Table of Contents

Guide to abbreviations Nursing process guidelines Preventing medication errors Pharmacologic drug classification Alphabetical listing of drugs by generic name Appendices: o Alternative and complementary therapies o Commonly used biologicals o Pediatric immunization o Adult immunization o Therapeutic class combination products o Hormonal contraceptives o Frequently used combination products by trade name o Topical drugs o Topical corticosteroids o Ophthalmic drugs o Laxatives o Less commonly used drugs o Federal drug classifications o Important dietary guidelines for patient teaching o NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses o Tablets and capsules that cannot be cut, crushed, or chewed o Canadian regulations o Calculating pediatric dosages o Drugs that interact with grapefruit juice o Intramuscular and subcutaneous routes of administration o Cardiovascular guidelines Bibliography Acknowledgments Inde