Janet L. Stringer

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

New Jersey

Science

What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class, Fourth Edition

A time-saving, stress-reducing approach to learning the essential concepts of pharmacology Great for USMLE review! "This could be a very useful tool for students who struggle with understanding the most basic concepts in pharmacology for course and licensure examinations. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service Basic Concepts in Pharmacology provides you with a complete framework for studying -– and understanding -- the fundamental principles of drug actions. With this unique learning system, you’ll be able to identify must-know material, recognize your strengths and weaknesses, minimize memorization, streamline your study, and build your confidence. Basic Concepts in Pharmacology presents drugs by class, details exactly what you need to know about each class, and reinforces key concepts and definitions. With this innovative text you’ll be able to: Recognize the concepts you truly must know before moving on to other material Understand the fundamental principles of drug actions Organize and condense the drug information you must remember Review key information, which is presented in boxes, illustrations, and tables Identify the most important drugs in each drug class Seven sections specifically designed to simplify the learning process and help you gain an understanding of the most important concepts: General Principles Drugs That Affect the Autonomic Nervous System Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System Drugs That Act on the Central Nervous System Chemotherapeutic Agents Drugs That Affect the Endocrine System Miscellaneous Drugs (Includes Toxicology and Poisoning)

Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class, Fourth Edition

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Virginia Poole Arcangelo

Andrew M. Peterson

Veronica Wilbur

Jennifer A. Reinhold

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

A Practical Approach

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Be ready to prescribe and administer drugs safely and effectively--and grasp all the vitals of pharmacology--with the fully updated Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice, 4th edition. Written by pharmacology nursing experts, this easy-to-read text offers proven frameworks for treating more than 50 common diseases and disorders. Learn how to identify disorders, review possible therapies, then prescribe and monitor drug treatment, accurately. Based on current evidence and real-life patient scenarios, this is the perfect pharmacology learning guide and on-the-spot clinical resource. Absorb the key principles and practical methods for accurate prescribing and monitoring, with . . . NEW chapter on Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis NEWand updated therapies, and updated and additional case studies, with sample questions NEW content on the impacts of the Affordable Care Act Updated chapters on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and pharmacogenomics Updated evidence-basedalgorithms and drugtables - Listing uses, mechanisms, adverse effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and monitoring parameters, organized by drug class; quick access to generic and trade names and dosages Quick-scan format organizes information by body system Chapter features include: Brief overview - Pathophysiology of each disorder, and relevant classes of drugs Monitoring Patient Response section - What to monitor, and when Patient Education section - Includes information on CAM for each disorder Drug Overview tables - Usual dose, contraindications and side effects, and special considerations Algorithms - Visual cues on how to approach treatment Updated Recommended Order of Treatment tables - First-, second- and third-line drug therapies for each disorder Answers to Case Study Questions for each disorder - Strengthens critical thinking skills Selecting the Most Appropriate Agentsection - The thought process for choosing an initial drug therapy Principles of Therapeuticsunit - Avoiding medication errors; pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; impact of drug interactions and adverse events; principles of pharmacotherapy for pediatrics, pregnancy/lactation, and geriatrics Disorders units - Pharmacotherapy for disorders in various body systems Pharmacotherapy in Health Promotion unit - Smoking cessation, immunizations, weight management Women's Health unit - Including contraception, menopause, and osteoporosis Integrative Approach to Patient Care unit - Issues to consider when presented with more than one diagnosis Standard pharmacotherapeutics text for nurse practitioners, students, and physician assistants Ancillaries - Case Study answers, multiple choice questions and answers for every chapter, PowerPoints, Acronyms List

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice

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Joyce E. Dains

Linda Ciofu Baumann

Pamela Scheibel

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Take the 'next step' in health assessment! Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care, 5th Edition goes beyond basic history and physical examination to help you master the diagnostic reasoning process. You'll develop this key skill by following assessment guidelines that focus on a specific complaint rather than beginning with a previously established diagnosis or disease entity. Written by advanced practice nursing experts Joyce Dains, Linda Baumann, and Pamela Scheibel, this edition includes new chapters on evidence-based preventive health screening and on heartburn and indigestion, along with a new full-color design. Master the differential diagnosis process outlined in this book, and you'll be able to accurately diagnose the majority of patients seen in today's primary care settings.

 * A clear, consistent diagnostic reasoning process takes you to the next step of health assessment - beyond basic history and physical examination to diagnostic reasoning.
 * Diagnostic Reasoning: Focused History sections use 'self-questions' to walk you through the thinking process involved in obtaining a pertinent, relevant, problem-specific history that will assist in differential diagnosis.
 * Diagnostic Reasoning: Focused Physical Examination sections explain how to perform more advanced diagnostic techniques and interpret the findings.
 * Key Questions guide you through assessment and toward an accurate diagnosis by listing questions to ask the patient, followed by explanations of what the patient's responses might signify.
 * Laboratory and Diagnostic Studies sections outline the types of studies that might be appropriate based on the focused history and focused physical examination.
 * Differential Diagnosis sections offer the most common diagnoses for each patient problem and summarize the history and physical examination findings, along with recommended laboratory and diagnostic studies.
 * Differential Diagnosis tables provide a quick-reference summary of possible diagnoses for each patient problem.
 * Evidence-Based Practice boxes - more than 30 are NEW - summarize the scientific evidence related to the diagnosis of patient problems.
 * Alphabetical Table of Contents provides a convenient listing of common health problems.

