Essentials Of Pharmacology For Nurses

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The book emphasises application of pharmacological principles to all areas of practice including drug action, interaction and side effects. Among the topics covered are: Paul Barber was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester. He is co-author of Further Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses (2012) and contributor and editor of Medicines Management for Nurses: Case Book (2013), all Open University Press. He is now retired. Contents This new edition has been carefully expanded to include a new chapter introducing drug calculations and measurements as well as more detail on drugs used in chronic conditions, as well as more on pharmacology for the older patient and for other specific groups such as children, pregnant women or those with minor illness. More case scenarios have been added to encourage nurses to apply knowledge to a range of different people with a range of needs. Noted for its clear layout and jargon-free language, this updated edition introduces pharmacology in a friendly, informative way. The book does not assume previous knowledge of pharmacology, or a level of confidence with maths and drugs calculations. Noted for its clear layout and jargon-free language, this updated edition introduces pharmacology and calculations in a friendly, informative way. This new edition has been carefully expanded to include more detail on adverse drug reactions and interactions, antimicrobials, drugs used in chronic conditions and drugs used in mental health and the text has been fully updated to include the latest NICE guidelines.

This book is easy to read with clear explanations throughout and suitable for all branches of nurse education. Each chapter has clear learning objectives, clinical tips to aid thinking and supported with case studies and multiple choice questions ... There are clear links to clinical practice throughout. I would recommend this as a core book to all nursing students undertaking nurse education." Paul Barber was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester. He is co-author of Further Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses (2012) and contributor and editor of Medicines Management for Nurses: Case Book (2013), all Open University Press. He is now retired.calculations and 130 multiple choice questions to assist you in assessing your learning as you work through each chapter The outlay of the chapters is easily navigated and the level of the knowledge that the book starts at is at a basic level enough for any student nurse from year 1-3 to start with and builds in complexity. They are in lovely bite-size chunks that are easy to read and easily understood. The 10 MCQ's at the end of a chapter are a very useful method of chapter consolidation and the case studies further reinforce learning." IntroductionAsthma; Drugs used in treating asthma; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Diabetes; Medicine management of diabetes; Hypertension; Parkinson's disease; Epilepsy; Case studies; Key learning points; Calculations; Multiple choice questions; Recommended further reading; 8. Drugs used in mental health; Learning objectives; Introduction; Anxiety; Medicine management of anxiety; Depression; Medicine management of depression; Psychosis; Case studies; Key learning points; Calculations; Multiple choice questions; Recommended further reading; 9. Patient concordance; Learning objectives Barber and Robertson build on your existing knowledge of anatomy and physiology to help give a holistic understanding of body systems. This user-friendly guide includes:

Patient scenarios from a range of different clinical settings, demonstrating pharmacology in clinical settings Keith Booles, Senior Nurse Lecturer/Module Leader, Faculty of Health Sciences, Staffordshire University, UKOverall, this book is an excellent resource for healthcare students that will support their learning throughout their training and beyond. It covers fundamental concepts of how the major classes of medications exert their therapeutic effect, but also how side effects and adverse reactions can occur. Chapters on legal aspects of medication administration and drug calculations enhance this usefulness of this book – all of which are supported by example questions, calculations and clinical ‘tips’. This book has been fully updated to reflect the 2018 NMC standards and as such provides a one-stop shop for any students studying safe administration of medications." This book is excellent in terms of how it explains complex ideas in simple terms ... It's a practical guide to drugs used in nursing, telling you drug types, effects on the body and side effects the client might encounter. A truly invaluable book for students and nurses alike."

Learning objectivesIntroduction; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Cyclo-oxygenase pathway 2 inhibitors; Aspirin; Paracetamol; Histamine; Steroids; Antirheumatoid drugs; Case studies; Key learning points; Calculations; Multiple choice questions; Recommended further reading; 6. Anticoagulant therapy; Learning objectives; Introduction; Blood clotting and the development of thrombosis; Drugs that act on the clotting cascade; Case study; Key learning points; Calculations; Multiple choice questions; Recommended further reading; 7. Drugs used in chronic conditions; Learning objectives This latest edition of a key textbook on pharmacology for nurses has moved forward from previous editions by becoming stronger by the inclusion of a greater scope of material so maintaining its place as an essential pharmacology book for current and forthcoming nursing students in all clinical practice fields to give them a strong evidence base for their studies and clinical practice. The outlay of the chapters is easily navigated and the level of the knowledge that the book starts at is at a basic level enough for any student nurse from year 1-3 to start with and builds in complexity. They are in lovely bite-size chunks that are easy to read and easily understood. The 10 MCQ's at the end of a chapter are a very useful method of chapter consolidation and the case studies further reinforce learning. Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses; Contents; About the authors; List of abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics; Learning objectives; Introduction; Absorption; Distribution; Biotransformation; Excretion; General and molecular aspects; Drug action; Agonistic and antagonistic drug action; Drug specificity; Basic introduction to units and conversions; Case studies; Key learning points; Calculations; Multiple choice questions; Recommended further reading; 2. Adverse drug reactions and interactions; Learning objectives; Introduction This accessible book introduces pharmacology and calculations in a friendly, informative way, giving a holistic understanding of body systems

Key learning pointsCalculations; Multiple choice questions; Recommended further reading; 4. Antimicrobials; Learning objectives; Introduction; Interference with folate; Beta-lactam antibiotics; Interference with protein synthesis; Inhibition of bacterial DNA; Antibiotic resistance; Issues with neonates and children; Drugs used to treat tuberculosis; Viral disease; Human immunodeficiency virus; Other antiviral drugs; Fungal infections; Antifungal drugs; Protozoa; Case studies; Key learning points; Calculations; Multiple choice questions; Recommended further reading; 5. Anti-inflammatory drugs