Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

Emphasizing safe and effective drug administration, Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition, helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and prevent medication errors. It promotes safety by showing how drugs and drug classes work, so you can understand why drugs are given, as well as the adverse effects and drug interactions that may occur. A thorough nursing process section with each drug class outlines the nurse's role when administering drugs. The updated Get Ready for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination! feature offers case studies with Next Generation NCLEX-format questions to help you prepare for the new licensure examination. INDICE: 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 Principals of Medication Administration 4. Drug Calculation: Preparing and Administering Drugs Unit III Drug Categories 5. Drugs for Bacterial Infections 6. Drugs for Fungal Infections and Tuberculosis 7. Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections 8. Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems 9. Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary System 10. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System 11. Drugs for Central Nervous System Problems 12. Drugs for Mental Health 13. Drugs for Pain Management 14. Drugs for Inflammation, Arthritis and Gout 15. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems 16. Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System 17. Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation 18. Drugs for Osteoporosis and Hormonal Problems 19. Drug Therapy for Diabetes 20. Drugs for Eye and Ear Problems 21. Over-the-Counter Drug Therapy

• ISBN: 978-0-323-75535-1
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 416
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2021
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés