Susan M. Ford

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Science

Prepare your students for successful practice and NCLEX-PN success with this updated 11th Edition of Roach''s Introductory Clinical Pharmacology. Developed by nurses for nurses, this practice-oriented text not only helps students learn about drugs and their effect on real people, but also models how to relay this information to patients. Known for its impeccably accurate drug content, this bestseller focuses on basic principles and the nurse''s responsibility in medication management. The book''s easy-to-understand writing style combines with empowering online resources, including videos, NCLEX-PN-style review questions, and drug monographs, to help students hone their critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they master one of the most challenging content areas in the curriculum.



KEY FEATURES


 * NEW! Unique Concept Mapping introduced in Chapter 5, Patient Education help students both process and visualize important concepts.
 * NEW! A List of Abbreviations is now on the inside back cover for easy reference.
 * NEW! Concept Mastery Alerts highlight and clarify commonly misunderstood concepts.
 * Pharmacology in Practice Case Studies focus on assessment, administration, or teaching issues that affect real-life patients and are revisited in the Think Critically questions which ask students to explore options and make clinical judgments related to the administration of drugs.
 * The Nursing Process framework presents care of the patient as it relates to the drug and drug regimen, as well as Checklists of Relevant Nursing Diagnoses .
 * Patient Case Study scenarios threaded through each chapter offer a "simulation-focus" to help students get a sense of real world nursing.
 * Nursing Alerts quickly identify urgent nursing actions that may be required when managing a patient receiving a specific drug or drug category through.
 * Drug Interaction Tables provide at-a-glance information about the likelihood of a patient problem when multiple drugs are given.
 * Summary Drug Tables list drugs from the classes discussed in each chapter, including names, uses, frequent adverse reactions, and general dosing information.
 * Lifespan Considerations boxes meet the needs of specific populations at risk or needing specific drug administration considerations through practical.
 * Herbal Considerations boxes provide information on herbs and complementary and alternative remedies.
 * Chronic Care Considerations prepare for situations that may arise during drug therapy for patients with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension, or epilepsy, including issues of polypharmacy through.
 * Know Your Drugs (matching questions), Calculate Medication Dosages (dosage calculation questions), and Prepare for NCLEX-PN (NCLEX-style questions), appear at the end of each drug chapter.
 * Learning Objectives, Key Terms, and Drug Class lists identify potential errors and safety concerns to help students focus their reading and enhance their mastery of course concepts.
 * An updated Appendix H (NCLEX-PN test plan) addresses he latest test plan, as well as the concept-based curricula through additional definitions and links to content items in the text that correspond to concept-based teaching strategies

This leading content is also incorporated into Lippincott CoursePoint , a dynamic learning solution that integrates this book''s curriculum, adaptive learning tools, real-time data reporting, and the latest evidence-based practice content together into one powerful student education solution. Lippincott CoursePoint improves the nursing students'' critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to prepare them for practice. Learn more at www.NursingEducationSuccess.com/CoursePoint.



Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology

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Kim Cooper

Kelly Gosnell

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Learn the skills essential to clinical practice with Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 8th Edition! This all-inclusive guide to fundamentals and medical-surgical nursing for the LPN/LVN covers everything from anatomy and physiology to nursing interventions and maternity, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, mental health, and community health care. Guidelines for patient care are presented within the framework of the nursing process; Nursing Care Plans are described within a case-study format to help you develop skills in clinical decision-making. In addition, the accessible, friendly overall style and clearly written review questions helps you to prepare for the NCLEX-PN® examination.

 * Clear coverage of skills across the human lifespan includes maternity, pediatrics, adults, and older adults.
 * Full-color, step-by-step instructions for over 110 skills show nursing techniques and procedures along with rationales for each.
 * Tenth grade reading level helps you to understand complex topics.
 * Skills are presented in a step-by-step format with clearly defined nursing actions and rationales.
 * Mathematics review in Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration chapter covers basic arithmetic skills prior to the discussion of medication administration.
 * Safety Alerts cover issues related to safe patient care in a variety of settings.
 * Health Promotion Considerations boxes highlight information on wellness and disease prevention, including infection control, diet, and pregnancy.
 * Nursing Care Plans emphasize patient goals and outcomes within a case-study format, and promotes clinical decision-making with critical thinking questions at the end of each care plan.
 * Patient Teaching boxes include post-hospital discharge guidelines and disease prevention instructions with a strong focus on three-way communication among the nurse, patient, and family members.
 * Communication boxes illustrate communication strategies using real-life examples of nurse-patient dialogue.
 * Lifespan Consideration boxes provide you with age-specific information for the care of the patient.
 * Home Health Considerations boxes discuss issues facing patients and their caregivers in the home setting.
 * Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination section at the end of each chapter provides Key Points, Review Questions, and Critical Thinking Activities to reinforce learning.
 * Coordinated Care boxes promote comprehensive patient care with other members of the health care team, focusing on prioritization, assignment, supervision, collaboration, delegation, and leadership topics.

 * NEW! Expanded and updated art program enhances content with original photos and line art.
 * NEW! NCLEX-PN Review questions at the end of each chapter include alternate item formats and cover all chapter objectives.
 * NEW! Reorganized chapters make it easier for you to follow and understand the material.
 * Expanded and updated Cultural Considerations boxes explore specific health and cultural issues to help you address the needs of the increasingly diverse patient and resident populations.

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