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Pharmacology for nurses : a pathophysiologic approach / by Adams, Michael.1951-; Holland, Leland Norman,1957-author.; Urban, Carol Q.(Carol Quam),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Core concepts in pharmacology -- Pharmacology and the nurse-patient relationship -- The nervous system -- The cardiovascular and urinary systems -- The immune system -- The respiratory system -- The gastroinestinal system -- The endocrine system -- The integumentary system, eyes, and ears.
Subjects: Nurses' Instruction.; Pharmacology.; Nurses.; Drug Therapy.; Pharmacology.; Pharmacological Phenomena.;
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Pharmacology for nurses : a pathophysiologic approach / by Adams, Michael,1951-author.; Holland, Leland Norman,1957-author.; Urban, Carol Q.(Carol Quam),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Unit 1: Core concepts in pharmacology -- Unit 2: Pharmacology and the nurse-patient relationship -- Unit 3: The nervous system -- Unit 4: The cardiovascular and urinary systems -- Unit 5: The immune system -- Unit 6: The respiratory system -- Unit 7: The gastrointestinal system -- Unit 8: The endocrine system -- Unit 9: The integumentary system, eyes, and ears."Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach simplifies pharmacology by linking it tightly to therapeutic goals. Instead of learning about drugs in isolation, students approach them by body systems and diseases in order to draw connections between A&P, diseases, and drug interventions. Engaging features and exercises relate pharmacology to nursing care, while discussion of alternative therapies and cultural and lifespan considerations give further context for clinical decisions. The 6th edition adds the most current pharmacotherapeutics and advances in pathophysiology." -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Nurses Instruction.; Pharmacology.; Nurses.; Drug Therapy.; Pharmacological Phenomena.; Pharmacology.;
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Pharmacology made incredibly easy! / by Gersch, Carolyn J.,editor.; Heimgartner, Nicole M.,editor.; Rebar, Cherie R.,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Fundamentals of nursing pharmacology / Carolyn J. Gersch -- Principles of safe medication administration / Cherie R. Rebar -- Patient education and medication safety / Nicole M. Heimgartner -- Dermatologic drugs / Katherine Marie Hendricks -- Pain medications / Marie Bashaw -- Autonomic nervous system drugs / Beverly Cobb -- Neurologic and neuromuscular drugs / Gretchen Carolan -- Cardiovascular drugs / Jeffrey W. Schultz -- Respiratory drugs / Abby Pippin -- Gastrointestinal drugs / Stacy Gilson -- Genitourinary drugs / Charity L. Hacker -- Hematologic drugs / Michelle Yeager -- Endocrine drugs / Keelin Cromar -- Sensory drugs / Melanie DeGonzague Luttrell -- Psychotropic drugs / Lorraine Chiappetta -- Anti-infective drugs / Melanie DeGonzague Luttrell -- Anti-inflammatory, antiallergy, and immunosuppressant drugs / Jared Collins -- Antineoplastic drugs / Hannah Lopez -- Drugs for fluid and electrolyte balance / Russell N. Ludwig Worthen -- Practice Makes Perfect / Cherie R. Rebar, Nicole M. Heimgartner, Carolyn J. Gersch."Offering clear, concise descriptions of crucial nursing pharmacology concepts and procedures, this easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated guide offers step-by-step guidance so to can grasp the fundamentals in enjoyable Incredibly Easy style. From initial assessment to safe medication administration and patient care plans, this is the perfect supplement to class materials, offering solid preparation for NCLEX®, as well as a handy refresher for experienced nurses. Learn the ins and outs of nursing pharmacology care, with the latest data and protocols: NEW chapters on patient education, sensory drugs, and dermatologic drugs NEW chapter on medication safety, including abbreviations to avoid and a review of dosage calculations NEW content on current approved medications, and dosages, and expected versus adverse effects NEW content on emergency drugs, herbs/supplements, immunization schedule, and more Hundreds of colorful diagrams, drawings, and charts that illustrate core concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions and clear direction on administering drugs; drug distribution, absorption, and metabolism; drug classes and their uses; and potential drug interactions Quick-scan outline format offers up-to-date guidance on areas including: Nursing pharmacology fundamentals Concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics Pain drugs, autonomic nervous system drugs, neurologic and neuromuscular drugs Psychotherapeutic, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, and immunosuppressant drugs Antineoplastic drugs, drugs for fluid and electrolyte balance Ways a drug may affect patients of different ages and other warnings Content reflects the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model - guidance from initial assessment to evaluating outcomes "Practice Makes Perfect" end-of-book practice exam - approximately 100 new NCLEX®-style questions, to increase your exam confidence Chapter features include: Prototype pro - Actions, indications, and nursing considerations for common prototype drugs A three-step process is provided throughout the chapters to help you care for individuals taking commonly prescribed medications Pharm function - Explains and illustrates how drugs act in the body, and addresses how to recognize and treat adverse reactions Before you give that drug - Warnings to consider before you administer a drug Education edge - Information to share with your patient Black Box Warnings boxes draw attention to life-threatening concerns Lifespan Lightbulb boxes highlight information about how a drug or drug class may affect patients of different ages Quick quiz - End-of-chapter questions with answers/explanations, to help you remember the essentials Nurse Joy and Jake illustrated characters offer tips and insights throughout" --Amazon.com.
