
Pharmacology
Clinical Judgment for Patient-Centered Nursing Care
- 13th Edition - February 1, 2028
- Latest edition
- Authors: Linda E. McCuistion, Kathleen Vuljoin DiMaggio, Mary B. Winton, Jennifer J. Yeager, Christina DiMaggio Boudreaux
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 5 8 2 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 5 8 3 - 4
This all-in-one nursing pharmacology textbook combines comprehensive, state-of-the-science nursing pharmacology content, essential drug calculation content, and a unique Nursing… Read more
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This all-in-one nursing pharmacology textbook combines comprehensive, state-of-the-science nursing pharmacology content, essential drug calculation content, and a unique Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment application to provide an all-in-one solution for safe drug administration in nursing. Gain a solid understanding of nursing pharmacology and patient-centered medication safety! Pharmacology: Clinical Judgment for Patient-Centered Nursing Care, Thirteenth Edition, makes it easy to learn the principles of nursing pharmacology and drug dosage calculation and apply sound clinical judgment for safe drug administration. A thorough, step-by-step guide to pharmacotherapy and medication therapy, this popular textbook uses drug prototypes to provide need-to-know information about key drugs, including dosage, side effects, interactions, and more. Unique Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment summaries enhance student skills in applying clinical judgment for safe patient care. This time-tested textbook provides the nursing pharmacology knowledge that students need to succeed on the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam and administer drugs with sound clinical judgment.
• This all-in-one nursing pharmacology textbook combines comprehensive, state-of-the-science nursing pharmacology content, essential drug calculation content, and a unique Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment application to provide an all-in-one learning solution for safe drug administration in nursing. • UNIQUE! Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment summaries highlight important nursing considerations and clinical judgment skills within the framework of the nursing process and the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM). • 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 all six methods of drug dosage calculation, providing a helpful review or concise introduction to drug dosage calculations. • 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 key safety issues and concerns. • NGN-Style Case Studies (single-episode and unfolding) provide practice opportunities with the very latest item types, and application-level NCLEX®-Style Study Questions at the end of each chapter help prepare students for the growing pharmacology coverage on the NCLEX® Examination. • Prioritization coverage helps students learn to prioritize nursing care by presenting nursing interventions in the order of priority.
ADN and BSN students in mid-level nursing pharmacology courses or nursing programs with integrated pharmacology content
McCuistion 12e TOC (to be refined in Spring 2025 planning meetings) UNIT I Introduction to Pharmacology 1. The Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and the Nursing Process 2. Drug Development and Ethical Considerations 3. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 4. Pharmacogenetics 5. Complementary and Alternative Therapies 6. Pediatric Considerations 7. Drug Therapy in Older Adults 8. Drugs in Substance Use Disorder UNIT II Pharmacotherapy and Drug Administration 9. Safety and Quality 10. Drug Administration 11. Drug Labels and Dosage Calculations UNIT III Maintenance of Homeostasis 12. Fluid Volume and Electrolytes 13. Vitamin and Mineral Replacement 14. Nutritional Support UNIT IV Autonomic Nervous System Drugs 15. Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists 16. Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists UNIT V Central and Peripheral Nervous System Drugs 17. Stimulants 18. Depressants 19. Antiseizure Drugs 20. Drugs for Parkinson and Alzheimer Disease 21. Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders and Muscle Spasms UNIT VI Mental and Behavioral Health Drugs 22. Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics 23. Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers UNIT VII Pain and Inflammation Management Drugs 24. Antiinflammatories 25. Analgesics UNIT VIII Antimicrobial Drugs 26. Penicillins, Other Beta-Lactams, and Cephalosporins 27. Macrolides, Oxazolidinones, Lincosamides, Glycopeptides, and Lipopeptides 28. Tetracyclines, Glycylcyclines, Aminoglycosides, and Fluoroquinolones 29. Sulfonamides and Nitroimidazoles Antibiotics 30. Antituberculars, Antifungals, and Antivirals 31. Antimalarials, Anthelmintics, and Peptides UNIT IX Immunologic Drugs 32. HIV- and AIDS-Related Drugs 33. Transplant Drugs 34. Vaccines UNIT X Antineoplastics and Biologic Response Modifiers 35. Anticancer Drugs 36. Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer 37. Biologic Response Modifiers UNIT XI Respiratory Drugs 38. Upper Respiratory Disorders 39. Lower Respiratory Disorders UNIT XII Cardiovascular Drugs 40. Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics 41. Diuretics 42. Antihypertensives 43. Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytics 44. Antihyperlipidemics and Drugs to Improve Peripheral Blood Flow UNIT XIII Gastrointestinal Drugs 45. Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders 46. Antiulcer Drugs UNIT XIV Eye, Ear, and Skin Drugs 47. Eye and Ear Disorders 48. Dermatologic Disorders UNIT XV Endocrine Drugs 49. Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorder 50. Antidiabetics UNIT XVI Renal and Urologic Drugs 51. Urinary Disorders UNIT XVII Reproductive and Gender-Related Drugs 52. Pregnancy and Preterm Labor 53. Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum 54. Neonatal and Newborn 55. Female Reproductive Health 56. Male Reproductive Health 57. Sexually Transmitted Infections UNIT XVIII Emergency Drugs 58. Adult and Pediatric Emergency Drugs Answers to Review Questions Index
- Edition: 13
- Latest edition
- Published: February 1, 2028
- Language: English
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Linda E. McCuistion
Affiliations and expertise
Professor (Ret.), University of Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana, USAKV
Kathleen Vuljoin DiMaggio
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, University of Holy Cross, New Orleans, Louisiana, USAMW
Mary B. Winton
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, USAJY
Jennifer J. Yeager
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, USACB
Christina DiMaggio Boudreaux
Affiliations and expertise
Director of Behavioral Health Services, Patio Drugs, Metairie, Louisiana