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| Publisher | Cengage Learning, Inc |
| ISBN 13 | 9781435489097 |
| ISBN 10 | 1435489098 |
| Book Description | Now in its eighth edition, PHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF NURSING CARE, International Edition is a trusted resource for understanding the drugs utilized most frequently in patient care settings. Following a thorough introduction to drugs and their therapies, the book moves through the major drug classifications according to clinical use or the body systems they treat, integrating specific nursing practices and protocols along the way. Known for an easy-to-read writing style, logical organization, and advanced critical thinking features, the eighth edition of PHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF NURSING CARE, International Edition coordinates with an expanded supplement package loaded with robust tools and technology designed to enhance your understanding of the material. |
| Editorial Review | Section I: INTRODUCTION TO DRUGS AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. 1. Drugs/Agents and Factors Affecting their Action. 2. Principles and Methods of Drug Administration. 3. Intravenous Drug Therapy. 4. Calculating Medication Dosages. 5. Drug Therapy for Pediatric Clients. 6. Drug Therapy for Older Adults. Section II: AGENTS THAT INTERFERE WITH MICROBIAL GROWTH. 7. Antibacterial Agents and Antiviral Agents. 8. Antifungal Agents and Antiparasitic Agents. 9. Antiseptics and Disinfectants. SECTION III: AGENTS USED TO CONTROL PAIN AND INFLAMMATION. 10. Analgesics and Antipyretics. 11. Anesthetics. 12. Anti-inflammatory Agents. 13. Agent Used to Treat Hyperuricemia and Gout. Section IV: AGENTS USED TO TREAT RESPIRATORY HEALTH ALTERATIONS. 14. Antihistamines, Decongestants, Expectorants, and Antitussives. 15. Bronchodilators and Other Respiratory Agents. Section V: AGENTS USED TO TREAT CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH ALTERATIONS. 16. Antiarrhythmic Agents/Cardiac Stimulants and Depressants. 17. Agents that Dilate Blood Vessels. 18. Diuretics and Antihypertensives. 19. Agents Used to Treat Hyperlipidemia. 20. Agents Affecting Blood Clotting. Section VI: AGENTS USED TO TREAT NUTRITION ALTERATIONS. 21. Agents Used to Treat Anemias. 22. Vitamins, Minerals, and Other Nutritional Agents. Section VII: AGENTS USED TO TREAT GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH ALTERATIONS. 23. Agents Used to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Hyperacidity. 24. Antiemetics and Emetics. 25. Laxatives and Antidiarrheals. Section VIII: AGENTS USED TO TREAT NEUROLOGICAL HEALTH ALTERATIONS. 26. Central Nervous System Sedatives and Hypnotics. 27. Anxiolytics and Other Agents Used to Treat Psychiatric Health Alterations. 28. C.N.S. Stimulants, Agents Used to Treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Agents Used to Treat Alzheimer's Disease. 29. Agents Used to Treat Musculoskeletal Health Alterations. 30. Agents Used to Treat Parkinson 's Disease. 31. Agents Used to Treat Seizures. 32. Substance Abuse. 33. Agents Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System. Section IX: AGENTS USED TO TREAT ENDOCRINE HEALTH ALTERATIONS. 34. Agents Affecting Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Pituitary Function. 35. Agents Used to Treat Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia. Section X: AGENTS AFFECTING THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM. 36. Sex Hormones. 37. Agents Used in Obstetrical Care. Section XI: AGENTS AFFECTING IMMUNITY. 38. Agents that Affect Immunity. 39. Antineoplastic Agents and Adjunct Drugs Used in Cancer Treatment. Section XII: AGENTS USED TO TREAT EYE, EAR, AND SKIN HEALTH ALTERATIONS. 40. Agents Used in the Treatment of Conditions of the Eyes. 41. Agents Used in the Treatment of Conditions of the Ears. 42. Agents Used in the Treatment of Skin Conditions. Appendix 1: Pharmacologic Classifications. Appendix 2: Immunization Schedules. Appendix 3: Approximate Normal Laboratory Values for Adults. Appendix 4: Common Food/Drug/Herbal Interactions. Appendix 5: I.S.M.P.'s List of High-Alert Medications. Appendix 6: I.S.M.P.'s List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations. Appendix 7: The Joint Commission Official 'Do Not Use' List. Appendix 8: Abbreviations Commonly Found in Medication Prescriptions. Appendix 9: Spanish and French Translations of Common Medication Instructions. |
| About the Author | Barry S. Reiss is Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy at the Albany College of Pharmacy in Albany, New York. Along with co-author Mary Evans, he has presented numerous education programs in drug therapy. Mary E. Evans is the Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Study at the University of Southern Florida's College of Nursing. Formerly the Principle Research Scientist, Director of the Evaluation Unit, and Assistant Director of Evaluation and Services Research for the New York State Department of Mental Health, her special interest in drug therapy has brought her a wide variety of teaching experiences in the field. Dr. Evans earned her Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Albany, M.S.N. at the University of Pennsylvania, B.S. in Education from Temple University, and R.N. from Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Bonita Broyles is a former course coordinator and instructor at Piedmont Community College, where she twice received the Faculty Excellence Award, in addition to multiple Outstanding Faculty Awards. She continued her career as a nursing instructor for Columbus Technical Institute, and Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Coordinator in Gynecology at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus. Currently a part-time nurse and successful Delmar author, Dr. Broyles began working on PHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF NURSING CARE in its sixth edition, and has written four other Delmar nursing titles. Dr. Broyles earned her B.S.N. from Ohio State University, M.A. in Educational Media from North Carolina Central University, Ed.D. from LaSalle University, and Ph.D. in Adult Education from St. Regis University. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Barry S. Reiss, Mary E. Evans, Bonita Broyles |
| Edition Number | 8 |
| Publication Date | 26-Jun-12 |
| Number of Pages | 1152 |
Pharmacological Aspects Of Nursing Care Paperback English by Barry S. Reiss - 26-Jun-12
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