Study Guide for Pharmacology : A Nursing Process Approach

by Kee, Joyce Lefever; Hayes, Evelyn R.; McCuistion, Linda E., Ph.D.; Haugen, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9781437717129
• ISBN10: 1437717128
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-17
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

This student study guide contains a variety of exercises specifically designed to reinforce content presented in the textbook. Chapter worksheets feature more than 1,800 study questions, 160 drug calculation and dosage problems, and case-based critical thinking exercises. Like the Kee text, the study guide features a strong nursing focus and comprehensive coverage of drug dosage calculations, including numerous sample drug labels. Over 1,800 study questions reinforce textbook concepts and prepare you for the NCLEX ® examination.An extensive section of drug calculation problems helps you master important dosage calculation methods.Case-based critical thinking exercises enhance your understanding of nursing responsibilities in drug therapy.Sample drug labels familiarize you with the labels you will encounter in clinical practice.A basic math review appendix provides a helpful review of key mathematics concepts.Answers for all exercises are included to facilitate self-study. Thoroughly updated content corresponds to the Kee text, including a new chapter on medication safety.Additional NCLEX ® examination-style review questions reflect an increased focus on alternate item-format questions.Approximately 100 new prioritization activities provide practice in identifying key nursing actions.

Table of Contents

A Nurse's Perspective of Pharmacology

Drug Action: Pharmaceutic, Pharmacokinetic, and Pharmacodynamic Phases

Nursing Process and Client Teaching

Medication Safety NEW!

Medication Administration

Drug Calculations

Medications and Calculations

Systems of Measurement with Conversion

Methods for Calculation

Calculations of Oral Dosages

Calculations of Injectable Dosages

Calculations of Intravenous Fluids

Pediatric Drug Calculations

Contemporary Issues in Pharmacology

The Drug Approval Process

Cultural and Pharmacogenetic Considerations

Drug Interaction and Over-the-Counter Drugs

Drugs of Abuse

Herbal Therapy with Nursing Implications

Pediatric Pharmacology

Geriatric Pharmacology

Medication Administration in Community Settings

The Role of the Nurse in Drug Research

Nutrition and Electrolytes

Vitamin and Mineral Replacement

Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement

Nutritional Support

Autonomic Nervous System Agents

Adrenergic Agonists and Adrenergic Blockers

Cholinergic Agonists and Anticholinergics

Neurologic and Neuromuscular Agents

Central Nervous System Stimulants

Central Nervous System Depressants

Anticonvulsants

Drugs for Neurological Disorders: Parkinsonism and Alzheimer's Disease

Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders: Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Muscle Spasms

Pain and Inflammation Management Agents

Antiinflammatory Drugs

Nonopioid and Opioid Analgesics

Psychiatric Agents

Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics

Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers

Antibacterial Agents

Penicillins and Cephalosporins

Macrolides, Tetracyclines, Aminoglycosides, and Fluoroquinolones

Sulfonamides

Antiinfective Agents

Antituberculars, Antifungals, Peptides, and Metronidazole

Antivirals, Antimalarials, and Anthelmintics

Drugs for Urinary Tract Disorders

Immunologic Agents

HIV- and AIDS-Related Drugs

Vaccines

Antineoplastic Agents

Anticancer Drugs

Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer

Biologic Response Modifiers

Respiratory Agents

Drugs for Upper Respiratory Disorders

Drugs for Lower Respiratory Disorders

Cardiovascular Agents

Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics

Diuretics

Antihypertensives

Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytics

Antihyperlipdemics and Peripheral Vasodilators

Gastrointestinal Agents

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Antiulcer Drugs

Eye, Ear, and Skin Agents

Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders

Drugs for Dermatologic Disorders

Endocrine Agents

Endocrine Drugs: Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders

Antidiabetics

Reproductive and Gender-Related Agents

Female Reproductive Cycle I: Pregnancy and Preterm Labor Drugs

Female Reproductive Cycle II: Labor, Delivery, and Preterm Neonatal Drugs

Postpartum and Newborn Drugs

Drugs for Women's Reproductive Health and Menopause

Drugs for Men's Health and Reproductive Disorders

Drugs for Disorders in Women's Health, Infertility, and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Emergency Agents

Adult and Pediatric Emergency Drugs

Answer Key

Basic Math Review

Prototype Drug Chart

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