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Pharmacology and Medicines Management for Nurses

  • 4 Edición - 28 de diciembre de 2007
  • Última edición
  • Autores: George Downie, Jean Mackenzie, Arthur Williams, Caroline Milne
  • Idioma: Inglés

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Descripción

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. An understanding of medicines and their effects on patients remains a crucial area of nursing knowledge. This book provides a thorough foundation upon which nurses can build their clinical experience to achieve competence. It not only provides information on the actions of drugs on the body but also gives clear guidance on the practical aspects of medicines management in both hospital and community. Organisation of the text broadly follows the British National Formulary for ease of use.

Puntos claves

  • Management of medicines linked to their therapeutic use
  • Medicine administration linked with relevant care of patients where possible
  • Basic principles of clinical pharmacology underpin the therapeutic chapters
  • A chapter on the role of patients and carers is included

De interès para

Pre-registration nursing students BA (Nursing); BSc (Nursing); Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing

Índice

SECTION 1


1 Medicines in society today and tomorrow


2 The control of medicines


3 The role of the nurse in drug therapy


4 Administration of medicine


5 Nurse prescribing


6 Clinical governance and safety in the use of medicines


7 The role of patients and carers in medicines management

SECTION 2


8 Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics


9 Autonomic nervous system


10 Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions

SECTION 3


11 Drug treatment of gastrointestinal disorders


12 Drug treatment of cardiovascular disorders


13 Drug treatment of respiratory disorders


14 Drugs acting on the central nervous system, including anaesthetics


15 Drug treatment of infections


16 Drug treatment of endocrine disorders


17 Drugs used in obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract disorders


18 Drugs used in kidney diseases


19 Drug treatment of malignant disease


20 Drugs affecting the immune response


21 Nutrition and blood, Fluid and electrolytes


22 Drug treatment of musculoskeletal and joint disease

23 Drug treatment of eye conditions


24 Drug treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders


25 Drug treatment of skin disorders


26 Palliative care

SECTION 4

Self assessment questions

Glossary

Appendix 1: Abbreviations

Appendix 2: Normal values

Index

Reseñas

"This is an excellent text that should be recommended to any nurse involved in medicines management."
(Third edition review) Nurse Education Today 2004

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 4
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 28 de diciembre de 2007
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

GD

George Downie

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Director of Pharmacy and Medicines Management, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, UK

JM

Jean Mackenzie

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Formerly Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK

AW

Arthur Williams

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Formerly Chief Administrative Pharmaceutical Officer, Grampian Orkney, Shetland and Tayside Health Boards, Aberdeen, UK

CM

Caroline Milne

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Pharmacy Facilitator, Pharmacy Medicines Unit, NHS Grampian, Aberdeeen, UK