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Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
- 19th Edition - November 29, 2021
- Authors: Michelle J. Willihnganz, Samuel L. Gurevitz, Bruce D. Clayton
- Language: English
- Other ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 9 7 3 - 1
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 9 6 3 0 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 1 2 5 8 - 0
Learn safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and… Read more
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Request a sales quoteLearn safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 19th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to nursing practice. Known for its practical application of the nursing process to drugs and disorders, this book explains how to make informed decisions about drug therapy, educate patients, and administer medications. This edition adds new Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case studies and questions to prepare you for the critical thinking questions on the NGN exam. Concise and easy to use, this text teaches the basics of medication administration and drug actions.
- Application of the nursing process includes an overview of general principles of nursing care for each disorder, along with specific nursing considerations for drug treatment.
- Drug monographs are provided for each major drug class, describing actions, uses, and therapeutic outcomes for each class.
- Medication Administration unit covers assessment, techniques, procedures, and documentation for the safe administration of percutaneous, enteral, and parenteral drugs.
- Medication safety is emphasized with Medication Safety Alerts and Clinical Pitfall boxes, as well as Do Not Confuse and High Alert icons.
- Clinical Goldmine boxes highlight tips and best practices for clinical procedures.
- Lifespan Considerations boxes draw attention to the implications of drug therapy for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and older adults.
- Drug tables summarize generic and brand names, availability, and dosage ranges for key medications for each disorder.Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of each chapter covers key points as well as review questions, preparing you for course assessments and the NCLEX Examination.
- Learning resources on the Evolve website include video clips of medication administration, animations of drug actions, drug calculators, patient teaching guides, and Next Generation NCLEX® review questions.
- Study guide corresponds to the textbook and offers review questions and clinical scenarios to reinforce your understanding of nursing pharmacology. Available separately.
Students in LPN/LVN programs (49,556 enrollments) and students in ADN programs (141,342 enrollments) per 2017 IPEDS data
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Reviewers and Ancillary Contributors
- LPN/LVN Advisory Board
- Preface
- Special Features
- Unit I. Applying Pharmacology to Nursing Practice
- 1. Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources
- Drug Names, Standards, Legislation, and Development in the United States
- Drug Classifications
- Sources of Drug Standards and Drug Information
- United States Drug Legislation
- New Drug Development
- Drug Names, Standards, and Legislation in Canada
- Sources of Canadian Drug Standards
- Canadian Drug Legislation
- 2. Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions
- Basic Principles Related to Drug Therapy
- Drug Actions
- Drug Interactions
- 3. Drug Action Across the Life Span
- Factors That Affect Drug Therapy
- Factors That Influence Drug Actions
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Nursing Implications When Monitoring Drug Therapy
- Genetics and Drug Metabolism
- 4. The Nursing Process and Pharmacology
- The Nursing Process
- Relating the Nursing Process to Pharmacology
- 5. Patient Education to Promote Health
- Three Domains of Learning
- Principles Of Teaching And Learning
- Strategies For Healthcare Teaching
- Unit II. Illustrated Atlas of Medication Administration
- 6. Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety
- Legal And Ethical Considerations
- Patient Charts
- Drug Distribution Systems
- Disposal of Unused Medicines
- Medication Orders
- Medication Safety
- Seven Rights of Drug Administration
- 7. Percutaneous Administration
- Administration Of Topical Medications To The Skin
- Administration Of Medications To Mucous Membranes
- 8. Enteral Administration
- administration Of Oral Medications
- Administration of Solid-Form Oral Medications
- Unit-Dose System
- Computer-Controlled Dispensing System
- General Principles of Solid-Form Medication Administration
- Administration Of Liquid-Form Oral Medications
