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Gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and make it a part of patient-centered nursing care! Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 11th Edition makes it easy to learn the principles of pharmacology and drug dosage calculation. A clear guide to pharmacotherapy and safe drug administration, this book uses drug prototypes to provide need-to-know information about key drugs, including dosage, side effects, interactions, and more. Nursing Process summaries enhance your skills in clinical judgment and patient care. Written by a team of nursing experts led by Linda McCuistion, this text provides the pharmacology knowledge you need to succeed on the NCLEX® and as a professional nurse. UNIQUE! Prototype Drug charts provide easy access to key information for representative drugs, including dosages, side effects, interactions, contraindications, pharmacokinetics, and more. UNIQUE! Extensive Drug Calculations chapter features a math review as well as step-by-step instructions for frequently used methods of dosage calculation. UNIQUE! Nursing Process summaries highlight important nursing considerations related to drug therapy and emphasize patient teaching, patient safety, and relevant cultural content. Critical Thinking case studies challenge you to apply your knowledge and analytical skills to realistic patient scenarios, and include answer guidelines on Evolve. Learning features include chapter outlines and objectives, review questions, and learning resources on the Evolve website. Application-level NCLEX® study questions include at least one alternate-style question per chapter, preparing you for the growing pharmacology coverage on the NCLEX Examination. Safety and Quality chapter discusses medication errors, specific nursing measures to promote safety, National Patient Safety Goals, and other safety issues and concerns. Prioritization coverage helps you learn to prioritize nursing care by listing nursing interventions in the order of priority, and a smaller font size differentiates between need-to-know and nice-to-know content. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) examination-style case studies familiarize you to the way that content will be tested in the new NGN exam. NEW! Updated and clinically relevant drug content includes the latest drugs and drug therapies, and removes drugs no longer being used. NEW! Updated Nursing Process summary boxes in each chapter include the Clinical Judgment Model steps along with the nursing process.

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Author:   Linda E. McCuistion (Retired Nursing Professor, University of Holy Cross,New Orleans, Louisiana) ,  Kathleen Vuljoin DiMaggio, MSN, RN (Assistant Professor of Nursing,University of Holy Cross,New Orleans, Louisiana) ,  Mary B. Winton, PhD, RN, ACANP-BC (Assistant Professor,Tarleton State University,Stephenville, Texas) ,  Jennifer J. Yeager (Assistant Professor,Tarleton State University ,Stephenville, Texas)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Saunders
Edition:   11th edition
Weight:   1.560kg
ISBN:  

9780323793155

ISBN 10:   0323793150
Pages:   840
Publication Date:   03 May 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Replaced By:   9780443115257
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology The Nursing Process and Patient-Centered Care Drug Development and Ethical Considerations Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Pharmacogenetics Complementary and Alternative Therapies Pediatric Considerations Geriatric Considerations Drugs in Substance Use Disorder Unit 2: Pharmacotherapy and Drug Administration Safety and Quality Drug Administration Drug Calculations Unit 3: Maintenance of Homeostasis Fluid Volume and Electrolytes Vitamin and Mineral Replacement Nutritional Support Unit 4: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists Unit 5: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Drugs Stimulants Depressants Antiseizure Drugs Drugs for Parkinsonism and Alzheimer's Disease Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders and Muscle Spasms Unit 6: Mental and Behavioral Health Drugs Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers Unit 7: Pain and Inflammation Management Drugs Antiinflammatories Analgesics Unit 8: Antimicrobial Drugs Antibacterials Antituberculars, Antifungals, and Antivirals Antimalarials, Anthelmintics, and Peptides Unit 9: Immunologic Drugs HIV- and AIDS-Related Drugs Transplant Drugs Vaccines Unit 10: Antineoplastics and Biologic Response Modifiers Anticancer Drugs Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer Biologic Response Modifiers Unit 11: Respiratory Drugs Upper Respiratory Disorders Lower Respiratory Disorders Unit 12: Cardiovascular Drugs Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics Diuretics Antihypertensives Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytics Antihyperlipidemics and Drugs to Improve Peripheral Blood Flow Unit 13: Gastrointestinal Drugs Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders Antiulcer Drugs Unit 14: Eye, Ear, and Skin Drugs Eye and Ear Disorders Dermatologic Disorders Unit 15: Endocrine Drugs Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders Antidiabetics Unit 16: Renal and Urologic Drugs Urinary Disorders Unit 17: Reproductive and Gender-Related Drugs Pregnancy and Preterm Labor Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Neonatal and Newborn Reproductive Health Men's Health and Reproductive Disorders Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit 18: Sexually Transmitted Infections Adult and Pediatric Emergency Drugs

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