Appleton & Lange Health Professionals Drug Guide, 2000 - Softcover

Shannon, Margaret T., Phd; Wilson, Billie Ann, Phd; Stang, Carolyn L.; Shannon, Margaret T.; Wilson, Billie Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838504248 ISBN 13: 9780838504246

Publisher: Db Misc, 2000

Synopsis

Annual, pocket-sized reference providing current information on actions/pharmacodynamics, uses, dosages, pharmacokinetics, contraindications and precautions, adverse effects, drug interactions, diagnostic test interferences, and clinical implications. Previous edition was titled Appleton & Lange Drug Guide, Health Professionals Edition. For nurses. Trim size: 8 x 5 inches. Softcover.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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.Lists drugs alphabetically by generic name, and indexes drugs by generic and trade names. Features a useful list of “do not crush” oral drugs; dosage adjustments for geriatric and pediatric clients, as well as those with reduced renal function; important IV dosage and drug information; and a separate appendix of combination drugs. This edition features 43 new FDA-approved drugs, and a new appendix of oral and nasal corticosteroids.For all health care professionals.

About this edition

• Publisher: Db Misc
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0838504248
• ISBN 13: 9780838504246
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1631