Free · New medication every week · Sources cited
Medication of the week, explained.
A high-yield bedside med every Monday. Mechanism, key dose ranges, monitoring, nursing considerations, and a single thing you'll see on rounds and now know why.
Educational only — confirm with your facility formulary, Lexicomp/UpToDate, or pharmacy before administering. Doses listed reflect current FDA labeling and ASHP references but do NOT substitute for clinical judgment, allergies, renal/hepatic adjustment, or patient-specific contraindications. Always follow your hospital's policy.
References (APA)
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. (2025). AHFS Drug Information 2025. ASHP.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). FDA online label repository. https://labels.fda.gov
Lexicomp Online for Nurses. (2025). Wolters Kluwer.
Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski, C. A. (2025). Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (19th ed.). F. A. Davis.
Medscape Reference (Drugs & Diseases). (2025). WebMD. https://reference.medscape.com
Institute for Safe Medication Practices. (2024). ISMP list of high-alert medications in acute care settings. https://www.ismp.org
Specialty-society guidelines cited per medication card.