Karch’s Focus on Nursing Pharmacology

Höfundur: Rebecca G. Tucker (Útgáfa: 10)
Karch’s Focus on Nursing Pharmacology

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Rebecca Tucker's 10th edition of Karch’s Focus on Nursing Pharmacology is the trusted resource for nursing educators and students, offering a concise, streamlined approach to mastering pharmacology. Designed to simplify complex concepts, this edition builds its legacy of clarity and accessibility while introducing exciting updates to meet the needs of today’s learners. Key features include integration of the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model that aligns with the NCLEX® to strengthen critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content covers topics like gender-affirming care, medical marijuana, and substance use, ensuring students are prepared to provide inclusive, patient-centered care. This edition also introduces updated drug administration boxes, enhanced NCLEX-style questions, and updated content on fluids and electrolytes, now integrated into the main text for better alignment with renal and cardiovascular systems.

The text’s unique organization mirrors nursing course syllabi, starting with foundational principles and progressing to advanced topics, making it an ideal companion for any nursing pharmacology course. With engaging case studies and a focus on safe and effective care, the 10th edition of Karch’s Focus on Nursing Pharmacologyequips students with the tools they need to excel in class, on exams, and in clinical practice.

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Útgefandi
Wolters Kluwer Health
ISBN
9781975261146
Print ISBN
9781975261115
Format
ePub
Útgáfa
10
Höfundar
Rebecca G. Tucker
Tungumál
English
Útgefið
2025-12-30
Prent takmörkun á líftíma
10
Prent takmörkun
2
Afritunar takmörkun
2

Kaflar

  • Cover
  • Half Title page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • Part 1: Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology
  • 1. Introduction to Drugs
  • 2. Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
  • 3. Adverse Reactions to Drugs
  • 4. The Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) Informing Drug Therapy and Patient Safety
  • 5. Drug Administration and Dosage Calculations
  • 6. Challenges to Safe and Effective Drug Therapy
  • Part 2: Chemotherapeutic Agents
  • 7. Introduction to Cell Physiology
  • 8. Anti-Infective Agents
  • 9. Antibiotics
  • 10. Antiviral Agents
  • 11. Antifungal Agents
  • 12. Antiprotozoal Agents
  • 13. Anthelmintic Agents
  • 14. Antineoplastic Agents
  • Part 3: Drugs Acting on the Immune System
  • 15. Introduction to the Immune Response and Inflammation
  • 16. Antiinflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Related Agents
  • 17. Immune Modulators
  • 18. Vaccines and Sera
  • Part 4: Drugs Acting on the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
  • 19. Introduction to Nerves and the Nervous System
  • 20. Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Agents
  • 21. Antidepressant Agents
  • 22. Psychotherapeutic Agents
  • 23. Antiseizure Agents
  • 24. Antiparkinsonism Agents
  • 25. Muscle Relaxants
  • 26. Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
  • 27. General and Local Anesthetic Agents
  • 28. Neuromuscular Junction Blocking Agents
  • Part 5: Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System
  • 29. Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
  • 30. Adrenergic Agonists
  • 31. Adrenergic Antagonists
  • 32. Cholinergic Agonists
  • 33. Anticholinergic Agents
  • Part 6: Drugs Acting on the Endocrine System
  • 34. Introduction to the Endocrine System
  • 35. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Agents
  • 36. Adrenocortical Agents
  • 37. Thyroid and Parathyroid Agents
  • 38. Agents to Control Blood Glucose Levels
  • Part 7: Drugs Acting on the Reproductive System
  • 39. Introduction to the Reproductive System
  • 40. Drugs Affecting the Female Reproductive System
  • 41. Drugs Affecting the Male Reproductive System
  • Part 8: Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System
  • 42. Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
  • 43. Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure
  • 44. Agents for Treating Heart Failure
  • 45. Antiarrhythmic Agents
  • 46. Antianginal Agents
  • 47. Lipid-Lowering Agents
  • 48. Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation
  • 49. Drugs Used to Treat Anemias
  • Part 9: Drugs Acting on the Renal System
  • 50. Introduction to the Renal System
  • 51. Agents Affecting Body Fluid Volume and Components
  • 52. Drugs Affecting the Urinary Tract and the Bladder
  • Part 10: Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System
  • 53. Introduction to the Respiratory System
  • 54. Drugs Acting on the Upper Respiratory Tract
  • 55. Drugs Acting on the Lower Respiratory Tract
  • Part 11: Drugs Acting on the Gastrointestinal System
  • 56. Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System
  • 57. Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Secretions and Absorption
  • 58. Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Motility
  • 59. Antiemetic Agents
  • 60. Vitamins, Minerals, and Complementary/Alternative Medications
  • Appendices
  • A. Topical Agents
  • B. Ophthalmic Agents
  • C. Ear Medications
  • D. Blood and Blood Products
  • E. Diagnostic Agents
  • F. Tables of Normal Values
  • G. Answers to Check Your Understanding Questions
  • Index