Identification should include
- common medication reference sources
- Physician’s Desk Reference (or Prescribers’ Digital Reference [PDR])
- United States Pharmacopeia National Formulary (USP-NF)
- Nurses Drug Handbook
- The Pill Book
- information found in medication references
- description
- action
- indication
- interactions
- contraindications
- precautions
- adverse reactions
- dosage and administration
- how supplied.
When a medication question occurs, do not administer medication until there is clarification.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the names of at least three medication reference books and/or online resources that provide easy access to information for a nurse? How are they used to obtain needed information?
- What is the title of the official medication reference that establishes legal standards for medications?