Description
The 6th edition of this bestseller is designed to make it easy to understand and master nursing pharmacology, and has been revised to reflect the latest in drug information and research. The celebrated authors' intent is to provide the most relevant information in an appealing and practical format, and they have met their goal. Lilley (nursing, Old Dominion University), Rainforth Collins (clinical pharmacy, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center), Harrington (independent drug information consultant), Snyder (nursing, Old Dominion University) and contributors incorporated recommendations from nursing instructor focus groups to ensure that the manuscript encompasses the best teaching aids. To prepare the reader for the NCLEX Examination and patient care, the book includes study tips, critical thinking activities, case studies, guidance for preventing medication errors, expanded sections on pharmacology and the nursing process, photo atlas of medication administration, drug profiles, and a pull out drug incompatibility chart. The full-color book has 58 chapters presented in 10 parts and organized by body system. Online access, which covers NCLEX review questions, selected pharmacology animations, nursing care plans, an audio glossary, medication error checklists, and a variety of supplemental resources, is also included. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Read More
This market-leading text is known for presenting challenging content in a clear and consistent format that is engaging and readable. With an eye-catching design, full-color illustrations, and helpful, practical boxed features that highlight need-to-know information, the new edition of this bestseller continues its tradition of making pharmacology easy to learn and understand.A focus on prioritization identifies key nursing information and helps in preparation for the NCLEX® Examination. Presents drugs and their classes as they relate to different parts of the body, facilitating integration of the text with your other nursing courses. Features numerous full-color photos and illustrations pertaining to drug mechanisms of action and step-by-step illustrations depicting key steps in drug administration for various routes, so you can clearly see how drugs work in the body and how to administer medications safely and effectively. Drug Profiles highlight the pharmacokinetics and unique variations of individual drugs. Includes Patient Teaching Tips in each chapter to foster patient compliance and effective drug therapy. Helpful summary boxes are integrated throughout, covering Evidence-Based Practice, Preventing Medication Errors, Laboratory Values Related to Drug Therapy, Cultural Implications, Herbal Therapies, Life Span Considerations, Points to Remember, and Legal and Ethical Principles. Illustrated Study Skills Tips in each unit cover study tips, time management, and test taking strategies related specifically to nursing pharmacology. Includes a convenient tear-out IV Compatibilities Chart that alerts you to drugs that are incompatible when given intravenously. Evolve Student Resources include online access to additional chapter-specific NCLEX® review questions, animations, medication errors checklists, IV therapy checklists, printable handouts with need-to-know information about key drug classes, calculators, an audio glossary, answers to case studies and critical thinking activities in the text, frequently asked questions, content updates, nursing care plans covering key drug classes, and online appendices. Critical Thinking Activities and Best Action Questions focus on prioritization, challenging you to determine the best action to take. NCLEX® Examination Review Questions now include Alternate-Item Format questions, preparing you for these new types of questions found on the NCLEX® exam. New case studies have been added, and all cases now include patient photos along with accompanying questions to provoke critical thinking. Pharmacokinetic Bridges to the Nursing Process sections now cover ACE inhibitors, iron, and women's health issues applying key pharmacokinetics information to nursing practice.
Read Less