INDICE: How to Use This Book Contents List of newly approved drugs Evolve Page IV Compatibility Chart Insert Drugs by Disorder Section I. Drug Classifications Section II. A-Z Drugs Section III. Reference Section Appendix A Calculation of Doses Appendix B Controlled Drugs (United States) Appendix C Chronic Wound Care Appendix D Drugs of Abuse Appendix E Equianalgesic Dosing Appendix F FDA Pregnancy Categories Appendix G Herbals: Common Natural Medicines Appendix H Lifespan, Cultural Aspects, and Pharmacogenomics of Drug Therapy Appendix I Normal Laboratory Values Appendix J Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes Appendix K Poison Antidote Chart Appendix L Preventing Medication Errors and Improving Medication Safety Appendix M Recommended Childhood and Adult Immunizations Appendix N Parenteral Fluid Administration Appendix O Spanish Phrases Often Used in Clinical Settings General Index Commonly Used Abbreviations Dangerous Abbreviation List

The go-to guide for students and nurses alike to promote better patient care! Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2021 provides you with essential information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy, user-friendly guide features updated Black Box Alerts and comprehensive coverage of IV drug administration, side effects and adverse reactions, fixed combinations, and nursing considerations. It uniquely guides you through clinical priorities in the practice setting and is organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference. New drug monographs cover 17 new FDA-approved drugs!