- General Principles of Liquid-Form Oral Medication Administration
- Administration of Medications By Gastrointestinal Tubes
- Administration Of Enteral Feedings Via Gastrostomy Or Jejunostomy Tube
- Administration Of Rectal Suppositories
- Administration Of A Disposable Enema
- 9. Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation of Parenteral Medications
- Safe Preparation, Administration, And Disposal Of Parenteral Medications And Supplies
- Equipment Used For Parenteral Administration
- Safety Systems For Parenteral Preparation, Administration, And Disposal
- Parenteral Dose Forms
- Preparation Of Parenteral Medication
- 10. Parenteral Administration: Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Routes
- Administration Of Medication By The Intradermal Route
- Administration of Medication by the Subcutaneous Route
- Administration of Medication By The Intramuscular Route
- 11. Parenteral Administration: Intravenous Route
- Equipment Used for Intravenous Therapy
- Intravenous Dose Forms
- Administration of Medications by the Intravenous Route
- Basic Guidelines for the Intravenous Administration of Medications
- Monitoring Intravenous Therapy
- Unit III. Drugs Affecting the Autonomic and Central Nervous Systems
- 12. Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
- The Central and Autonomic Nervous Systems
- The Autonomic Nervous System
- Drug Class: Adrenergic Agents
- Drug Class: Alpha- and Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents
- Drug Class: Cholinergic Agents
- Drug Class: Anticholinergic Agents
- 13. Drugs Used for Sedation and Sleep
- Sleep and Sleep Pattern Disturbance
- Sedative-Hypnotic Therapy
- Drug Therapy for Sleep Disturbance
- 14. Drugs Used to Treat Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Parkinson Disease
- Drug Therapy for Parkinson Disease
- Alzheimer Disease
- Drug Therapy for Alzheimer Disease
- 15. Drugs Used for Anxiety Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Drug Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
- 16. Drugs Used for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Depressive Disorder
- Treatment of Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Drug Therapy for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
- Drug Therapy for Depressive Disorders
- 17. Drugs Used for Psychoses
- Psychosis
- Treatment of Psychosis
- Drug Therapy for Psychosis
- Adverse Effects of Antipsychotic Drug Therapy
- Other Adverse Effects
- Drug Class: Antipsychotic Agents
- 18. Drugs Used for Seizure Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
- Descriptions of Seizures
- Antiepileptic Therapy
- Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders
- 19. Drugs Used for Pain Management
- Pain
- Pain Management
- Drug Class: Opiate Agonists
- Drug Class: Opiate Partial Agonists
- Drug Class: Opiate Antagonists
- Drug Class: Prostaglandin Inhibitors
- Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs
- Uses
- Therapeutic Outcomes
- Nursing Implications for NSAIDs
- Availability, dosage, and administration
- Common adverse effects
- Serious adverse effects
- Drug interactions
- Phenytoin
- Valproic acid
- Oral hypoglycemic agents
- Furosemide, thiazide diuretics
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers
- Probenecid
- Lithium
- Aspirin
- Cholestyramine
- Unit IV. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
- 20. Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Syndrome
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Metabolic Syndrome
- 21. Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias
- Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
- Treatment of Hyperlipidemias
- Drug Therapy for Hyperlipidemias
- Drug Class: Statins (Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitors)
- Drug Class: Bile Acid–Binding Resins
- Drug Class: Adenosine Triphosphate–Citrate Lyase Inhibitor
- Drug Class: PCSK9 Inhibitors
- Drug Class: Niacin
- Drug Class: Fibric Acids
- 22. Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension
- Hypertension
- Treatment of Hypertension
- Drug Therapy for Hypertension
- Drug Class: Diuretics
- Drug Class: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents
- Drug Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
- Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
- Drug Class: Direct Renin Inhibitor
- Drug Class: Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
- Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blockers
- Drug Class: Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agents
- Drug Class: Central-Acting Alpha-2 Agonists
- Drug Class: Direct Vasodilators
- 23. Drugs Used to Treat Dysrhythmias
- Dysrhythmias
- Treatment for Dysrhythmias
- Drug Therapy for Dysrhythmias
- Drug Class: Class IA Antidysrhythmic Agents
- Drug Class: Class IB Antidysrhythmic Agents
