Pharmacology A Patient Centered Nursing Process Approach 9th Edition By Linda E-Test Bank

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1. ISBN-10

   9780323399166
2. ISBN-13

   978-0323399166

   Acquire the appropriate dose of pharmacology content to excel on the NCLEX and as a professional nurse with Pharmacology: A Patient-Focused Nursing Process Approach, 9th Edition. Utilizing a simplified prototype methodology and giving importance to nursing care, this text facilitates a better grasp for today’s nursing students to comprehend the intricate subject of pharmacology. The book’s elaborate chapter on dose calculation, the nursing process framework for drug therapy, strong QSEN focus, and summaries of prototype medications help establish a solid pharmacology base. This latest edition also includes an enhanced overall structure, more concise content, updated prototype drug diagrams, a fresh chapter on transplant medicine, expanded information on cultural considerations, new and revised critical thinking case studies, and much more. Altogether, it is the most effective approach to confidently tackle nursing pharmacology on the NCLEX and in practical application!

   • UNIQUE! A comprehensive, color-coded Drug Calculations section introduces six dosage calculation methods, offering a valuable summary and supplement to a dosage calculations textbook.
   • UNIQUE! Nursing Process summaries exhibit patient care and drug treatment within the framework of each nursing process step, including information on patient education and cultural aspects.
   • UNIQUE! Illustrated summaries of basic anatomy and physiology begin each unit and provide a fundamental foundation for understanding how medications function in each body system.
   • Chapter on safety and quality explores medication errors, specific nursing interventions to enhance safety, National Patient Safety Goals, and various safety and risk considerations.
   • Cultural consideration icons emphasize critical cultural aspects within the Nursing Process sections.
   • QSEN focus underscores patient-centered care, safety, quality, and collaboration and teamwork.
   • Application-level NCLEX Study Questions at the conclusion of each chapter aid in preparing readers for the expanding pharmacology coverage on the NCLEX Examination.
   • Consistent RN-standard chapter pedagogy includes objectives, outlines, key terms with page references, and exercises on the Evolve companion site.
   • Emphasis on prioritization throughout the text helps readers learn how to prioritize nursing care and distinguish need-to-know from nice-to-know content.

   • NEW! More user-friendly streamlined content and improved organization make this edition even more accessible.
   • NEW! Patient Safety boxes reinforce concepts related to medication safety, and more.
   • NEW! Inclusion of a chapter on Transplant Therapy discusses essential drugs prescribed for organ transplants.
   • NEW! Updated Prototype Drug Charts offer quick access to key information for the most commonly used medications, including dosages, contraindications, drug-lab-food interactions, pharmacokinetics, and more.
   • NEW! Incorporation of new pregnancy category regulations are addressed throughout all chapters where pregnancy categories are discussed.
   • NEW! Additional QSEN icons will be included in boxes that discuss patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, or informatics.
   • NEW! Expanded chapter on cultural considerations now includes updated information on community-based nursing content.
   • NEW! Complementary and Alternative Therapies boxes previously known as Natural Alert boxes further accurately represent the content, covering more than just safety information.
   • NEW! New or updated Critical Thinking Case Studies are included at the end of each chapter to challenge readers to apply knowledge and analytical skills to realistic patient scenarios.