Master Clinical Pharmacology with the 10th Edition of Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

Written by renowned experts Constance G Visovsky PhD RN ACNP-BC FAAN, Cheryl H. Zambroski PhD RN, and Shirley M. Hosler RN BSN MSN, this authoritative textbook is designed to help nursing students understand the principles of pharmacology and prevent medication errors. Emphasizing safe and effective drug administration, the 10th edition of Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology is an essential resource for LPN/LVN programs.

Comprehensive Coverage of Pharmacology Principles

The textbook promotes safety by explaining how drugs and drug classes work, enabling students to 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, ensuring that students are well-prepared for clinical practice.

Prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX Examination

The updated “Get Ready for the Next Generation NCLEX Examination!” feature offers case studies with Next Generation NCLEX-format questions to help students prepare for the new licensure examination. This valuable resource ensures that students are confident and ready to succeed in their careers.

Key Features for Effective Learning

• Safety Alert boxes highlight important nursing considerations for safe medication administration and monitoring.
• 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.
• 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.
• Video clips on medication administration procedures provide students with a visual reference for safe medication administration.
• Key terms with phonetic pronunciations and text page references help improve students’ terminology and language skills before they enter clinical practice.

Essential Content for Nursing Students

Essential content is highlighted throughout the text, with features such as Top Tips for Safety, Memory Joggers, and Lifespan Considerations boxes. The reorganized chapters break up lengthy content and more logically present pharmacological content by body system or major disorder.

Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in pharmacology with the inclusion of newly approved and updated pharmaceutical treatments and drugs, preparing students for practice.