This handbook has facts on hundreds of IV drugs from abciximab to zolidronic acid, organized alphabetically by generic name. The information about each drug, includes chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk category, and controlled substance schedule. Indications and dosages are given (including pediatric dosages when applicable), as well as route, onset, peak, and duration. Other information includes: mechanism of action; incompatibilities, contraindications interactions with drugs, food, and activities and adverse reactions. The nursing considerations cover steps for drug reconstitution, dilution, and admin istration and key patient-teaching points. Dosage adjustments alert nurses to dosage changes for elderly patients, patients with renal impairment, and others with special needs. Warnings highlight important facts before, during, or after drug administration. Mechanism-of-action illustrations show how drugs work at the cellular, tissue, or organ levels. Other features are: an overview of the principles of IV drug administration, key entries from the National Cancer Institute"s Common Toxicity Criteria to help you evaluate the severity of drug-related adverse reactions; compatibility table of drugs combined in a syringe; and formulas for calculating parenteral drug dosages and IV flow rates.