Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition
- NEW! Drugs for Cancer Treatment chapter is added to this edition.
- NEW! Expanded and refocused chapters include Drugs for Reproductive Health, Drugs for Thyroid and Adrenal Problems, and Drugs for Osteoporosis.
- NEW! High Alert Drugs boxes are added.
- NEW! Updated and newly approved pharmaceutical treatments and drugs prepare students for practice, covering only the drugs and drug categories that apply to the LPN/LVN role.
- NEW! Answer key includes end-of-chapter questions, including answers to questions for the Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) exam.
- Ideal scope of content and readability for LPN/LVN programs provides illustrated, need-to-know pharmacology information, and includes a new Drugs for Cancer Treatment chapter.
- A focus on drug categories helps you understand the actions and uses of drug classes and provides a framework for safe, effective practice as new drugs are introduced to the market.
- Rationales accompany nursing actions, helping you understand why actions or precautions are necessary and to better communicate directions to patients and their families.
- Safety Alert boxes and Black Box Warnings highlight important nursing considerations for safe medication administration and monitoring.
- Lifespan Considerations boxes draw attention to information that is especially important when giving a specific drug to older adults, children, or pregnant/lactating women.
- Get Ready for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination! section includes key points, review questions, and case studies with critical thinking questions to prepare you for the pharmacology questions on the NCLEX-PN® Exam.
- Top Tips for Safety and Memory Jogger features help you remember key information.
- Online video clips on medication administration procedures provide you with a visual reference for safe drug administration.
- Key terms include definitions and page references to help you improve terminology and language skills before you enter clinical practice.