Focus on Nursing Pharmacology

Master the Principles of Effective Drug Therapy with Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 8th Edition. This current and concise book is optimized for today's nursing practice, making challenging concepts more approachable. Whether you're a nursing student or a seasoned practitioner, this book will help you establish a solid foundation for effective drug therapy throughout your career.

With the updated 8th edition, author Amy M. Karch builds on your knowledge of physiology, chemistry, and nursing fundamentals. She helps you conceptualize the need-to-know information about each group of drugs, making it easier for you to apply your knowledge in a clinical setting. The engaging learning features in this edition will also cultivate your critical thinking and patient education capabilities.

One of the new features in this edition is the Concept Mastery Alerts, which alert you to commonly misunderstood concepts. Additionally, the book includes unfolding case-based vignettes written by the National League for Nursing, bringing concepts to life through realistic clinical scenarios. This streamlined approach emphasizes need-to-know information for efficient learning, saving your time and energy.

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology also includes several helpful sections and boxes. The Nursing Processes section clarifies the process for planning patient-centered care. Critical Thinking Scenarios guide you through the collection and application of data for commonly encountered clinical interactions. Nursing Considerations sections provide rationale behind each nursing intervention, enhancing your clinical decision-making capabilities.

Furthermore, this book includes Drug Lists at the beginning of each chapter, enabling fast identification of prototype drugs for each drug class. Drugs in Focus tables provide at-a-glance reference for generic and trade names, usual dosage, and indications for each drug within a class. Focus on Safe Medication Administration boxes help you ensure patient safety and increase the therapeutic effectiveness of drugs.

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology understands the need for evidence-based practice. That's why it includes Focus on the Evidence boxes, identifying the best nursing practices associated with specific drugs based on available evidence. Additionally, it alerts you to the known interactions between specific herbs or alternative therapies and drugs in the Focus on Herbal and Alternative Therapies section.

With Check Your Understanding sections, you'll be well-equipped for your exams. These sections include NCLEX®-style review questions, including alternate-format questions. And to further enhance your learning experience, you can watch the Watch and Learn videos available on thePoint®, helping you avoid medication errors in practice.

Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for nursing pharmacology. Take your drug therapy knowledge to the next level with Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 8th Edition. Order your copy today and embark on a journey of effective and efficient drug therapy in your nursing career.

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