Learn the principles of pharmacology and administer medications safely! Easy to read and understand, this book provides the essential information needed by licensed practical nurses (LPN)/licensed vocational nurses (LVN) to administer medications in all clinical practice settings.

It explains drug categories and their mechanisms of action so you can understand why medications are administered and evaluate the expected response, as well as side effects and adverse reactions.

For each drug category, an overview of the nursing process describes the nurse's role in medication administration. This book is the only pharmacology text specifically designed for nurses.

This edition includes a new chapter on Drugs for Cancer Treatment. The Prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX® Exams! section includes key points, review questions, and case studies.