Full Description
Pearson Health Professional's Drug Guide 2011-2012 is a current and reliable reference designed to provide comprehensive information needed to make appropriate decisions regarding drug administration. This is the drug guide preferred by physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists - and all health care professionals who need accurate, easily accessed information about their patients' medications. Comprehensive, yet user-friendly, this handy resource includes important clinical implications for hundreds of drugs, including adverse reactions, interactions and side effects. Includes new approved drugs as approved by the FDA and other numerous updates.
Contents
Classification Scheme and Prototype Drugs Alphabetical Entries for Generic Drugs Appendix A. Ocular Medications, Low Molecular Weight Heparins, Inhaled Corticosteroids, and Topical Corticosteroids Appendix B. U.S. Schedules of Controlled Substances Appendix C. FDA Pregnancy Categories Appendix D. Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not Be Crushed Appendix E. Prescription Combination Drugs Appendix F. Glossary of Key Terms, Clinical Conditions, and Associated Signs and Symptoms Appendix G. Abbreviations Appendix H. Herbal and Dietary Supplement Table Bibliography Index Common Drug IV-Site Compatibility Chart
