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For nursing courses covering drugs or drug administration. A long-trusted reference guide for safe, effective drug administration Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide 2023 helps clinicians administer drugs safely in any health care setting. Drugs are listed alphabetically by generic name and indexed by both generic and trade name, enabling quick, easy lookup. Students can get clinical information for hundreds of drugs, including adverse reactions, interactions, side effects and impact on lab results. Hallmark features of this title Actionable clinical information for specific drugs Drug monographs help nurses adjust diagnoses and interventions per drug. Glossary of Key Terms, Clinical Conditions, and Associated Signs and Symptoms covers the therapeutic effects of specific drugs. Preparation for drug administration Detailed administration guidance is given for IV prep and various procedures. Dosage information across the lifespan prepares nurses to safely administer drugs to nearly any patient. Focus on drug classes and families A listing of drug classifications and associated drug prototypes is helpful to new pharmacology students. Appendix references include US Schedules of Controlled Substances, FDA Pregnancy Information, Prescription Combination Drugs and Herbal and Dietary Supplement Table. New and updated features of this title NEW: The new edition features 15 new monographs for drugs recently approved by the FDA: Approved in 2020: Xeglyze(TM) (abametapir); Winlevi(R) (clascoterone); Olinvyk(R) (oliceridine); Ongentys(R) (opicapone); Veklury(R) (remdesivir); Nurtec(R) ODT (rimegepant); Gemtesa(R) (vibegron); Qelbree(TM) (viloxazine) Approved in 2021: Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine [co-packaged]); Zegalogue(R) (dasiglucagon); Evkeeza(TM) (evinacumab-dgnb); Kerendia(R) (finerenone); Brexafemme(R) (ibrexafungerp); Lybalvi(TM) (olanzapine and