- Drug Class: Class IC Antidysrhythmic Agents
- Drug Class: Class II Antidysrhythmic Agents: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents
- Drug Class: Class III Antidysrhythmic Agents
- Drug Class: Class IV Antidysrhythmic Agents: Calcium Channel Blocking Agents
- Drug Class: Miscellaneous Antidysrhythmic Agents
- 24. Drugs Used to Treat Angina Pectoris
- Angina Pectoris
- Treatment of Angina Pectoris
- Drug Therapy for Angina Pectoris
- Drug Class: Nitrates
- Drug Class: Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
- Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blockers
- Drug Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
- Drug Class: Myocardial Cell Sodium Channel Blocker
- 25. Drugs Used to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Drug Therapy For Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
- 26. Drugs Used to Treat Thromboembolic Disorders
- Thromboembolic Disorders
- Treatment of Thromboembolic Diseases
- Drug Therapy For Thromboembolic Disorders
- Drug Class: Platelet Inhibitors
- Drug Class: Anticoagulants
- Drug Class: Fibrinolytic Agents
- 27. Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Treatment of Heart Failure
- Drug Therapy For Heart Failure
- Drug Class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
- Drug Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker–Neprilysin Inhibitor
- Drug Class: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents
- Drug Class: Digitalis Glycosides
- Drug Class: Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor
- Drug Class: Miscellaneous Agent
- 28. Drugs Used for Diuresis
- Drug Therapy With Diuretics
- Drug Class: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
- Drug Class: Sulfonamide-Type Loop Diuretics
- Drug Class: Thiazide Diuretics
- Drug Class: Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
- Drug Class: Combination Diuretic Products
- Unit V. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
- 29. Drugs Used to Treat Upper Respiratory Disease
- Upper Respiratory Tract Anatomy And Physiology
- Common Upper Respiratory Diseases
- Treatment of Upper Respiratory Diseases
- Drug Therapy for Upper Respiratory Diseases
- Drug Class: Sympathomimetic Decongestants
- Drug Class: Antihistamines
- Drug Class: Respiratory Antiinflammatory Agents
- 30. Drugs Used to Treat Lower Respiratory Disease
- Lower Respiratory Tract Anatomy And Physiology
- Common Lower Respiratory Diseases
- Treatment of Lower Respiratory Diseases
- Drug Therapy For Lower Respiratory Diseases
- Drug Class: Expectorant
- Drug Class: Saline Solutions
- Drug Class: Antitussive Agents
- Drug Class: Mucolytic Agents
- Drug Class: Beta-Adrenergic Bronchodilating Agents
- Drug Class: Anticholinergic Bronchodilating Agents
- Drug Class: Respiratory Antiinflammatory Agents—Corticosteroids Used For Obstructive Airway Disease
- Drug Class: Antileukotriene Agents
- Drug Class: Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitor
- Drug Class: Immunomodulator Agents
- Unit VI. Drugs Affecting the Digestive System
- 31. Drugs Used to Treat Oral Disorders
- Oral Anatomy
- Mouth Disorders
- Drug Therapy for Mouth Disorders
- Drug Class: Dentifrices
- Drug Class: Mouthwashes
- 32. Drugs Used to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Physiology of The Stomach
- Common Stomach Disorders
- Goals of Treatment
- Drug Therapy
- Drug Class: Antacids
- Drug Class: Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonists
- Drug Class: Gastrointestinal Prostaglandin
- Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitors
- Drug Class: Coating Agent
- Drug Class: Prokinetic Agent
- 33. Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Common Causes of Nausea and Vomiting
- Drug Therapy For Selected Causes of Nausea and Vomiting
- Drug Class: Dopamine Antagonists
- Drug Class: Serotonin Antagonists
- Drug Class: Anticholinergic Agents
- Drug Class: Corticosteroids
- Drug Class: Benzodiazepines
- Drug Class: Cannabinoids
- Drug Class: Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonists
- 34. Drugs Used to Treat Constipation and Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Treatment of Altered Elimination
- Drug Class: Laxatives
- Drug Class: Antidiarrheal Agents
- Unit VII. Drugs That Affect the Endocrine System
- 35. Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
- Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
- Drug Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus
- Drug Class: Insulins
- Drug Class: Biguanide Oral Antidiabetic Agent
- Drug Class: Sulfonylurea Oral Hypoglycemic Agents
- Drug Class: Meglitinide Oral Hypoglycemic Agents
- Drug Class: Thiazolidinedione Oral Antidiabetic Agents
- Drug Class: Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor Agents
- Drug Class: Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors
