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Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

  • 11 Edición - 18 de diciembre de 2023
  • Última edición
  • Autores: Constance G. Visovsky, Cheryl H. Zambroski, Shirley M. Hosler
  • Idioma: Inglés

Learn the principles of pharmacology and administer drugs safely! Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition provides the essential information that LPNs and vocational nu… Leer más

Descripción

Learn the principles of pharmacology and administer drugs safely! Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition provides the essential information that LPNs and vocational nurses need to administer medications in all practice settings. It shows how drugs and drug classes work, so you can understand why drugs are given and evaluate the expected response as well as side effects and adverse effects. In each drug category, an overview of the nursing process outlines the nurse’s role when administering drugs. This edition includes a new Drugs for Cancer Treatment chapter and Get Ready for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination! case studies and questions to help you prepare for the newest version of the NCLEX exam. Written by an experienced team of authors led by Dr. Constance G. Visovsky, this book is the only pharmacology text designed specifically for LPN/LVNs.

Puntos claves

  • Ideal scope of content and readability for LPN/LVN programs provides illustrated, need-to-know pharmacology information, and includes a new Drugs for Cancer Treatment chapter
  • A focus on drug categories helps you understand the actions and uses of drug classes and provides a framework for safe, effective practice as new drugs are introduced to the market
  • Rationales accompany nursing actions, helping you understand why actions or precautions are necessary and to better communicate directions to patients and their families
  • Safety Alert boxes and Black Box Warnings highlight important nursing considerations for safe medication administration and monitoring
  • Lifespan Considerations boxes draw attention to information that is especially important when giving a specific drug to older adults, children, or pregnant/lactating women
  • Get Ready for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination! section includes key points, review questions, and case studies with critical thinking questions to prepare you for the pharmacology questions on the NCLEX-PN® Exam
  • Top Tips for Safety and Memory Jogger features help you remember key information
  • Online video clips on medication administration procedures provide you with a visual reference for safe drug administration
  • Key terms include definitions and page references to help you improve terminology and language skills before you enter clinical practice

Índice

UNIT I GENERAL PRINCIPLES

1. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice

2. Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration

3. Principles of Pharmacology

UNIT II PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION

4. Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs

UNIT III DRUG CATEGORIES

5. Drugs for Bacterial Infections

6. Drugs for Tuberculosis, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections

7. Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections

8. Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems

9. Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Systems

10. Drugs for Central Nervous System Problems

11. Drugs for Mental Health

12. Drugs for Analgesia and Anesthesia

13. Drugs for Inflammation, Arthritis, and Gout

14. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems

15. Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation

16. Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System

17. Drugs for Cancer Treatment

18. Drugs for Reproductive Health

19. Drugs for Thyroid and Adrenal Problems

20. Drug Therapy for Diabetes

21. Drugs for Osteoporosis

22. Drugs for Eye and Ear Problems

23. Over-the-Counter Drug Therapy

Answers to Clinical Judgment Questions

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 11
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 27 de marzo de 2024
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

CV

Constance G. Visovsky

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor and Lewis and Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA

CZ

Cheryl H. Zambroski

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA

SH

Shirley M. Hosler

Shirley M. Hosler formerly, Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing, National American University, USA.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Formerly, Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing, National American University, USA