2021 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses

The 2021 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information “in a nutshell.” This handy pocket guide by Rebecca Tucker gives essential information on over 4,200 medications, including 38 generic drugs newly approved by the FDA, in an easy-access A-to-Z format.

The “mini” drug monographs include: 

Generic and trade names 
Drug classes
Pregnancy risk category and nursing considerations
Controlled substance schedule 
“Black Box” warnings
Indications & dosages
Dose adjustments
Adverse effects
Drug interactions
Patient teaching

A special section following the A-to-Z drugs provides essential Patient Safety information. Appendices cover topical and ophthalmic medications, laxatives, combination products, contraceptives, biological agents (vaccines), and more.