Basic Pharmacology for Nurses

By Michelle Willihnganz, Bruce D. Clayton, Renae D. Harroun MSN RN, et al.

Book Overview

Basic Pharmacology for Nurses is a modern classic. Known for its impeccably accurate drug content and practical applications of the nursing process, this trusted text consistently emphasizes health promotion through monitoring and patient education. Introductory units ground your knowledge in the basic principles of pharmacology and medication administration, while subsequent body-system units prepare you to apply the nursing process to every major disorder.

UNIQUE Two-tiered application of the nursing process provides the general principles of care, along with specific nursing implications for each drug class or individual drug. Meticulously accurate and updated drug content keeps the book in step with the latest FDA approvals, withdrawals, and changes in therapeutic uses. UNIQUE Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Syndrome sets the stage for an understanding of the progression of cardiovascular disease and the pharmacologic treatment of that progression. UNIQUE Patient Teaching boxes equip you for health teaching related to medications. LPN Threads design presents information in an easy to understand and visually engaging manner. NEW Increased emphasis on medication safety prepares you for a clinical environment that is more focused than ever on reducing drug errors.

NEW Updated and added coverage

keeps you up to date with the latest information on genetics, pharmacogenomics, and racial/gender factors in drug actions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323086543
• ISBN13: 9780323086547
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 912 Pages
• Weight: 4.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 1.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

great book

this is the book recommended by our nursing school. i'm glad they chose this one because it's a great book, very easy to read and understand. Comprehensive. I also got a good deal: was able to buy this brand new for only $20!! :)

NURSING STUDENTS

If you have the hard back book, this study guide is helpful. If your hard book is from a different author then maybe you should try to purchase the "ACCOMPANY TO" with whatever goes with your book. IN short---if your author is clayton/stock purchase this workbook.

Basic Pharmacology for Nurses

Very helpful book. Breaks each medication down by body system and how it's used. Easy to find what you're looking for. Highly recommend.

Finally, Pharmacology Understood!!

I am three weeks from graduation, and did not have an understanding of pharmacology, but when I found this book in the store, I had to purchase it. Any book written by this series is worth having for an emerging practical nurse. The study guide is comprehensible as well. At least, I'll have a mastery of the drugs by the time I take the state boards!