- Incretin-Related Antidiabetic Therapy
- Drug Class: Incretin Mimetic Agents (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists)
- Drug Class: Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors
- Drug Class: Antihypoglycemic Agents
- 36. Drugs Used to Treat Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Gland
- Thyroid Diseases
- Treatment of Thyroid Diseases
- Drug Therapy for Thyroid Diseases
- 37. Corticosteroids
- Corticosteroids
- Drug Class: Mineralocorticoid
- Drug Class: Glucocorticoids
- 38. Gonadal Hormones
- The Gonads And Gonadal Hormones
- Drug Therapy With Gonadal Hormones
- Drug Class: Progestins
- Drug Class: Androgens
- Unit VIII. Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System
- 39. Drugs Used in Obstetrics
- Obstetrics
- Drug Therapy In Pregnancy
- Drug Class: Uterine Relaxants
- Drug Therapy for Neonatal Care
- 40. Drugs Used in Men’s and Women’s Health
- Vaginitis
- Drug Therapy For Leukorrhea And Genital Infections
- Drug Therapy For Contraception
- Drug Class: Oral Contraceptives
- Drug Class: Transdermal Contraceptive
- Drug Class: Intravaginal Hormonal Contraceptives
- Drug Class: Intravaginal Nonhormonal Contraceptive
- Osteoporosis
- Drug Therapy For Osteoporosis
- Drug Class: Bisphosphonates
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Drug Therapy For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Drug Class: Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agents
- Drug Class: Antiandrogen Agents
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Drug Therapy For Erectile Dysfunction
- Unit IX. Drugs Affecting Other Body Systems
- 41. Drugs Used to Treat Disorders of the Urinary System
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Drug Therapy For Urinary Tract Infections
- Drug Class: Fosfomycin Antibiotic
- Drug Class: Other Urinary Antibacterial Agent
- Drug Therapy For Overactive Bladder Syndrome
- Drug Class: Anticholinergic Agents For Overactive Bladder Syndrome
- Drug Class: Beta-3 Adrenergic Agent For Overactive Bladder Syndrome
- Miscellaneous Urinary Agents
- 42. Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma and Other Eye Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
- General Considerations for Topical Ophthalmic Drug Therapy
- Glaucoma
- Drug Therapy for Glaucoma
- Drug Class: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
- Drug Class: Alpha-Adrenergic Agents
- Drug Class: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents
- Drug Class: Prostaglandin Agonists
- Drug Class: Rho Kinase Inhibitor
- Other Ophthalmic Agents
- Drug Class: Antifungal Agents
- Drug Class: Antiviral Agents
- Drug Class: Ophthalmic Antibiotics
- Drug Class: Corticosteroids
- Drug Class: Ophthalmic Antiinflammatory Agents
- Drug Class: Antihistamines
- Drug Class: Antiallergenic Agents
- Drug Class: Diagnostic Agent
- Drug Class: Artificial Tear Solutions
- Drug Class: Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Antagonists
- 43. Drugs Used to Treat Cancer
- Cancer and the Use of Antineoplastic Agents
- Drug Therapy for Cancer
- 44. Drugs Used to Treat Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Muscle Relaxants, Neuromuscular Blocking Agents, and Gout Agents
- Drug Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders
- 45. Drugs Used to Treat Infections
- Antimicrobial Agents
- Drug Therapy for Infectious Disease
- Unit X. Drugs Affecting the General Health of the Body
- 46. Nutrition
- Principles of Nutrition
- Malnutrition
- Therapy For Malnutrition
- 47. Herbal and Dietary Supplement Therapy
- Herbal Medicines, Dietary Supplements, And Rational Therapy
- 48. Substance Abuse
- Classification of Substance Abuse
- Substance Use Disorders
- Signs of Impairment
- Screening For Alcohol And Substance Abuse
- Health Professionals And Substance Abuse
- Principles of Treatment For Substance Abuse
- Appendix A. Nomogram for Calculating the Body Surface Area of Adults, Children, and Infants
- Appendix B. Template for Developing a Written Record for Patients to Monitor Their Own Therapy
- Bibliography
- Index
- The Joint Commission’s Official “Do Not Use” Lista
- No. of pages: 880
- Language: English
- Edition: 19
- Published: November 29, 2021
- Imprint: Mosby
- Other ISBN: 9780323829731
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323796309
- eBook ISBN: 9780323812580
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Michelle J. Willihnganz
Affiliations and expertise
RCTC Nursing Instructor at Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, MinnesotaSG
Samuel L. Gurevitz
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Health Science at Butler University, Indianapolis, IndianaBC
Bruce D. Clayton
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Butler University. Indianapolis, IN