PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES A PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC APPROACH FIFTH EDITION

Description: PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES A PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC APPROACH FIFTH EDITION About this productProduct InformationFor pharmacology courses in nursing programs Help students think like nurses and understand how pharmacology relates to patient care When drugs are learned in isolation from their associated diseases, students have difficulty connecting pharmacotherapy, pathophysiology, and nursing care. Pharmacology for Nurses: A PathophysiologiApproach , Fifth Edition , helps students master pharmacology by tightly linking it to therapeutic goals and patient wellness. Organized by body systems and diseases, it places drugs in context with how they are used therapeutically. Students can then easily locate relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology in the same chapter. Nursing Process Application features clearly relate pharmacology to key nursing processes. Features highlighting complementary therapies, community-oriented and evidence-based practices, and lifespan considerations help students make connections to nursing practice. To give readers a clear picture of the holistic nature of pharmacology, the Fifth Edition reflects current pharmacotherapeutics and advances in understanding disease. Also available with MyNursingLab® MyNursingLab is an an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to engage students in the Pharmacology course and improve results. Its guided learning path is proven to help students think like a nurse as they move beyond memorization to true understanding through application. NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyNursingLab does not come packaged with the content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyNursingLab, search for ISBN:0134460057 / 9780134460055 Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach Plus MyNursingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e. That package consists of: 013425516X / 9780134255163 Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach , 5/e 0134449010 / 9780134449012 MyNursingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic ApproachProduct IdentifiersPublisherPearson EducationISBN-10013425516xISBN-139780134255163eBay Product ID (ePID)25038251826Product Key FeaturesAuthorNorman Holland, Carol Urban, Michael AdamsPublication NamePharmacology for Nurses : a Pathophysiologic ApproachFormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishPublication Year2016TypeTextbookNumber of Pages960 PagesDimensionsItem Length10.8in.Item Height1.4in.Item Width8.4in.Item Weight66.4 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberRm301Edition Number5Table of ContentUNIT 1. Core Concepts 1. Introduction to Pharmacology: Drug Regulation and Approval 2. Drug Classes and Schedules 3. Principles of Drug Administration 4. Pharmacokinetics 5. Pharmacodynamics UNIT 2. Pharmacology and the Nurse-Patient Relationship 6. The Nursing Process in Pharmacology 7. Medication Errors and Risk Reduction 8. Drug Administration Throughout the Lifespan 9. Psychosocial, Gender, and Cultural Influences on Pharmacotherapy 10. Herbal and Alternative Therapies 11. Substance Abuse 12. Emergency Preparedness and Poisonings UNIT 3. The Nervous System 13. Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System 14. Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia 15. Drugs for Seizures 16. Drugs for Emotional Mood and Behavioral Disorders 17. Drugs for Psychoses 18. Drugs for the Control of Pain 19. Drugs for Local and General Anesthesia 20. Drugs for Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System 21. Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders UNIT 4. The Cardiovascular and Urinary Systems 22. Drugs for Lipid Disorders 23. Diuretic Therapy and Drugs for Renal Failure 24. Drugs for Fluid Balance, Electrolyte, and Acid--Base Disorders 25. Drugs for Hypertension 26. Drugs for Heart Failure 27. Drugs for Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction 28. Drugs for Shock 29. Drugs for Dysrhythmias 30. Drugs for Coagulation Disorders 31. Drugs for Hematopoietic Disorders UNIT 5. The Immune System 32. Drugs for Immune System Modulation 33. Drugs for Inflammation and Fever 34. Drugs for Bacterial Infections 35. Drugs for Fungal, Protozoan, and Helminthic Infections 36. Drugs for Viral Infections 37. Drugs for Neoplasia UNIT 6. The Respiratory System 38. Drugs for Allergic Rhinitis and the Common Cold 39. Drugs for Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders UNIT 7. The Gastrointestinal System 40. Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease 41. Drugs for Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions 42. Drugs for Nutritional Disorders UNIT 8. The Endocrine System 43. Drugs for Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders 44. Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus 45. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Female Reproductive System MA 46. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System MA UNIT 9. The Integumentary System and Eyes/Ears 47. Drugs for Bone and Joint Disorders 48. Drugs for Skin Disorders 49. Drugs for Eye and Ear DisordersCopyright Date2017Target AudienceCollege AudienceTopicChemotherapy, Pharmacology, Nursing / GeneralLccn2015-038007Dewey Decimal615/.1Dewey Edition23IllustratedYesGenreMedical

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