Core Concepts in Pharmacology with CDROM by Leland Norman Holland;Jeanine Adams Michael PatrickBrice (9780131714731)
Leland Norman Holland;Jeanine Adams Michael PatrickBrice
Release Date: 01 April 2006 Format: Mixed media product Pages: 701 Category: Pharmacology Publisher: Prentice Hall ISBN: 9780131714731 ISBN-10: 0131714732
Introduces LPN/LVNs to pharmacology principles and practices. The body system and disease organization (versus drug classification) is more intuitive and patient care oriented because it places the drug in context of how they are used therapeutically. Nursing Process flowcharts provide succinct, easy-to-read view of the most important nurisng actions for tehe prescribed drug classes; Lifespan Facts provide important pediatric adn geriatric considerations for drug therapies; Natural Alternatives features present a popular herbal and dietary supplement that may be considered along with conventional drugs; Mechanism in Action features use computer animations to clearly demonstrate drug action; Patient Need boxes help a nurse develop communication skills to help increase patient education and understanding. Reference forLicense Practical Nurses and License Vocational Nurses