Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy

Ready to master the medication process? Tap into the go-to resource fornursing pharmacology basics, withthefullyupdated new fifth edition ofPharmacologyMade Incredibly Easy!. Offering clear, concise descriptions of crucial nursing pharmacology concepts and procedures, this easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated guide offers step-by-step guidance so to can grasp the fundamentals in enjoyableIncredibly Easystyle. Frominitial assessment to safe medication administration and patient care plans, this is the perfect supplement to class materials, offering solid preparation for NCLEX, as well as a handy refresher for experienced nurses. Learn the ins and outs of nursing pharmacology care, withthelatest data and protocols: NEWchapterson patient education, sensory drugs, and dermatologic drugs NEWchapter on medication safety, including abbreviations to avoid and a review of dosage calculations NEWcontent on current approved medications and dosages, andexpected versus adverse effects NEWcontent onemergency drugs, herbs/supplements,immunization schedule, and more Hundreds of colorful diagrams, drawings, and chartsthat illustrate core concepts, witheasy-to-retain definitionsandclear direction on administering drugs; drug distribution, absorption, and metabolism; drug classes and their uses; and potential drug interactions Quick-scan outline format offersup-to-date guidance on areas including: Nursing pharmacology fundamentals Concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics Pain drugs, autonomic nervous system drugs, neurologic and neuromuscular drugs Psychotherapeutic, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, and immunosuppressant drugs Antineoplastic drugs, drugs for fluid and electrolyte balance Ways a drug may affect patients of different ages and other warnings Contentreflects theNCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model- guidance from initial assessment to evaluating outcomes "Practice Makes Perfect"end-of-book practice exam-approximately 100 newNCLEX-style questions, to increase your exam confidence Chapter features include: Prototype pro- Actions, indications, and nursing considerations for common prototype drugs A three-step processis provided throughout the chapters to help you care for individuals taking commonly prescribed medications Pharm function- Explains and illustrates how drugs act in the body, and addresses how to recognize and treat adverse reactions Before you give that drug- Warnings to consider before you administer a drug Education edge- Information to share with your patient Black Box Warningsboxes draw attention to life-threatening concerns Lifespan Lightbulbboxeshighlight information about how a drug or drug class may affect patients of different ages Quick quiz- End-of-chapter questions with answers/explanations, to help you remember the essentials Nurse Joy and Jakeillustrated characters offer tips and insights throughout About the Clinical Editors Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, CNE, CNECI, COI, FAADN, is a Professor of Nursing at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio Nicole Heimgartner, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CNECI, COI, is a Nursing Faculty member at Galen College of Nursing in Louisville, Kentucky Carolyn Gersch, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, is a Professor of Practice in the Nursing Program at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio