Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses

Are you a nurse looking to improve your understanding of pharmacology and provide safe, effective care for your patients? Look no further than Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses! With its 19th edition, this essential resource guides you through the principles of pharmacology and how to apply them in your nursing practice. Gain the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about drug therapy, educate your patients, and administer medications confidently.

Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) exam coming up? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Our latest edition includes NGN-style case studies and questions, helping you develop the critical thinking skills necessary for the new question formats. Be well-prepared and tackle the exam with confidence.

Our concise and user-friendly text focuses on medication administration and drug actions. We provide an overview of general nursing care principles for each disorder, along with specific considerations for drug treatment. Additionally, you'll find drug monographs for major drug classes, detailing their actions, uses, and therapeutic outcomes.

Medication safety is paramount, which is why we emphasize it throughout the book. Look out for Medication Safety Alerts and Clinical Pitfall boxes, as well as Do Not Confuse and High Alert icons. We want to ensure that you're well-equipped to administer medications safely and avoid any potential pitfalls.

Want some insider tips? Our Clinical Goldmine boxes highlight best practices and valuable insights for various clinical procedures. We believe that sharing these tips can enhance your nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.

Whether you're caring for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or older adults, our Lifespan Considerations boxes provide you with important information on the implications of drug therapy for different patient populations. Expand your knowledge and deliver exceptional care to patients across the lifespan.

Need quick access to drug information? Our comprehensive drug tables summarize generic and brand names, availability, and dosage ranges for key medications associated with each disorder. You'll have the details you need at your fingertips.

Getting ready for the NCLEX Examination? We've got you covered there too! At the end of each chapter, our "Get Ready for the NCLEX Examination!" section provides key points and review questions to ensure you're fully prepared for your course assessments and the NCLEX Examination.

When you choose Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, you gain access to a range of valuable learning resources on our Evolve website. From video clips of medication administration to animations of drug actions, drug calculators, patient teaching guides, and Next Generation NCLEX review questions, you'll have all the resources you need to enhance your pharmacological knowledge and excel in your nursing career.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to take your pharmacology expertise to the next level. Invest in Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses today and revolutionize your nursing practice. Get your copy now!