Subjects: Pharmacology.; Nurses.; Women nurses.; Drug Therapy; Pharmacology; Pharmacology;
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The new Parkinson's disease treatment book : partnering with your doctor to get the most from your medications / by Ahlskog, J. Eric.;
The fundamental guide to the most effective treatments for Parkinson's Disease, from a Mayo Clinic doctor with thirty years of clinical and research experience. In this second edition follow-up to the extremely successful first edition, Dr. Ahlskog draws on thirty years of clinical experience to present the definitive guide to dealing with all aspects of Parkinson's Disease, from treatment options and side effects to the impact of the disease on caregivers and family. Dr. Ahlskog's goal is to educate patients so that they can better team up with their doctors to do battle with the disease, streamlining the decision-making process. To do this, Dr. Ahlskog offers a trove of information taken from more than thirty years of experience treating people with Parkinson's at the Mayo Clinic. In addition to providing a comprehensive account of Parkinson's medications, the book also examines the role of nutrition, exercise, and physical therapy in effective long-term treatment. Dr. Ahlskog sifts through the latest research to give readers a comprehensive sense of Parkinson's and the best available options. With a broader understanding of the disease, patients are able to make more informed choices, and doctors are able to provide more tailored care.--Adapted from dust jacket.
Subjects: Popular Works.; Popular works.; Parkinson's disease; Parkinson Disease;
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Dosage calculations and basic math for nurses demystified / by Keogh, James Edward,1948-;
Dosage calculations. Medication order and medication ; The formula method ; The ratio-proportion method ; Intravenous calculations ; Calculating pediatric doses ; Calculating heparin dose ; Calculating dopamine dose ; Calculating dose for children using body surface area ; Enteral tube feeding -- Basic math skills. Positive and negative numbers ; Fractions, decimals, and percentage ; Ratios and proportions ; Equations -- Appendix A. Answering tricky questions ; Appendix B. Quick reference.
Subjects: Pharmaceutical arithmetic.; Nursing; Drug Dosage Calculations; Drug Prescriptions; Drug Therapy;
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Cannabis extracts in medicine : the promise of benefits in seizure disorders, cancer, and other conditions / by Dach, Jeffrey,1950-; Moore, Elaine A.,1948-author.; Kander, Justin,1991-author.;
"While the United States government restricts medicinal cannabis research, advances have been made in Israel, Spain and Italy. Focusing on the biochemical properties, medical benefits and psychological effects of cannabinoids, this book provides an overview of current research and clinical trials, examines the rationales behind cannabis' status as a Schedule I narcotic and discusses uses of industrial hemp"--Provided by publisher.Includes bibliographical references and index.Cannabidiol (CBD) -- Cannabis botany, taxonomy and growth -- The endocannabinoid receptor system -- Medical marijuana -- Cannabis phytochemicals and extracts -- Medical cannabis for seizure disorders -- Medical cannabis for cancer and pain -- Research studies on cannabidiol -- Legal issues, cannabis farming and politics -- Notable individuals in the cannabis extract movement.
Subjects: Cannabinoids; Marijuana; Cannabinoids; Medical Marijuana; Neoplasms; Seizures;
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Lippincott photo atlas of medication administration / by Lynn, Pamela(Pamela Barbara),1961-author.;
Administering oral medications -- Administering medications via a gastric tube -- Removing medication from an ampule -- Removing medication from a vial -- Mixing medications from two vials in one syringe -- Administering an intradermal injection -- Administering a subcutaneous injection -- Administering a intramuscular injection -- Administering a continuous subcutaneous infusion: applying an insulin pump -- Administering medications by intravenous bolus or push through an intravenous infusion -- Administering a piggyback intermittent intravenous infusion of medication -- Administering an intermittent intravenous infusion of medication via a mini-infusion pump -- Administering medications by intravenous bolus or push through a medication or drug-infusion lock -- Administering medication via a metered-dose inhaler -- Administering medication via a dry powder inhaler -- Administering medication via a small-volume nebulizer -- Administering eye drops -- Administering ear drops -- Administering a nasal spray."Lippincott® Photo Atlas of Medication Administration" uses the nursing process format to provide step-by-step nursing skills with rationales. In addition to comprehensive photographs to illustrate steps, the Photo Atlas also contains documentation guidelines and samples, and Unexpected Situations, which explain how to respond to unanticipated outcomes. Topics include preparing medications as well as administering medications by various routes. -- From product description.
