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Mosby's Drug Guide for Nurses, 6th Edition is a portable, current drug handbook containing information on more than 60 drug classifications and 4,000 individual generic and trade name drugs. Developed to meet student needs, this handbook includes detailed coverage of IV drugs; extensive coverage of interactions between drugs, drug classes, herbs, foods, and lab tests; a full-color drug identification guide; and a drug classification section covering groups of drugs by function. A disorders index helps the student locate information about drugs commonly used to treat more than 70 disorders. Special features promote safe medication administration and prevention of drug errors, including identification of high alert drugs, Do-Not-Crush and Nursing Alert icons, special Do-Not-Confuse headings, and guidelines for overdose treatment. Combination drugs are covered in an extensive appendix listing alphabetical brand names along with the products' generic components and dosages. An herbal appendix covers the common uses of over 80 herbal supplements. Additional appendixes include Recent FDA Drug Approvals and Rarely Used Drugs.Provides a full-color atlas of medication administration, including a review of Universal Standard Precautions, to clearly depict and visually reinforce key steps in safe and effective drug administration for various routes.Provides a biannual update on newly released drugs, in booklet form, that can be pasted on the inside back cover.Highlights key drugs with a special icon, both on the individual monograph and in the drug classification section, to help students focus on important drugs within drug classifications.Provides a separate monograph heading for therapeutic outcome, highlighted with an icon, to encourage critical thinking and provide a focus for the plan of care.Includes eye-catching special icons for pediatric and geriatric considerations to highlight important lifespan content.Features more than 60 Do Not Crush icons to denote drugs that