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Geriatric dosage handbook : including clinical recommendations and monitoring guidelines / [senior editors] Todd P. Semla, Judith L. Beizer, Martin D. Higbee - 17th ed - Hudson, Ohio : Lexi-Comp, 2012 - 2,148 p. : ill. ; 21 cm - Lexi-Comp's drug reference handbooks . - Lexi-Comp's drug reference handbooks .

"Updates to this edition include: -- 31 new drug monographs -- New appendix topics: immunization administration recommendations, renal function estimation in adult patients -- Updated appendix content: Depression scales, diabetes mellitus management, adult, immunization recommendations, pressure ulcer treatment -- Updated introductory information: FDA name differentiation project, the use of tall-man letters."--Back cover

Includes bibliographical references and index

"This handbook follows a dictionary-like format, with brand and generic drug names alphabetically organized and cross-referenced by page number to the generic drug monograph. Within monographs, geriatric-sensitive information includes content on drug interactions and drug dosing in the elderly, in adults and in patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment."--Back cover

ISBN: 9781591953029 1591953022

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Drugs--Dosage--Handbooks, manuals, etc
Geriatric pharmacology--Handbooks, manuals, etc
Aged
Pharmaceutical Preparations--administration & dosage
Drug Interactions
Drug Therapy

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Handbooks

LC Class. No.: RC953.7 / .S45 2012 RC953.7 / .S45 2012