Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology,

Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology,
ISBN-10
1496343565
ISBN-13
9781496343567
Category
Medical
Pages
736
Language
English
Published
2017-10-14
Publisher
Lww
Authors
Susan M. Ford, Ford

Description

Known for its impeccably accurate drug content and practical applications of the nursing process, this trusted pharmacology text consistently emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a clear and engaging manner. NEW! Concept Mapping introduced in Chapter 5, Patient Education. Maps for each chapter are included in the new edition of the Study Guide. Students complete maps from information learned in both the textbook and study guide. This is an excellent learning tool to help students both process and visualize a concept. NEW! List of Abbreviations on inside back cover for easy reference. NEW! Evidence-Based Practice boxes show students where current practice is being changed or challenged. NEW! Concept Mastery Alerts Chapter-opening Learning Objectives, Key Terms, and Drug Class lists identify potential errors and safety concerns. The Nursing Process framework presents care of the patient as it relates to the drug and drug regimen, as well as Checklists of Relevant Nursing Diagnoses. Practice case studies focus on assessment, administration, or teaching issues that have an impact on a real-life patient. Chapter-ending Think Critically questions return to the patient in the case study and ask the reader to explore options and make clinical judgments related to the administration of drugs. Patient Case Study scenarios threaded through each chapter offer a "simulation-focus." Nursing Alerts quickly identify urgent nursing actions that may be required when managing a patient receiving a specific drug or drug category through. Build Your Knowledge (information and fact-based warm-up questions), Apply Your Knowledge (questions keyed to the actual NCLEX-PN test plan), and Alternate Format Questions help with NCLEX-PN preparation. Drug Interaction Tables provide at-a-glance information about the likelihood of a patient problem when multiple drugs are given. Summary Drug Tables list drugs from the classes discussed in each chapter, including names, uses, frequent adverse reactions, and general dosing information. Lifespan Considerations boxes meet the needs of specific populations at risk or needing specific drug administration considerations through practical. Herbal Considerations boxes provide information on herbs and complementary and alternative remedies. Chronic Care Considerations prepare for situations that may arise during drug therapy for patients with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension, or epilepsy, including issues of polypharmacy through. Know Your Drugs (matching questions), Calculate Medication Dosages (dosage calculation questions), and Prepare for NCLEX-PN (NCLEX-style questions), at the end of each drug chapter.

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