Description
Gain a solid understanding of nursing pharmacology and patient-centered medication safety! Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, Twelth 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.- 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! Updated Women'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-level NCLEX®-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
Table of Contents
UNIT I: Introduction to Pharmacology1. Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and the Nursing Process2. Drug Development and Ethical Considerations3. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics4. Pharmacogenetics5. Complementary and Alternative Therapies6. Pediatric Considerations7. Geriatric Considerations8. Drugs in Substance Use DisorderUNIT II: Pharmacotherapy and Drug Administration9. Safety and Quality10. Drug Administration11. Drug Labels and Dosage CalculationsUNIT III: Maintenance of Homeostasis12. Fluid Volume and Electrolytes13. Vitamin and Mineral Replacement14. Nutritional SupportUNIT IV: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs15. Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists16. Cholinergic Agonists and AntagonistsNIT V: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Drugs17. Stimulants18. Depressants19. Antiseizure Drugs20. Drugs for Parkinsonism and Alzheimer's Disease21. Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders and Muscle SpasmsUNIT VI: Mental and Behavioral Health Drugs22. Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics23. Antidepressants and Mood StabilizersUNIT VII: Pain and Inflammation Management Drugs24. Antiinflammatories25. AnalgesicsUNIT VIII: Antimicrobial Drugs26. Penicillins, Other Beta-Lactams, and Cephalosporins27. Macrolides, Oxazolidinones, Lincosamides, Glycopeptides, Ketolides, and Lipopeptides28. Tetracyclines, Glycylcyclines, Aminoglycosides, and Fluoroquinolones29. Sulfonamides and Nitroimidazoles Antibiotics30. Antituberculars, Antifungals, and Antivirals31. Antimalarials, Anthelmintics, and PeptidesUNIT IX: Immunologic Drugs32. HIV- and AIDS-Related Drugs33. Transplant Drugs34. VaccinesUNIT X: Antineoplastics and Biologic Response Modifiers35. Anticancer Drugs36. Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer37. Biologic Response ModifiersUNIT XI: Respiratory Drugs38. Upper Respiratory Disorders39. Lower Respiratory DisordersUNIT XII: Cardiovascular Drugs40. Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics41. Diuretics42. Antihypertensives43. Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytics44. Antihyperlipidemics and Drugs to Improve Peripheral Blood FlowUNIT XIII: Gastrointestinal Drugs45. Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders46. Antiulcer DrugsUNIT XIV: Eye, Ear, and Skin Drugs47. Eye and Ear Disorders48. Dermatologic DisordersUNIT XV: Endocrine Drugs49. Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders50. AntidiabeticsUNIT XVI: Renal and Urologic Drugs51. Urinary DisordersUNIT XVII: Reproductive and Gender-Related Drugs52. Pregnancy and Preterm Labor53. Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum54. Neonatal and Newborn55. Women's Reproductive Health56. Men's Reproductive Disorders57. Sexually Transmitted InfectionsUNIT XVIII: Emergency Drugs 58. Adult and Pediatric Emergency DrugsAppendixA: Answers to Review QuestionsB: Solution Compatibility Chart
