Focus on Nursing Pharmacology

Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th Edition, provides structured instruction in core pharmacology. Organized by body systems, the textbook presents essential concepts in progressive steps that build from foundational to complex principles.

Discussions examine drug classifications by detailing therapeutic actions, indications, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, contraindications, and cautions. Clear rationales accompany these descriptions to clarify medication effects and administration considerations.

Visual learning is supported by extensive illustrations depicting drug actions. Integrated drug prototype boxes and content summaries highlight representative agents, while recurring thematic features examine safe medication administration, dosage calculations, and drug use across the lifespan.