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ELSEVIER Introduction To Clinical Pharmacology 10Ed (Pb 2022) by Visovsky C.G.
Emphasizing safe and effective drug administration, Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition, helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and prevent medication errors. It promotes safety by showing how drugs and drug classes work, so you can understand why drugs are given, as well as the adverse effects and drug interactions that may occur. A thorough nursing process section with each drug class outlines the nurse's role when administering drugs. The updated Get Ready for the Next Generation NCLEX (R) Examination! feature offers case studies with Next Generation NCLEX-format questions to help you prepare for the new licensure examination._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_Ideal scope of content and readability for LPN/LVN programs includes basic, need-to-know pharmacology content._x000D_Safety Alert boxes highlight important nursing considerations for safe medication administration and monitoring._x000D_Lifespan Considerations boxes for children and older adults draw attention to information that would be especially important when giving a specific drug to patients of those age groups._x000D_A focus on understanding drug classes helps students understand the actions and uses of drug classes and provides a framework for safe, effective practice as new drugs are introduced to the market._x000D_Video clips on medication administration procedures provide students with a visual reference for safe medication administration._x000D_Key terms with phonetic pronunciations and text page references help improve students' terminology and language skills before they enter clinical practice._x000D_Essential content is highlighted throughout the text, as in all of Elsevier's LPN Threads textbooks, with features such as Top Tips for Safety, Memory Joggers, and Lifespan Considerations boxes._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_NEW! Get Ready for the Next Generation NCLEX (R) Examination! section includes key points, review questions, and case studies with Next Generation NCLEX-format questions to prepare students for the new licensure examination._x000D_NEW! Reorganized chapters break up lengthy content and more logically present pharmacological content by body system or major disorder._x000D_UPDATED! Coverage of newly approved and updated pharmaceutical treatments and drugs prepares students for practice._x000D_ _x000D_
Unit I General Principles_x000D_
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1. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice _x000D_
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2. Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration _x000D_
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3. Principles of Pharmacology _x000D_
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Unit II Principals of Medication Administration_x000D_
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4. Drug Calculation: Preparing and Administering Drugs_x000D_
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Unit III Drug Categories_x000D_
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5. Drugs for Bacterial Infections_x000D_
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6. Drugs for Fungal Infections and Tuberculosis_x000D_
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7. Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections _x000D_
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8. Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems _x000D_
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9. Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary System_x000D_
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10. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System_x000D_
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11. Drugs for Central Nervous System Problems_x000D_
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12. Drugs for Mental Health_x000D_
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13. Drugs for Pain Management _x000D_
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14. Drugs for Inflammation, Arthritis and Gout_x000D_
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15. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems _x000D_
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16. Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System _x000D_
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17. Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation_x000D_
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18. Drugs for Osteoporosis and Hormonal Problems_x000D_
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19. Drug Therapy for Diabetes_x000D_
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20. Drugs for Eye and Ear Problems _x000D_
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21. Over-the-Counter Drug Therapy_x000D_