Atropine Sulfate Atropine is an anticholinergic drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic sites in smooth muscle, secretory glands, and the central nervous system (CNS). It increases cardiac output and dries secretions. It is a competitive...

Common Drug Calculations Medication administration is a core competency for nurses in every clinical setting. The ability to perform accurate dosage calculations is a key skill required to safely dispense drugs. New technologies such as bar coding medication and smart...

Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy or “chemo” medications may cure cancer, decrease relapse rates, and shrink tumors that cause pain and other symptoms (National Cancer Institute [NCI], 2022). It achieves this by halting or slowing the division of fast...