Publisher's Synopsis
The Eighth Edition of Introductory Clinical Pharmacology offers LPN/LVN students a clear, concise introduction to pharmacology, focusing on basic principles and the nurse's responsibility in drug administration. Organized by body system, the book examines pharmacologic properties and therapeutic applications of drug classes. Summary Drug Tables present generic and trade drug names, uses, adverse reactions, and usual dosage ranges. This edition has thoroughly updated drug information, pediatric alerts, patient safety alerts, chronic care alerts, and additional material on the nursing process.
The enhanced ancillary package includes a free bound-in student CD-ROM, an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM, lesson plans, and a test generator.
Springhouse Nurse's Drug Guide 2008 provides comprehensive, student-friendly information on over 750 generic and over 3,500 trade-name drugs, including nearly 20 recently-approved drugs and dozens of recently-approved indications. This edition highlights rapid-onset interactions and has more Alert logos to highlight potential drug errors. New appendices cover dietary teaching for drug therapy and avoiding miscommunication in drug orders. Other features include a full-color photoguide to over 200 tablets and capsules; coverage of 40 pharmacologic and therapeutic classifications with prototype drugs highlighted; nursing process sections in every drug entry; and updates on eDrugInfo.com.
A free bound-in CD-ROM contains over 300 NCLEX®-style questions, including alternate-format questions.
