Includes index.

"You can always count on the Nursing2021 Drug Handbook to tell you unapproved, off-label drug uses so you'll always know why a drug is prescribed. And, this year, be a more confident nurse with fingertip access to all 63 new drugs, including 25 new comprehensive drug monographs, alphabetized and conveniently grouped in a handy "New Drugs" section. In this edition, you'll find: over 8,200 clinical updates--new dosages and indications, Black Box warnings, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, clinical alerts, and patient teaching information; 28 appendices covering such topics as Prescription drug abuse, Safe disposal of unused drugs, Ophthalmic drugs, Biosimilar drugs, and many more; special attention to drug safety issues and concerns (U.S. and Canada) Adjust-a-dose feature for dosage adjustments needed by special populations; administration guidelines for all appropriate routes; full-color pill guide containing 450 drug images of the most commonly prescribed drugs; increased coverage of adverse reactions! Includes those that occur with 1% & greater frequency, with special emphasis on life-threatening adverse reactions; chapters on drug classes, drug safety, drug interactions, and drug therapy across the lifespan; combination drugs section; elder care medication tips and pediatric drug-error information in appendices; evidence-based off-label indications and dosages; FDA Black Box Warnings in appropriate drug monographs; interactions by Drug-drug, Drug-food, Drug-lab tests, Drug-alternative therapy clearly identified; less Commonly Used Drugs appendix, including indications and dosages for infrequently used drugs; overdose signs & symptoms, where appropriate; robust Web Toolkit with hundreds of tools and resources, including monthly drug updates, warnings, and news capsules; safe Drug Administration chapter covering the most current guidelines, ISMP initiatives, and contemporary patient safety issues (such as opioid administration), preventing and treating extravasation, and preventing exposure to hazardous drugs; safety alerts for potentially toxic drugs, IV drug incompatibility, toxic drug-drug interactions, and much more"--Publisher's website

SACFinal081324