Edited by Linda E. McCuistion, PhD, MSN, RN, Kathleen Vuljoin DiMaggio, MSN, RN, Mary B. Winton, PhD, MSN, RN and Jennifer J. Yeager, PhD, MSN, RN
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Gain a solid understanding of nursing pharmacology and patient-centered medication safety! Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 12th Edition, makes it easy to learn the principles of nursing pharmacology and drug dosage calculat
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Gain a solid understanding of nursing pharmacology and patient-centered medication safety! Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 12th Edition, makes it easy to learn the principles of nursing pharmacology and drug dosage calculation. A clear guide to pharmacotherapy and safe drug administration, this popular book uses drug prototypes to provide need-to-know information about key drugs, including dosage, side effects, interactions, and more. Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment summaries enhance your skills in applying clinical judgment skills for safe patient care. Written by a team of nursing experts led by Linda McCuistion, this time-tested textbook provides the nursing pharmacology knowledge you need to succeed on the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam and administer drugs safely.
Gain a solid understanding of nursing pharmacology and patient-centered medication safety! Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 12th Edition, makes it easy to learn the principles of nursing pharmacology and drug dosage calculation. A clear guide to pharmacotherapy and safe drug administration, this popular book uses drug prototypes to provide need-to-know information about key drugs, including dosage, side effects, interactions, and more. Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment summaries enhance your skills in applying clinical judgment skills for safe patient care. Written by a team of nursing experts led by Linda McCuistion, this time-tested textbook provides the nursing pharmacology knowledge you need to succeed on the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam and administer drugs safely.
Key Features
NEW!The latest FDA drug approvals, withdrawals, and drug uses are included throughout.
NEW! Content updates reflect the most current evidence-based care and the 2021 AACN Essentials.
NEW!UpdatedWomen’s Health chapter features new content and safety highlights.
NEW! Study and practice questions include the very latest formats for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN).
NEW! Protein binding and half-life information is now listed in the Uses/Considerations columns in drug tables.
UNIQUE! Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment summaries highlight important nursing considerations and clinical judgment skills within the framework of the nursing process.
UNIQUE! Prototype Drug Charts provide easy access to key information for representative drugs, including dosages, contraindications, drug-lab-food interactions, pharmacokinetics, and more.
UNIQUE! An extensive Drug Calculations chapter presents six methods of dosage calculation, providing a helpful review and supplement to a dosage calculations textbook.
Safety and Quality chapter addresses medication errors, specific nursing measures to promote medication safety, U.S. National Patient Safety Goals, the 2021 AACN Essentials, and other safety issues and concerns.
NGN-Style Case Studies (single-episode and unfolding) provide practice opportunities with the very latest item types.
Application-levelNCLEX®-Style Study Questions at the end of each chapter help prepare you for the growing pharmacology coverage on the NCLEX® Examination.
Prioritization coverage helps you learn to prioritize nursing care by listing nursing interventions in the order of priority.
Clinical Judgment Case Studies (in chapters that do not include NGN-style case studies) challenge you to apply your knowledge and analytical skills to realistic patient scenarios. Answer guidelines are provided on the Evolve website.
Cultural content is integrated into Nursing Process boxes.
Author Information
Edited by Linda E. McCuistion, PhD, MSN, RN, 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, MSN, RN, Associate Professor of Nursing, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas and Jennifer J. Yeager, PhD, MSN, RN, Associate Professor of Nursing, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
Edited by Linda E. McCuistion, PhD, MSN, RN, 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, MSN, RN, Associate Professor of Nursing, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas and Jennifer J. Yeager, PhD, MSN, RN, Associate Professor of Nursing, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas
UNIT I: Introduction to Pharmacology 1. Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and the Nursing Process 2. Drug Development and Ethical Considerations 3. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 4. Pharmacogenetics 5. Complementary and Alternative Therapies 6. Pediatric Considerations 7. Geriatric Considerations 8. Drugs in Substance Use Disorder UNIT II: Pharmacotherapy and Drug Administration 9. Safety and Quality 10. Drug Administration 11. Drug Labels and Dosage Calculations UNIT III: Maintenance of Homeostasis 12. Fluid Volume and Electrolytes 13. Vitamin and Mineral Replacement 14. Nutritional Support UNIT IV: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs 15. Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists 16. Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists UNIT V: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Drugs 17. Stimulants 18. Depressants 19. Antiseizure Drugs 20. Drugs for Parkinsonism and Alzheimer’s Disease 21. Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders and Muscle Spasms UNIT VI: Mental and Behavioral Health Drugs 22. Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics 23. Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers UNIT VII: Pain and Inflammation Management Drugs 24. Antiinflammatories 25. Analgesics UNIT VIII: Antimicrobial Drugs 26. Penicillins, Other Beta-Lactams, and Cephalosporins 27. Macrolides, Oxazolidinones, Lincosamides, Glycopeptides, Ketolides, and Lipopeptides 28. Tetracyclines, Glycylcyclines, Aminoglycosides, and Fluoroquinolones 29. Sulfonamides and Nitroimidazoles Antibiotics 30. Antituberculars, Antifungals, and Antivirals 31. Antimalarials, Anthelmintics, and Peptides UNIT IX: Immunologic Drugs 32. HIV- and AIDS-Related Drugs 33. Transplant Drugs 34. Vaccines UNIT X: Antineoplastics and Biologic Response Modifiers 35. Anticancer Drugs 36. Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer 37. Biologic Response Modifiers UNIT XI: Respiratory Drugs 38. Upper Respiratory Disorders 39. Lower Respiratory Disorders UNIT XII: Cardiovascular Drugs 40. Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics 41. Diuretics 42. Antihypertensives 43. Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytics 44. Antihyperlipidemics and Drugs to Improve Peripheral Blood Flow UNIT XIII: Gastrointestinal Drugs 45. Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders 46. Antiulcer Drugs UNIT XIV: Eye, Ear, and Skin Drugs 47. Eye and Ear Disorders 48. Dermatologic Disorders UNIT XV: Endocrine Drugs 49. Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders 50. Antidiabetics UNIT XVI: Renal and Urologic Drugs 51. Urinary Disorders UNIT XVII: Reproductive and Gender-Related Drugs 52. Pregnancy and Preterm Labor 53. Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum 54. Neonatal and Newborn 55. Women’s Reproductive Health 56. Men’s Reproductive Disorders 57. Sexually Transmitted Infections UNIT XVIII: Emergency Drugs 58. Adult and Pediatric Emergency Drugs Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions Appendix B: Solution Compatibility Chart Bibliography Glossary
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