Pharmacology

Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 11th Edition, authored by Linda McCuistion and published by Saunders, is a nursing textbook centered on clinical judgment and individualized patient care. It presents core pharmacology and pharmacotherapy principles, explaining pharmacokinetics, side effects, and drug interactions across various therapeutic categories.

Representative medications appear in specialized Prototype Drug charts. These charts organize specific details on drug dosages, pharmacokinetics, side effects, interactions, and contraindications. To align with updated licensure preparation, the 11th edition incorporates Next Generation NCLEX examination-style case studies structured around the NGN exam format.

Through its clear organization of clinical concepts and exam preparation material, the textbook offers targeted support for nursing students mastering drug principles, professional nurses reviewing clinical protocols, and NCLEX exam candidates preparing for licensure.