Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach (4th Edition) (Adams, Pharmacology for Nurses)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.80 (614 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0133026183 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 944 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Michael Patrick Adams, PhD, RT(R)(ARRT)
About the Author Michael Patrick Adams, PhD, RT(R)(ARRT)
It has been thoroughly updated to reflect current pharmacologic drugs, drug classes, processes, mechanisms, and warnings; and the newest QSEN competencies and NCLEX question formats.. This new Fourth Edition links pharmacology to patient care through exceptionally accurate, attractive graphics, rich media resources, extensive self-assessment tools, and features covering complementary medicine; diverse patient/lifestyle considerations; and evidence-based practice. Organized by body systems (units) and diseases (chapters), PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES: A PATHOPHYSIOLOGIC APPROACH, 4/e provides complete information on the drug classifications used to treat each disease class. Students can easily locate all relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology in the same chapter where each drug is discussed. This up-to-date text helps nursing students master pharmacology by tightly linking it to therapeutic goals and patient wellness. Exclusive Nursing Process Focus features clearly and concisely relates pharmacotherapy to patient assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning patient outcomes, implementing patient-centered care, and evaluating the outcomes
Great book! Nice book with great illustrations. Well written and easy to understand. I appreciate being able to purchase and rent books from Amazon to avoid the over priced books at the campus store. Amazon rentals makes things much easier on the pocket book since going to college is very expensive in itself, so appreciate this service. I also find that purchasing used book is great. Even purchasing used study gu. Mr. Fortes said Clear, succint - a great read for nurses!. This book is without the gook the other larger Pharmacology books give you. There's not a lot of the chemical break down like the other books but more of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are. Side effects are clearly spelled out and the book makes learning drugs easy. I wish I had this book the first time around!. Great way to learn about medications JBaker I enjoy reading this book and learning the different medications and how they affect the body and aid in treating signs, symptoms and diseases. The format of the provides you with summarized information of the different conditions and the various medications that can be used to treat the condition. The book also gives details on how the medications work in the body to treat the conditions. It is easy