Introduction To Clinical Pharmacology , 11th Edition (Original PDF From Publisher)

Introduction To Clinical Pharmacology , 11th Edition (Original PDF From Publisher)

By Shirley M. Hosler, RN, BSN, MSN and Constance G. Visovsky, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN

Acquire knowledge about pharmacology concepts to safely give medications! The eleventh edition of Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology gives vocational nurses and LPNs the fundamental knowledge they need to provide medicine in any practice scenario.

It explains how medications and drug classes function so that you may comprehend why medications are prescribed and assess the anticipated response in addition to any negative or side effects.

An outline of the nursing process describes the nurse’s responsibilities when giving medication in each drug category. To help you get ready for the most recent iteration of the NCLEX exam, this edition features a new chapter on drugs for cancer treatment as well as case studies and questions titled “Get Ready for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination!” This book, written by a seasoned group of authors under the direction of Dr.

Constance G. Visovsky, is the only pharmacology text created especially for LPNs and LVTs. A chapter on novel drugs for cancer treatment is included, along with illustrated, essential pharmacology information, making it the ideal scope of content and readability for LPN/LVN curricula.

When new pharmaceuticals are introduced to the market, a focus on drug categories offers a framework for safe and effective practice and aids in understanding the actions and applications of different drug classes. Nursing actions have justifications, which aid in your comprehension of the need for actions or precautions as well as your ability to effectively instruct patients and their families.

Black box warnings and safety alert boxes draw attention to crucial nursing considerations for safe medication delivery and monitoring. When administering a certain medication to elderly patients, young patients, or expectant or nursing mothers, Lifespan Considerations boxes highlight information that is particularly crucial.Prepare for the NCLEX® Examination of the Future  Generation! This section will help you prepare for the pharmacology questions on the NCLEX-PN® Exam

by providing you with essential points, review questions, and case studies with critical thinking exercises. The Best Safety and Memory Tricks Jogger features aid in the retention of important knowledge. You can get a visual guide for proper medicine administration by watching online videos on medication administration techniques.Before you start clinical practice, you can strengthen your language and terminology abilities by using the definitions and page references for key phrases.

NEW: This edition now includes a chapter on drugs used in cancer treatment.

NEW: The chapters on drugs for reproductive health, drugs for thyroid and adrenal problems and drugs for osteoporosis have been expanded and refocused.Added are the High Alert Drugs boxes.

NEW: Only the medications and drug classes relevant to the LPN/LVN job are covered, preparing students for practice with updated and recently approved pharmaceutical treatments and pharmaceuticals.

NEW! End-of-chapter questions and questions for the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) exam are included in the solution key.