Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20th Edition
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By Michelle J. Willihnganz, MS, RN, CNE and Samuel L. Gurevitz, PharmD, CGP
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Learn how to provide safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to nursing practice. This text expla
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Learn how to provide safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to nursing practice. This text explains how to make informed decisions about drug therapy, educate patients, and administer medications. This edition adds enhanced coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to prepare you for the critical thinking questions on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) exam. Concise and easy to use, this essential resource helps you master the basics of medication administration and drug actions.
Learn how to provide safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! Clayton’sBasic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20thEdition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to nursing practice. This text explains how to make informed decisions about drug therapy, educate patients, and administer medications. This edition adds enhanced coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to prepare you for the critical thinking questions on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) exam. Concise and easy to use, this essential resource helps you master the basics of medication administration and drug actions.
Key Features
NEW!Three new chapters address key topics: Drugs Used to Treat Immune and Inflammatory Disorders; Drugs Used to Treat Headaches; and Drugs Used to Treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
NEW! Video and animation icons direct you to supplementary videos or animations on the companion Evolve website.
UPDATED! Accurate and current content ensures you are learning the most current drugs and treatment protocols.
EXPANDED! Additional coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model enhances The Nursing Process and Pharmacology chapter.
Medication Safety Alerts and Clinical Pitfall boxes, as well as Do-Not-Confuse and High Alert icons highlight the importance of safe drug handling and administration.
Nursing process application provides an overview of general principles of nursing care for each disorder, as well as specific nursing considerations for the drug treatment.
Medication Administrationunit clearly and visually outlines assessment, techniques, procedures, and documentation for safe administration of percutaneous, enteral, and parenteral drugs.
Drug tables clearly outline generic and brand names, availability, and dosage ranges for key medications for each disorder.
Lifespan Considerations boxes forChildren and forOlder Adults draw attention to information that is especially important when giving a specific drug to patients of those age groups.
Clinical Goldmine boxes focus on best practices in the clinical setting.
Extensive resources on the Evolve companion website, including math review, patient teaching guides, chapter review questions, video clips of medication administration, and animations of drug actions, help reinforce your understanding of key concepts.
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By Michelle J. Willihnganz, MS, RN, CNE, RCTC Nursing Instructor at Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota and Samuel L. Gurevitz, PharmD, CGP, Associate Professor, Health Science at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
By Michelle J. Willihnganz, MS, RN, CNE, RCTC Nursing Instructor at Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota and Samuel L. Gurevitz, PharmD, CGP, Associate Professor, Health Science at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY 1. Basics Principles of Pharmacology 2. Drug Actions Across the Life Span 3. The Nursing Process and Pharmacology 4. Patient Education to Promote Health UNIT II: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION 5. Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety 6. Percutaneous Administration 7. Enteral Administration 8. Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation 9. Parenteral Administration: Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular 10. Parenteral Administration: Intravenous UNIT III: DRUGS AFFECTING NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS 11. Drugs Affecting the Central and Peripheral Nervous System 12. Drugs Used to Treat Neurodegenerative Disorders 13. Drugs Used to Treat Seizure Disorders 14. Drugs Used to Treat Headaches — NEW! 15. Drugs Used to Treat Pain: Focus on Opioids UNIT IV: DRUGS AFFECTING PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS 16. Drugs Used to Treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — NEW! 17. Drugs Used to Treat Substance Use Disorders 18. Drugs Used to Treat Schizophrenia 19. Drugs Used to Treat Depressive and Bipolar Disorders 20. Drugs Used to Treat Anxiety Disorders 21. Drugs Used to Treat Sleep Disorders UNIT V: DRUGS AFFECTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS 22. Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias 23. Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension 24. Drugs Used to Treat Arrhythmias 25. Drugs Used to Treat Angina Pectoris 26. Drugs Used to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease 27. Drugs Used to Treat Thromboembolic Disorders 28. Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure UNIT VI: DRUGS AFFECTING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 29. Drugs Used to Treat Upper Respiratory Disease 30. Drugs Used to Treat Lower Respiratory Disease UNIT VII: DRUGS AFFECTING THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 31. Drugs Used to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease 32. Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting 33. Drugs Used to Treat Constipation and Diarrhea UNIT VIII: DRUGS AFFECTING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 34. Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes Mellitus 35. Drugs Used to Treat Thyroid Disease UNIT IX: DRUGS AFFECTING THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 36. Drugs Used in Obstetrics 37. Drugs Used in Men’s and Women’s Health UNIT X: DRUGS AFFECTING OTHER BODY SYSTEMS 38. Drugs Used to Treat Urinary System Disorders 39. Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma and Other Eye Disorders 40. Drugs Used to Treat Cancer 41. Drugs Used to Treat Musculoskeletal Disorders 42. Drugs Used to Treat Immune and Inflammatory Disorders — NEW! UNIT XI: DRUGS USED TO TREAT INFECTIONS 43. Drugs Used to Treat Bacterial Infections 44. Drugs Used to Treat Viral Infections 45. Drugs Used to Treat Fungal Infections
https://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/claytons-basic-pharmacology-for-nurses-9780443126994.html322661Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurseshttps://www.asia.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780443126994.jpg74.2498.99USDInStock/Nursing & Midwifery/General Nursing/Books50545755054664Learn how to provide safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! <b>Clayton’s</b> <b>Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20th</b> <b>Edition </b>helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to nursing practice. This text explains how to make informed decisions about drug therapy, educate patients, and administer medications. This edition adds enhanced coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to prepare you for the critical thinking questions on the Next Generation NCLEX<sup>®</sup> (NGN) exam. Concise and easy to use, this essential resource helps you master the basics of medication administration and drug actions. Learn how to provide safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! <b>Clayton’s</b> <b>Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20th</b> <b>Edition </b>helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to nursing practice. This text explains how to make informed decisions about drug therapy, educate patients, and administer medications. This edition adds enhanced coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to prepare you for the critical thinking questions on the Next Generation NCLEX<sup>®</sup> (NGN) exam. Concise and easy to use, this essential resource helps you master the basics of medication administration and drug actions.00add-to-cart97804431269942025ProfessionalBy Michelle J. Willihnganz, MS, RN, CNE and Samuel L. Gurevitz, PharmD, CGP202620Book216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")175Elsevier868Feb 1, 2025COMING SOONBy <STRONG>Michelle J. Willihnganz</STRONG>, MS, RN, CNE, RCTC Nursing Instructor at Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota and <STRONG>Samuel L. Gurevitz</STRONG>, PharmD, CGP, Associate Professor, Health Science at Butler University, Indianapolis, IndianaBooksBookUnited StatesYesYesNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
