Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology
- 12th Edition - February 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Authors: Constance G. Visovsky, Cheryl H. Zambroski, Shirley M. Hosler
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 6 1 7 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 6 1 8 - 3
Learn the principles of pharmacology and administer drugs safely! Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition provides the essential information that LPNs and vocational… Read more
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Learn the principles of pharmacology and administer drugs safely! Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition provides the essential information that LPNs and vocational nurses need to administer medications in all practice settings. It shows how drugs and drug classes work, so you can understand why drugs are given and evaluate the expected response as well as side effects and adverse effects. In each drug category, an overview of the nursing process outlines the nurse’s role when administering drugs. This edition includes two new chapters on Drugs for Weight Loss and Drugs for Complementary and Integrative Therapies! Case studies and questions help you prepare for the newest version of the NCLEX exam. Written by an experienced team of authors led by Dr. Constance G. Visovsky, this book is the only pharmacology text designed specifically for LPN/LVNs.
• Ideal scope of content and readability for LPN/LVN programs provides illustrated, need-to-know pharmacology information. • A focus on drug categories helps you understand the actions and uses of drug classes and provides a framework for safe, effective practice as new drugs are introduced to the market. • Rationales accompany nursing actions, helping you understand why actions or precautions are necessary and to better communicate directions to patients and their families. • Safety Alert boxes and Black Box Warnings highlight important nursing considerations for safe medication administration and monitoring. • Lifespan Considerations boxes draw attention to information that is especially important when giving a specific drug to older adults, children, or pregnant/lactating women. • Get Ready for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination! section includes key points, review questions, and case studies with critical thinking questions to prepare you for the pharmacology questions on the NCLEX-PN® Exam. • Top Tips for Safety and Memory Jogger features help you remember key information. • Online video clips on medication administration procedures provide you with a visual reference for safe drug administration. • Key terms include definitions and page references to help you improve terminology and language skills before you enter clinical practice.
LPN/LVN Nursing
TOC with notes for Development - Internal Use Only: UNIT I GENERAL PRINCIPLES 1 Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice 2 Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration 3 Principles of Pharmacology UNIT II PRINCIPLES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION 4 Drug Calculation: Preparing and Giving Drugs UNIT III DRUG CATEGORIES New 5 Drugs for Inflammation and Pain (pieces of old ed ch12 and 13) New 6 Drugs for Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and Gout (pieces of old ed ch12 and 13) New 7: Drugs for Anesthesia (taken from old ch12) 8 is old 8 Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems 9 is old 5 Drugs for Bacterial Infections 10 is old 6 Drugs for Tuberculosis, Fungal, and Parasitic Infections 11 is old 7 Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections 12 is old 20 Drug Therapy for Diabetes 13 is old 19 Drugs for Thyroid and Adrenal Problems 14 is part of old 9 Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary System 15 is part of old 9 Cardiovascular Systems (with any redundant info bulleted) 16 is old 16 Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System 17 is old14 Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems 18 is old 17 Drugs for Cancer Treatment 19 is old 10 Drugs for Central Nervous System Problems 20 is old 11 Drugs for Mental Health 21 is old 15 Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation 22 is old 18 Drugs for Reproductive Health 23 is old 22 Drugs for Eye and Ear Problems 24 is old 23 Over-the-Counter Drug Therapy (vitamins, cough/cold) 25 is new with pieces of old 23: Complementary and Integrative Therapy (Herbals, Essential oils, Massage, etc.) Ch26 is NEW – chapter on Drugs for Weight Loss
- Edition: 12
- Latest edition
- Published: February 1, 2027
- Language: English
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Constance G. Visovsky
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Lewis and Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USACZ
Cheryl H. Zambroski
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USASH
Shirley M. Hosler
Shirley M. Hosler formerly, Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing, National American University, USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Formerly, Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing, National American University, USA