By Cynthia J. Watkins RN MSN CPN
Here’s the must-have knowledge and guidance you need to gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and the safe administration of medications in one text. A body systems approach to pharmacology with a basic math review and a focus on drug classifications prepare you to administer specific drugs in the clinical setting.
- New! Pronunciations for key terms at the beginning of each chapter
- New! Word-building and gerontological issues features
- New! New appendix on intravenous therapy
- Basic math review helps students learn to perform the calculations necessary to administer medications correctly.
- Medication administration presented through pharmacology basics, techniques and procedures, supplies, safety and regulations, and prescriptions and label
- “Master the Essentials” tables cover side effects, precautions, contraindications, and interactions for each classification.
- Drug classification review tables reinforce need-to-know information in each class.
- “Fast Tip” boxes offer quick facts and mnemonics.
- “A Closer Look” boxes examine important information in detail.
- “Check-up Questions” throughout each chapter promote understanding and help students retain and apply the information.
- Coverage of specific drugs provides context for learning drug classifications.
- Critical-thinking exercises encourage students to think beyond the chapter and apply their new knowledge to real-life scenarios.
- Review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce learning.
Product Details
- Publisher : F.A. Davis Company; Fourth edition (February 15, 2022)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 560 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1719644748
- ISBN-13 : 978-1719644747
- ISBN-13 : 9781719644747
- eText ISBN: 9781719647960
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