Description
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. An understanding of medicines and their effects on patients remains a crucial area of nursing knowledge. This book provides a thorough foundation upon which nurses can build their clinical experience to achieve competence. It not only provides information on the actions of drugs on the body but also gives clear guidance on the practical aspects of medicines management in both hospital and community. Organisation of the text broadly follows the British National Formulary for ease of use.- Management of medicines linked to their therapeutic use- Medicine administration linked with relevant care of patients where possible- Basic principles of clinical pharmacology underpin the therapeutic chapters- A chapter on the role of patients and carers is included•All content revised in the light of changes in drug therapy, clinical practice and medicines management including nurse prescribing•Key objectives for each chapter •Self-assessment exercises with answers •More detail relating to palliative care; nurse prescribing•A new section on Intensive Therapy •Totally redesigned in two colours with improved design and page layout, and better illustrations.
Table of Contents
SECTION 11 Medicines in society today and tomorrow2 The control of medicines3 The role of the nurse in drug therapy4 Administration of medicine 5 Nurse prescribing6 Clinical governance and safety in the use of medicines7 The role of patients and carers in medicines management SECTION 28 Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics9 Autonomic nervous system10 Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions SECTION 311 Drug treatment of gastrointestinal disorders12 Drug treatment of cardiovascular disorders13 Drug treatment of respiratory disorders14 Drugs acting on the central nervous system, including anaesthetics15 Drug treatment of infections16 Drug treatment of endocrine disorders17 Drugs used in obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract disorders18 Drugs used in kidney diseases19 Drug treatment of malignant disease20 Drugs affecting the immune response21 Nutrition and blood, Fluid and electrolytes22 Drug treatment of musculoskeletal and joint disease23 Drug treatment of eye conditions24 Drug treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders25 Drug treatment of skin disorders26 Palliative careSECTION 4Self assessment questionsGlossaryAppendix 1: AbbreviationsAppendix 2: Normal valuesIndex
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