Lexi-Comp Drug Information Handbook for Advanced Practice Nursing: A Comprehensive Resource for Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, and Clinical . Selected Disease Management Guidelines

(Description from 2nd Edition):
Drug Monographs provide you with the following:

Drugs alphabetically listed by BOTH Brand (Trade) and Generic name and completely cross-reference by page number
Clear guide to safe prescribing in children, adults and elders
Dosing adjustments for renal/hepatic impairment as well as during pregnancy and lactation
FDA approved and unlabeled uses of drugs
Food, drug and herbal interactions
How a drug should be started and how the dose can be adjusted
How long until a therapeutic dose is reached and therapeutic effect realized
Critical information a prescriber needs to convey to the patient and family in order to ensure safety and facilitate an optimum outcome
Details on Cytochrome P-450, laboratory value effect, patient monitoring for adverse reactions, and much more
Appendix - one of the most valuable sections of the book, providing critical information on many topics, including:
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concise summaries of important documents such as the OBRA Guidelines for use of psychotropic medications in long-term care
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nationally recognized standards of care for common diseases
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extensive guide to valuable Herbal Information
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Treatment Guidelines, Comparative Drug Charts, Maternal/Fetal Guidelines and much more