Understanding Pharmacology, 3rd Edition (EPUB)
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Understanding Pharmacology 3rd Edition (EPUB)
By M. Linda Workman PhD RN FAAN, Linda A. LaCharity PhD RN
Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety, 3rd Edition presents pharmacology in a way that is easy to grasp, using simplified language, clear headings, and helpful visual cues such as Memory Joggers, Drug Alerts, Do Not Confuse warnings, and Critical Points for Safety. Rather than relying on memorization, this book helps you truly understand drug actions and safe medication practices. Updated drug tables with detailed nursing implications provide the essential information needed for accurate preparation and administration. Online case studies further support readiness for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN exams.
Chapters include sections on Priority Actions to Take Before, Priority Actions to Take After, and Teaching Priorities for Patients, highlighting key considerations in administering medications, monitoring effects, and educating patients. Life span considerations outline how drug therapy may differ in children, older adults, and pregnant patients. A review of math and dosage calculations reinforces safe medication preparation practices.
Each chapter ends with a Get Ready for the NCLEX Examination! section that summarizes essential content and includes review questions. Visual learners benefit from cartoon icons in Common Side Effects boxes that help reinforce key adverse effects. Drug Alert and Do Not Confuse boxes draw attention to common medication and dosage errors, while Memory Joggers support retention of important concepts. Try This! boxes in the dosage calculations chapter offer hands-on practice.
New features include Clinical Judgment questions at the end of clinical chapters, additional Critical Point for Safety boxes, around 40 animations on the companion Evolve site, and a printed answer key with rationales to support self-assessment. Updated drug tables list adult dosages and nursing implications to reflect current practice.