Mastering Pharmacology for Nurses: A Comprehensive Guide

As a nurse, providing safe and effective care to patients receiving drug therapy requires a deep understanding of pharmacology. The 19th edition of Basic Pharmacology for Nurses by Michelle J. Willihnganz MS RN CNE, Samuel L. Gurevitz PharmD CGP, and Bruce D. Clayton BS PharmD RPh is the ultimate resource to help you achieve this goal.

Practical Application of Pharmacology in Nursing Practice

This esteemed textbook is renowned for its practical application of the nursing process to drugs and disorders. It provides a comprehensive framework for making informed decisions about drug therapy, educating patients, and administering medications. With its concise and easy-to-understand approach, you’ll be well-equipped to master the basics of medication administration and drug actions.

Comprehensive Coverage of Pharmacology Principles

The book’s organized structure covers:

• Overview of general principles of nursing care for each disorder
• Specific nursing considerations for drug treatment
• Drug monographs for each major drug class, including actions, uses, and therapeutic outcomes
• Assessment, techniques, procedures, and documentation for safe medication administration
• Medication safety emphasis with alerts, pitfalls, and high alert icons
• Clinical Goldmine boxes highlighting best practices for clinical procedures
• Lifespan Considerations boxes addressing implications of drug therapy for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and older adults
• Drug tables summarizing generic and brand names, availability, and dosage ranges for key medications

NCLEX Examination Preparation

The “Get Ready for the NCLEX Examination!” section at the end of each chapter provides key points, review questions, and clinical scenarios to prepare you for course assessments and the NCLEX Examination. Additionally, the accompanying study guide offers review questions and clinical scenarios to reinforce your understanding of nursing pharmacology.

Learning Resources and Updates

The Evolve website provides valuable learning resources, including:

• Video clips of medication administration
• Animations of drug actions
• Drug calculators
• Patient teaching guides
• Next Generation NCLEX review questions

This updated edition includes:

• Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)-style questions to develop higher cognitive thinking skills and clinical judgment
• Newly approved and frequently prescribed pharmaceutical drugs and their therapeutic uses
• Unfolding case studies to translate pharmacological knowledge into nursing practice and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX exam

Stay ahead in your nursing career with Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, the ultimate comprehensive guide to mastering pharmacology and delivering exceptional patient care.