The 2013 Lippincott's Pocket Drug Guide for Nursesprovides current, vital drug information "in a nutshell." Based on the popular Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guideby Amy Karch, this handy pocket guide by the same author gives essential information on over 1400 medications in an easy-access A-to-Z format. The "mini" drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug class, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, "black box" warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. Appendices cover topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, and biological agents (vaccines).