Includes bibliographical references (p. 1670) and index.

Classification scheme and prototype drugs -- Alphabetical entries for generic drugs -- Appendixes : A. Ocular medications, low molecular weight heparins, inhaled corticosteroids, and topical corticosteroids -- B. U.S. schedules of controlled substances -- C. FDA pregnancy categories -- D. Oral dosage forms that should not be crushed -- E. Prescription combination drugs -- F. Glossary of key terms, clinical conditions, and associated signs and symptoms -- G. Abbreviations -- H. Herbal and dietary supplement table -- I. Look-alike, sound-alike medications -- J. Vaccines -- Common drug IV-site compatibility chart.

Features of this book include: clearly identified IV preparation and administration, including push, continuous, or intermittent; explanation of clinically relevant drug interactions with food, herbals, and other drugs; pharmacological classifications paired with therapeutic classifications for every drug monograph for ease of use by clinicians and students; dosages across the life span with adjustments for clinically relevant conditions; glossary of clinical conditions and their related signs and symptoms; and prototype drugs.--From cover, p. [4]