Includes bibliographical references (p. 1689) and index.
Contents:
Classification scheme and prototype drugs -- Alphabetical entries for generic drugs -- Appendixes : A. Ocular medications, low molecular weight heparins, inhaled corticosteroids, and topical corticosteroids -- B. U.S. schedules of controlled substances -- C. FDA pregnancy categories -- D. Oral dosage forms that should not be crushed -- E. Prescription combination drugs -- F. Glossary of key terms, clinical conditions, and associated signs and symptoms -- G. Abbreviations -- H. Herbal and dietary supplement table -- I. Look-alike, sound-alike medications -- J. Vaccines -- Common drug IV-site compatibility chart.
Summary:
Dosages across the life span from neonate to older adults; dosage with adjustments for clinically relevant conditions; complete IV preparation and administration information; clinically relevant drug interactions with food, herbals, and other drugs; pharmacologic and therapeutic classifications for every drug; unique glossary of clinical conditions and their related signs and symptoms; prototype drugs for each drug classification.--Back cover.
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