ; Drug therapy across the lifespan ; Safe drug administration ; Selected therapeutic drug classifications -- Alphabetical listing of drugs by generic name -- Appendices : Avoiding common drug errors: best practices and prevention ; Pregnancy risk categories ; Controlled substance schedules ; Abbreviations to avoid ; Pediatric drugs commonly involved in drug errors ; Elder care medication tips ; Therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines ; Cytochrome P-450 enzymes and common drug interactions ; Drugs that prolong the QTc interval ; Dialyzable drugs ; Drugs that shouldn't be crushed or chewed ; Antidotes: indications and dosages ; Selected biologicals and blood derivatives: indications and dosages ; Common combination drugs: indications and dosages ; Vaccines and toxoids: indications and dosages ; Vitamins and minerals: indications and dosages ; Less commonly used drugs: indications and dosages ; Additional new drugs: indications and dosages

"Emphasizes nursing and safety aspects of drug administration without attempting to replace detailed pharmacology texts. Only the most essential information is included, and helpful graphic symbols, logos, and highlighting draw special attention to critical details that can't be overlooked."--P. v