 * NEW Evidence-Based Preventive Health Screening chapter helps you screen for common asymptomatic conditions and promote wellness.
 * NEW Heartburn and Indigestion chapter addresses this common condition and includes important differential diagnoses such as myocardial infarction and cancer of the esophagus.
 * NEW! Separate chapters on limb pain divide the topic by lower extremities and upper extremities, offering more focused, easy-to-locate coverage.
 * NEW! Information on screening for abuse and sexual assault helps in identifying patients who might need additional support or intervention.
 * NEW! Updated information on psychiatric/mental health problems reflects the latest changes in practice as well as changes to the DSM.
 * NEW! More than 20 NEW illustrations enhance content and a full-color design makes topics easier to find.

Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care

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Diana J. Mason

Deborah B. Gardner

Freida Hopkins Outlaw

Eileen T. O'Grady

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

The first and most sustained resource of its kind, Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 7th Edition features analysis of healthcare issues and first-person stories to help you learn how to influence policy in today's changing health care environment. Approximately 150 expert contributors present a wide range of topics in policies and politics, providing a more complete background than can be found in any other policy textbook on the market. Discussions include the latest updates on conflict management, health economics, lobbying, the use of media, and working with communities for change. With these innovative insights and strategies, you'll be prepared to play a leadership role in the four spheres in which nurses are politically active: the workplace, government, professional organizations, and the community.

 * Comprehensive coverage of healthcare policies and politics provides a broader understanding of nursing leadership and political activism, as well as complex business and financial issues.
 * Taking Action essays include personal accounts of how nurses have participated in politics and what they have accomplished.
 * Expert authors make up a virtual Nursing Who's Who in healthcare policy, sharing information and personal perspectives gained in the crafting of healthcare policy.
 * Winner of several American Journal of Nursing "Book of the Year" awards!

 * NEW! Nine new chapters ensure you have the most up-to-date information on key topics such as ethical dimensions of policy and politics, patient engagement, public health, women's reproductive health, emergency preparedness, new health insurance exchanges, and much more.
 * NEW! The latest information and perspectives are provided by nursing leaders who influenced health care reform, including the Affordable Care Act.
 * NEW! Emphasis on evidence-based policy throughout the text.
 * NEW! A list of web links is included in most chapters for further study.

Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care

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Ann B. Hamric

Charlene M. Hanson

Mary Fran Tracy

An Integrative Approach

Addressing all major advanced practice nursing competencies, roles, and issues, Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach, 5th Edition provides a clear, comprehensive, and current introduction to APN today. It applies APN core competencies to the major APN roles - including the burgeoning Nurse Practitioner role - and covers topics ranging from the evolution of APN to evidence-based practice, leadership, ethical decision-making, and health policy. This edition includes a new chapter on the international development of APN, new and enhanced illustrations, and a colorful new reader-friendly format for improved readability. From internationally known APN experts Ann Hamric, Charlene Hanson, Mary Fran Tracy, and Eileen O'Grady, along with a host of internationally recognized APN contributors, Advanced Practice Nursing introduces you to APN and helps you identify an APN role, develop key competencies for that role, and succeed as an APN. Coverage of APN core competencies defines and describes all competencies, including direct clinical practice, guidance and coaching, consultation, evidence-based practice (EBP), leadership, collaboration, and ethical decision-making. Operationalizes and applies APN core competencies to the major APN specialties including the Clinical Nurse Specialist, the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, the Certified Nurse-Midwife, and the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Content on managing APN environments addresses such factors as business planning and reimbursement; marketing, negotiating, and contracting; regulatory, legal, and credentialing requirements; health policy issues; and nursing outcomes and performance improvement research. Unique Exemplar boxes provide real-life scenarios, showing APN competencies in action. In-depth discussions of educational strategies show how nurses develop competencies as they progress into advanced practice. Discussions of APN role development clearly explain the career trajectory that you can anticipate as you transition to advanced practice. EXPANDED international focus includes a NEW International Development of Advanced Practice Nursing chapter that addresses common issues such as the public image and status of APN, dealing with physician resistance, discrepancies in titling, and educational standardization. ENHANCED reader-friendly format includes more headings, tables, and illustrations in lieu of long stretches of unbroken text. REVISED Evidence-Based Practice chapter emphasizes the key competency of evidence-based practice (EBP) and includes a comprehensive history and explanation of the steps of the EBP process. UPDATED Health Policy chapter covers key U.S. initiatives affecting APN including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing report, the Consensus Model of APRN Regulation, and how APNs can engage in the political process. ENHANCED Exemplar boxes (case studies), including Day in the Life vignettes of each APN specialty, emphasize innovative practices and coverage of advanced practice roles. Increased interprofessional content emphasizes the subjects of ethics, collaboration, and consultation. Enhanced integration of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) considerations and literature makes this text ideal for DNP programs.

Advanced Practice Nursing

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Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class, Fourth Edition

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Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice

Joyce E. Dains; Linda Ciofu Baumann; Pamela Scheibel

Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care

Diana J. Mason; Deborah B. Gardner; Freida Hopkins Outlaw; Eileen T. O'Grady

Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care

Ann B. Hamric; Charlene M. Hanson; Mary Fran Tracy; Eileen T. O'Grady

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Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class, Fourth Edition

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Joyce E. Dains; Linda Ciofu Baumann; Pamela Scheibel

Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care

Diana J. Mason; Deborah B. Gardner; Freida Hopkins Outlaw; Eileen T. O'Grady

Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care

Ann B. Hamric; Charlene M. Hanson; Mary Fran Tracy; Eileen T. O'Grady

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