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by Cynthia J. Watkins (Author), Charlet L. Blades (Author)
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Half pharmacology, half dosage calculations--plus an intensive, yet clear & simple review of basic math and online quizzing!Here's the must-have knowledge and guidance students need to gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and the safe administration of medications in one text. A body systems approach to pharmacology with a basic math review and a focus on drug classifications prepare them to administer specific drugs in the clinical setting. See what students are saying online about previous editions...
"Very good setup and I passed with an A." "Bought as a textbook for a class, I will be holding on to this as a desk reference." "Must-have [for] Nursing student. Amazing book and straight to the point. And a lot of review questions."
- New & Updated! Thoroughly reviewed and updated medication data to reflect the most current information and best practices
- Updated & Expanded! Coverage of procedures for ensuring safe administration
- Expanded & Revised! Layout and placement of tables, boxes, and figures to make important concepts easy to grasp
- Expanded! More dosage calculation problems to provide additional hands-on practice
- All objectives for each chapter reviewed and aligned with CAAHEP and ABHES competencies.
- Basic math review helps students learn to perform the calculations necessary to administer medications correctly.
- Medication administration presented through pharmacology basics, techniques and procedures, supplies, safety and regulations, and prescriptions and labels.
- "Master the Essentials" tables cover side effects, precautions, contraindications, and interactions for each classification.
- Drug classification review tables reinforce need-to-know information to each class.
- "Fast Tip" boxes offer quick facts and mnemonics.
- "A Closer Look" boxes examine important information in detail.
- "Check-up Questions" throughout each chapter promote understanding and help students retain and apply the information.
- Coverage of specific medications provides context for learning drug classifications.
- Critical-thinking exercises encourage students to think beyond the chapter and apply their new knowledge to real-life scenarios.
- Review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce learning.
Number of Pages: 560
Publication Date: February 03, 2025
