Respiratory Care Drug Reference

A reference for respiratory care practitioners and students dealing with patients with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases in acute care facilities and in the home care environment. Part I offers overview notes on pharmacology, indications, adverse reactions, precautions, and patient care considerations of classes of drugs. Part II lists drugs alphabetically and presents information on trade names, classifications, pregnancy risk category, indications, dose and routes, available forms, and respiratory care considerations. Includes lists of controlled substances and pregnancy risk categories. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.