"The Nurse’s Handbook of I.V. Drugs includes individual entries for all the approximately 1100 drugs that a nurse administers intravenously. The drugs are organized alphabetically by generic names, and the trade names are listed out in the index. Each entry includes: chemical and therapeutic classes, pregnancy risk category, controlled substance schedule (where applicable); indications and dosages, including dosage adjustments in special situations; route, onset, peak, and duration chart; mechanism of action (many are illustrated); incompatibilities, interactions, and adverse reactions; and nursing considerations, including warnings and precautions, preparation and administration tips on reconstituting, diluting, storing, handling, and disposing of the drug; and patient-teaching suggestions and guidelines.