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by: Shannon, Margaret T; Wilson, Billie A; Shields, Kelly

ISBN: 9780135076071 | 0135076072

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. This guide has important features such as:Clinically relevant interactio... MOREns with drugs, food, and herbals Dosages across the life cycle from neonate to older adult with adjustments for clinically relevant conditions Complete instructions for IV drug preparation and administration Unique glossary of clincal conditions and their related signs and symptoms Therapeutic classification listed for every drug for ease of use by health care professionals

About the Authors/ v

 

Editorial Review Panel/ vi

 

Preface/ viii

 

Classification Scheme and Prototype Drugs/ xi

 

... MOREAlphabetical Entries for Generic Drugs/ 1—1635

 

Appendix A. Ocular Medications, Low Molecular Weight Heparins, Inhaled Corticosteroids, and Topical Corticosteroids/ 1638

Appendix B. U.S. Schedules of Controlled Substances/ 1651

Appendix C. FDA Pregnancy Categories/ 1653

Appendix D. Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not Be Crushed/ 1654

Appendix E. Prescription Combination Drugs/ 1661

Appendix F. Glossary of Key Terms, Clinical Conditions, and Associated Signs and Symptoms/ 1675

Appendix G. Abbreviations/ 1681

Appendix H. Herbal and Dietary Supplement Table/ 1688

 

Bibliography/ 1690

 

Index/ 1691

 

Common Drug IV-Site Compatibility Chart/ After the Index

Billie Ann Wilson

is Professor Emerita in the School of Nursing at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to entering nursing, she taught natural and physical sciences at the secondary and collegiate levels. She holds a BS in Biology from Boston College, an MS in Biology from Purdue University, a BS in Nursing from Northwestern State University

of Louisiana, an MSN from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans.

 

Margaret T. Shannon

is Professor Emeritus of Nursing at Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans, Louisiana. She holds a BS and an MS in Chemistry, both from Saint Louis University; an MA in Teaching Biology from Saint Mary’s College, a BS in Nursing from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, an MSN from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans. Prior to entering nursing, she taught physical science, natural science, and mathematics at the secondary and collegiate levels.

 

Kelly M. Shields

is currently Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Ohio Northern University’s Raabe College of Pharmacy.  She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from Butler University and completed a fellowship in Natural Product Information and Research at University of Missouri-Kansas City. She has practiced pharmacy in retail, community, and academic settings and has worked as a freelance medical writer.