Updated for 2004 with more than 800 complete drug entries, this PDA reference provides instant access to all the drug information nurses need in day-to-day practice. Entries cover generic and trade names; pronunciations; pregnancy risk category; controlled substance schedule; drug class; therapeutic actions; indications, including off-label indications; contraindications and cautions; available forms; adult, pediatric, and geriatric dosages; pharmacokinetics; I.V. facts; adverse effects; interactions; assessment; interventions; and teaching points. Also included are 19 appendices, guidelines for preventing medication errors, and forms and telephone numbers for reporting errors.