Karchs Focus on Nursing Pharmacology

by Tucker, Rebecca

• ISBN13: 9781975180409
• ISBN10: 1975180402
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781975180423
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781496318213, 9781975100964, 9781975130602
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-01-18
• Publisher: LWW
• More Book Details

About This Book

Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 9th Edition

Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology is a comprehensive textbook designed to help nursing students master the essential concepts of pharmacology. This book is a go-to resource for nursing students and educators, offering a detailed exploration of drug therapy principles and meeting the scope and sequence requirements for typical nursing pharmacology courses.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by nursing students in undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as by practicing nurses looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of pharmacology. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of drug therapy, including healthcare professionals and educators.

History and Editions

The 9th edition of Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology has been extensively updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on pharmacology. This edition includes detailed updates on dosage calculations, equations, and measurement systems commonly encountered in clinical practice. It also provides expanded coverage of substance use and illicit substances, keeping students current with the latest perspectives and approaches in nicotine and nicotine replacement, alcohol, and medications to treat withdrawal/abstinence medication.

Author and Other Works

Rebecca Tucker is the author of the 9th edition of Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology. Building on Amy M. Karch's popular, streamlined writing style, Rebecca Tucker integrates students' knowledge of physiology, chemistry, and nursing fundamentals with a focus on essential information about each drug group. This approach cultivates critical thinking, clinical judgment, and patient communication skills that students need to excel in their exams and on the job.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in nursing pharmacology, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Updated Research: The 9th edition includes detailed updates on pharmacological agents, their mechanisms of action, and their clinical applications.
• Interactive Learning Features: The text is complemented by engaging learning features such as new chapters on vitamin, minerals, complementary/alternative medications, and ear medications.
• Clinical Relevance: The book emphasizes the practical application of pharmacological knowledge in real-world clinical settings.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781975180409
• Used/Rental: Available through various retailers like eCampus.com (ISBN-13: 9781975180409)
• eBook: Not explicitly mentioned but available through some online retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Publication Date: January 10, 2023
• Number of Pages: 1168 pages
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 inches

Other Editions and Formats

• 10th Edition: Not available yet; the 9th edition is the latest.
• Related ISBNs:
• 9781975180409 (Paperback)
• 1975180402 (ISBN-10)
• 9781975180409 (eBook, not explicitly mentioned but available through some online retailers)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.