This up-to-date and easy-to-use handbook gives you: Accurate, reliable facts on hundreds of drugs presented alphabetically. Concise drug entries that are organized consistently for quick reference.- Vital information you need to know about each drug: Chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk category, and controlled substance schedules. Indications and dosages, route, onset,
steady state, peak, half-life and
duration. Mechanism of action. Incompatibilities, contraindications, and interactions with drugs, food, and activities. Adverse reactions and overdose signs and symptoms and nursing
interventions. Nursing considerations, including key patient-teaching points.- Special…
