Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology
by Constance G. Visovsky, Cheryl H. Zambroski, Shirley M. Hosler
10th Edition
Publisher: Mosby
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780323755351 |
| eText ISBN | 9780323755368 |
| Publisher | Mosby |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 10th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 416 |
Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 10th Edition, is a textbook focused on safe medication administration and error prevention. It introduces foundational pharmacology principles and explains how drug classes work, helping students understand reasons for drug administration, adverse effects, and potential drug interactions.
The volume covers professional responsibilities, dosage calculation, and medication preparation alongside major drug categories organized by body system and clinical disorder. Areas examined include treatments for infections, cardiovascular disorders, and respiratory conditions.
Tailored in scope and readability for LPN/LVN programs, the text pairs each drug class with a nursing process section outlining the nurse's role in administering medications.
Table of Contents
Chapter Unit I: General Principles
Chapter 1: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice
Chapter 2: Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Aspects of Drug Administration
Chapter 3: Principles of Pharmacology
Chapter Unit II: Principals of Medication Administration
Chapter 4: Drug Calculation: Preparing and Administering Drugs
Chapter Unit III: Drug Categories
Chapter 5: Drugs for Bacterial Infections
Chapter 6: Drugs for Tuberculosis, Fungal and Parasitic Infections
Chapter 7: Drugs for Viral and Retroviral Infections
Chapter 8: Drugs for Allergy and Respiratory Problems
Chapter 9: Drugs Affecting the Renal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Systems
Chapter 10: Drugs for Central Nervous System Problems
Chapter 11: Drugs for Mental Health
Chapter 12: Drugs for Pain Management
Chapter 13: Drugs for Inflammation, Arthritis and Gout
Chapter 14: Drugs for Gastrointestinal Problems
Chapter 15: Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System
Chapter 16: Drugs for Immunization and Immunomodulation
Chapter 17: Drugs for Osteoporosis and Hormonal Problems
Chapter 18: Drug Therapy for Diabetes
Chapter 19: Drugs for Eye and Ear Problems
Chapter 20: Over-the-Counter Drug Therapy
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