ISBN:
9780443386176
Copyright:
2028
Page Count:
464
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$95.99
Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition
by Constance G. Visovsky, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN, Cheryl H. Zambroski, PhD, RN and Shirley M. Hosler, MSN, RN
Paperback
ISBN:
9780443386176
Copyright:
2028
Page Count:
464
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$95.99
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Help students master the principles of pharmacology and learn to administer drugs safely! Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 12th 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, helping students 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 two new chapters on weight-loss drugs and complementary and integrative therapies. Case studies and questions help students 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.
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- NEW! Two new chapters — Drugs for Weight Loss and Complementary and Integrative Therapies — provide the latest content in these rapidly evolving areas
- NEW! Look Out! boxes highlight the top three drug adverse effects/reactions for quick reference
- NEW! Updated and newly approved pharmaceutical treatments and drugs cover only the drugs and drug categories that apply to the LPN/LVN role
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- NEW! Two new chapters — Drugs for Weight Loss and Complementary and Integrative Therapies — provide the latest content in these rapidly evolving areas
- NEW! Look Out! boxes highlight the top three drug adverse effects/reactions for quick reference
- NEW! Updated and newly approved pharmaceutical treatments and drugs cover only the drugs and drug categories that apply to the LPN/LVN role
- Ideal scope of content and readability for LPN/LVN programs provides illustrated, need-to-know pharmacology information
- Focus on drug categories helps students understand the actions and uses of drug classes and provides a framework for safe, effective practice as new drugs are introduced to the market
- Nursing actions with accompanying rationales help students learn why actions or precautions are necessary and how 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 students for the pharmacology questions on the NCLEX-PN® Exam
- Top Tips for Safety and Memory Jogger features help students remember key information
- Online video clips on medication administration procedures provide a visual reference for safe drug administration
- Key terms include definitions and page references to help students improve terminology and language skills before they enter clinical practice
- This title is also available in Sherpath! Sold separately, this innovative teaching and learning technology offers interactive course content and resources that streamline class preparation and assessment and give students personalized help to reach their learning goals. Sherpath fully includes the ebook of this title for all-in-one digital course delivery.
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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 Inflammation and Pain
6. Drugs for Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and Gout
7. Drugs for Anesthesia
8. Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems
9. Drugs for Bacterial Infections
10. Drugs for Tuberculosis, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections
11. Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections
12. Drug Therapy for Diabetes
13. Drugs for Thyroid and Adrenal Problems
14. Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary System
15. Cardiovascular Systems
16. Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System
17. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems
18. Drugs for Cancer Treatment
19. Drugs for Central Nervous System Problems
20. Drugs for Mental Health
21. Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation
22. Drugs for Reproductive Health
23. Drugs for Eye and Ear Problems
24. Over-the-Counter Drug Therapy
25. Complementary and Integrative Therapy — NEW!
26. Drugs for Weight Loss — NEW! -
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