Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses

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Michelle J. Willihnganz, MS, RN, CNE (RCTC Nursing Instructor, Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota, USA) Samuel L. Gurevitz, PharmD (Professor Emeritus, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA)

Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses

Michelle J. Willihnganz, MS, RN, CNE (RCTC Nursing Instructor, Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota, USA), Samuel L. Gurevitz, PharmD (Professor Emeritus, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA)

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Churchill Livingstone
28 January 2025

Nursing pharmacology

Learn how to provide safe, effective nursing care for patients receiving drug therapy! Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 20th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to nursing practice. This text explains how to make informed decisions about drug therapy, educate patients, and administer medications. This edition adds enhanced coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to prepare you for the critical thinking questions on the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) exam. Concise and easy to use, this essential resource helps you master the basics of medication administration and drug actions.

NEW! Three new chapters address key topics: Drugs Used to Treat Immune and Inflammatory Disorders; Drugs Used to Treat Headaches; and Drugs Used to Treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder NEW! Video and animation icons direct you to supplementary videos or animations on the companion Evolve website UPDATED! Accurate and current content ensures you are learning the most current drugs and treatment protocols EXPANDED! Additional coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model enhances The Nursing Process and Pharmacology chapter Medication Safety Alerts and Clinical Pitfall boxes, as well as Do-Not-Confuse and High Alert icons highlight the importance of safe drug handling and administration Nursing process application provides an overview of general principles of nursing care for each disorder, as well as specific nursing considerations for the drug treatment Medication Administration unit clearly and visually outlines assessment, techniques, procedures, and documentation for safe administration of percutaneous, enteral, and parenteral drugs Drug tables clearly outline generic and brand names, availability, and dosage ranges for key medications for each disorder Lifespan Considerations boxes for Children and for Older Adults draw attention to information that is especially important when giving a specific drug to patients of those age groups Clinical Goldmine boxes focus on best practices in the clinical setting Extensive resources on the Evolve companion website, including math review, patient teaching guides, chapter review questions, video clips of medication administration, and animations of drug actions, help reinforce your understanding of key concepts

By: Michelle J. Willihnganz MS RN CNE (RCTC Nursing Instructor Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester Minnesota USA), Samuel L. Gurevitz, PharmD (Professor Emeritus, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA)
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 20th edition
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 1.760kg
ISBN: 9780443126994
ISBN 10: 0443126992
Pages: 880
Publication Date: 28 January 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY 1. Basics Principles of Pharmacology 2. Drug Actions Across the Life Span 3. The Nursing Process and Pharmacology 4. Patient Education to Promote Health UNIT II: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION 5. Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety 6. Percutaneous Administration 7. Enteral Administration 8. Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation 9. Parenteral Administration: Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular 10. Parenteral Administration: Intravenous UNIT III: DRUGS AFFECTING NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS 11. Drugs Affecting the Central and Peripheral Nervous System 12. Drugs Used to Treat Neurodegenerative Disorders 13. Drugs Used to Treat Seizure Disorders 14. Drugs Used to Treat Headaches - NEW! 15. Drugs Used to Treat Pain: Focus on Opioids UNIT IV: DRUGS AFFECTING PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS 16. Drugs Used to Treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - NEW! 17. Drugs Used to Treat Substance Use Disorders 18. Drugs Used to Treat Schizophrenia 19. Drugs Used to Treat Depressive and Bipolar Disorders 20. Drugs Used to Treat Anxiety Disorders 21. Drugs Used to Treat Sleep Disorders UNIT V: DRUGS AFFECTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS 22. Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias 23. Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension 24. Drugs Used to Treat Arrhythmias 25. Drugs Used to Treat Angina Pectoris 26. Drugs Used to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease 27. Drugs Used to Treat Thromboembolic Disorders 28. Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure UNIT VI: DRUGS AFFECTING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 29. Drugs Used to Treat Upper Respiratory Disease 30. Drugs Used to Treat Lower Respiratory Disease UNIT VII: DRUGS AFFECTING THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 31. Drugs Used to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease 32. Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting 33. Drugs Used to Treat Constipation and Diarrhea UNIT VIII: DRUGS AFFECTING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 34. Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes Mellitus 35. Drugs Used to Treat Thyroid Disease UNIT IX: DRUGS AFFECTING THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 36. Drugs Used in Obstetrics 37. Drugs Used in Men’s and Women’s Health UNIT X: DRUGS AFFECTING OTHER BODY SYSTEMS 38. Drugs Used to Treat Urinary System Disorders 39. Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma and Other Eye Disorders 40. Drugs Used to Treat Cancer 41. Drugs Used to Treat Musculoskeletal Disorders 42. Drugs Used to Treat Immune and Inflammatory Disorders - NEW! UNIT XI: DRUGS USED TO TREAT INFECTIONS 43. Drugs Used to Treat Bacterial Infections 44. Drugs Used to Treat Viral Infections 45. Drugs Used to Treat Fungal Infections

Michelle J. Willihnganz is a RCTC Nursing Instructor at Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. Professor Emeritus Samuel L. Gurevitz works at the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

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Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses

Michelle J. Willihnganz, MS, RN, CNE (RCTC Nursing Instructor, Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota, USA), Samuel L. Gurevitz, PharmD (Professor Emeritus, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA)

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