Textbook of Pharmacology for Nursing

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Use correct, current drug information to securely administer medications and avoid mistakes! Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology, First Edition presents medication monographs with essential details such as generic and trade names, indications, average adult and pediatric doses, and common side effects clearly and understandably. The most recent FDA-approved medications are included in the drug listings, which are categorized. The specific problems of pharmacological therapy in children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and elderly persons are highlighted in the coverage of special circumstances. The author also discussed pharmacological concepts and the fundamental arithmetic required to calculate medication doses to lay a strong basis for safe practice. • Simple, digestible medication monographs concentrate on key information, such as drug names (both generic and commercial), important drug facts, and average doses. • A math refresher gives you experience calculating medicine dosages and refreshes your memory of fundamental arithmetic concepts. • The special safety concerns associated with medication therapy in children, pregnant and nursing women, and older persons are highlighted in the consideration boxes. • Clinical Implications link pharmacological content to safe and effective medication administration and patient education in each chapter. • To protect patients using complementary and alternative treatments, herbal alert panels emphasize the interactions and contraindications between herbs and drugs. • Think critically. Most chapters have questions that allow you to apply principles to actual clinical concerns and circumstances. • You may evaluate your understanding of the subject matter using the review questions after each chapter; the solutions are provided on the book's back.