Subjects: Drugs; Drug Administration Routes.; Drug Therapy; Pharmaceutical Preparations;
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Lehne's pharmacology for nursing care / by Burchum, Jacqueline Rosenjack,author.; Rosenthal, Laura D.,author.;
"The book discusses physiology and pathophysiology for each of the major drug families, using drug prototypes to simplify learning. What's more, it focuses your attention on the most important content, limiting discussions of drug interactions and adverse effects to those that matter most. Written by nursing educators Jacqueline Rosenjack Burchum and Laura D. Rosenthal, this text emphasizes the understanding of drugs and drug therapy as opposed to simply memorizing drug facts." --Introduction -- Basic principles of pharmacology -- Drug therapy across the lifespan -- Peripheral nervous system drugs -- Central nervous system drugs -- Drugs that affect fluid and electrolyte balance -- Drugs that affect the heart, blood vessels, and blood -- Drugs for endocrine disorders -- Reproductive health -- Anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunologic drugs -- Drugs for bone and joint disorders -- Respiratory tract drugs -- Gastrointestinal drugs -- Nutrition and complementary therapy -- Therapy of infectious diseases -- Chemotherapy of parasitic diseases -- Cancer chemotherapy -- Miscellaneous drugs and therapies -- Toxicology -- Appendix A: Canadian drug information -- Appendix B: Prototype drugs and their major uses.
Subjects: Pharmacology.; Nursing.; Chemotherapy.; Drugs.; Pharmacology; Drug Therapy; Pharmaceutical Preparations;
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ADHD medications : history, science, and issues / by Stolberg, Victor B.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A case study : driven by fire -- What are ADHD medications? -- ADHD medications : a brief history -- How ADHD medications work -- Effects and applications -- Risks, misuse, and overdose -- Production, distribution, and regulation -- The social dimensions of ADHD medications -- The future of ADHD medications."The treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex challenge. This book provides comprehensive, scientific coverage of the numerous different types of drugs that are used to treat ADHD, and it examines the historical, sociological, and policy-related factors involved in the use of ADHD medications. A national study indicated that 11 percent of U.S. children and teens were diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2011--a figure 43 percent higher than in 2003. The incidence of ADHD diagnoses among females has also increased significantly. For the millions of Americans of all ages who are diagnosed with ADHD, the proper treatment of this disorder is critically important. ADHD Medications: History, Science, and Issues provides readers with the complete story of ADHD drugs. The book discusses the pharmacological basis of the effects of these powerful drugs; examines the myriad social dimensions of the use, misuse, and abuse of these substances; and identifies the range of issues that affect the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD. After an introductory case study of an individual with ADHD and this individual's problems and successes with ADHD medicines, this new book in the Story of a Drug series provides an overview of ADHD and its various symptoms, as well as the causes, prevalence, and diagnosis of ADHD. Various treatment approaches--including information about the many medications used--are discussed in detail, as well as other substances and alternative ways used to treat individuals with ADHD. Readers will also gain an understanding of neurotransmission and the specific mechanism of action of ADHD medications; the effects and applications of these drugs, plus their associated risks, misuse, and abuse; as well as related policy issues, with special focus on the controversial issues regarding ADHD drug scheduling (categorization)." -- Publisher's description
Subjects: Attention-deficit disorder in adults; Drugs; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Drug Therapy; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions.;
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The right to pain relief and other deep roots of the opioid epidemic / by Sullivan, Mark D.(Mark Daniel),1955-author.; Ballantyne, Jane,1948-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Pain has always been a problem for Western Society, but not the same kind of problem. Until about 1500, pain was primarily understood as a religious problem. Pain and suffering challenged the truth of religious belief and the legitimacy of the Church: How could a just, merciful, and all-powerful God allow so much pain and suffering in the world? As our society became more secular over the next 300 years, pain came to be understood primarily as a social problem. This modernizing society aimed to create the best environment for human flourishing: How might human society be designed and regulated to reduce the pain and suffering of everyone to the minimum possible? At least since 1900, we have separated pain as a medical problem from the remainder of human suffering. We have aimed to reduce this problem to a minimum through medical treatment. This quest has led us to our opioid epidemic. To fully comprehend the limitations of this medical interpretation, we must appreciate how the medical explanation of pain grew out of earlier religious and social interpretations of pain"--
Subjects: Chronic pain.; Opioid abuse; Chronic Pain; Opioid Epidemic; Patient Rights; Social Cognition;
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