Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice

by Geralyn Frandsen, Sandra Pennington

Overview

Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice, 13th Edition, continues to guide students and instructors through safe and effective medication administration. Expert pharmacology educators and clinicians explain the “why” behind each nursing action and emphasize individualized nursing care and drug therapy to promote optimal outcomes in every care setting. Extensively updated with clinical judgment case studies in each section for NCLEX® preparation, this 13th Edition makes essential information accessible and engaging to ensure success in the classroom, on the NCLEX exam, and throughout clinical practice. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781975222345
Publisher:	Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication date:	11/28/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1200
File size:	247 MB
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Table of Contents

Section I: The Conceptual Framework of Pharmacology
1Introduction to Pharmacology
2Basic Concepts and Processes
3Medication Administration and the Nursing Process of Drug Therapy
Section II: Drug Therapy Throughout the Lifespan
4Pharmacology and the Care of the Infant and Pediatric Patient
5Pharmacology and the Care of the Adult and Geriatric Patient
6Pharmacology and the Pregnant or Lactating Woman
Section III: Drugs Affecting the Hematopoietic and Immune Systems
7Drug Therapy for Coagulation Disorders
8Drug Therapy for Dyslipidemia
9Drug Therapy for Hematopoietic Disorders and to Enhance Immunity
10Drug Therapy: Immunizations
11Drug Therapy to Suppress Immunity
12Drug Therapy for the Treatment of Cancer
Section IV: Drugs Affecting Inflammation and Infection
13Inflammation, Infection, and the Use of Antimicrobial Agents
14Drug Therapy to Decrease Pain, Fever, and Inflammation
15Drug Therapy with Corticosteroids
16Drug Therapy with Beta-Lactam Antibacterial Agents
17Drug Therapy with Aminoglycosides and Fluoroquinolones
18Drug Therapy with Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides, and Urinary Antiseptics
19Drug Therapy with Macrolides, Ketolides, and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents
20Drug Therapy for Tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium Complex Disease
21Drug Therapy for Viral Infections
22Drug Therapy for Fungal Infections
23Drug Therapy for Parasitic Infections
Section V: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
24Drug Therapy for Heart Failure
25Drug Therapy for Dysrhythmias
26Drug Therapy for Angina
27Drug Therapy to Enhance the Adrenergic Response
28Drug Therapy for Hypertension
Section VI: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
29Drug Therapy for Nasal Congestion and Cough
30Drug Therapy to Decrease Histamine Release and Allergic Response
31Drug Therapy for Asthma and Bronchoconstriction
Section VII: Drugs Affecting the Renal and Digestive Systems
32Drug Therapy for Fluid Volume Excess
33Nutritional Support Products, Vitamins, and Mineral Supplements
34Drug Therapy for Weight Management
35Drug Therapy for Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
36Drug Therapy for Nausea and Vomiting
37Drug Therapy for Constipation and Elimination Problems
38Drug Therapy for Diarrhea
Section VIII: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
39Drug Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus
40Drug Therapy for Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
41Drug Therapy for Pituitary and Hypothalamic Dysfunction
42Drug Therapy to Regulate Calcium and Bone Metabolism
43Drug Therapy for Addison’s Disease and Cushing’s Disease
Section IX: Drugs Affecting Women’s and Men’s Health
44Drug Therapy for Women’s Health
45Drug Therapy for Men’s Health
Section X: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic and Central Nervous System
46Drug Therapy for Myasthenia Gravis and Alzheimer’s Disease
47Drug Therapy for Parkinson's Disease and Anticholinergics
48Drug Therapy with Opioids
49Drug Therapy with Local Anesthetics
50Drug Therapy with General Anesthetics
51Drug Therapy for Migraines and Other Headaches
52Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity
53Drug Therapy to Reduce Anxiety and Produce Hypnosis
54Drug Therapy for Depression and Mood Stabilization
55Drug Therapy for Psychotic Disorders
56Drug Therapy to Stimulate the Central Nervous System
57Drug Therapy for Substance Abuse Disorders
Section XI: Drugs Affecting the Eye, Ear, and Skin
58Drug Therapy for Disorders of the Eye
59Drug Therapy for Disorders of the Ear
60Drug Therapy for Disorders of the Skin
Index

Appendices Available on thePoint:
Appendix AAnswers to NCLEX Success
Appendix BAnswers to Clinical Application Case Studies
Appendix CAnswers to Critical Thinking Questions
Appendix DThe International System of Units
Appendix ESerum Drug Concentrations