cover image - Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 12th Edition
ISBN: 9780443386190
Copyright: 2028
Page Count: 464
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $80.99

Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 12th Edition

by Constance G. Visovsky, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN, Cheryl H. Zambroski, PhD, RN and Shirley M. Hosler, MSN, RN

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ISBN: 9780443386190
Copyright: 2028
Page Count: 464
Imprint: Elsevier
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Learn the principles of pharmacology and 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, 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 two new chapters on weight-loss drugs and complementary and integrative therapies. Case studies and questions 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.
    • 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 you learn 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 you understand 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 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
  • 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!
  • Constance G. Visovsky, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN, Professor and Lewis and Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA, Cheryl H. Zambroski, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA and Shirley M. Hosler, MSN, RN, Formerly, Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing, National American University, USA
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