Pharmacology

Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 12th Edition, by Linda E. McCuistion, Kathleen Vuljoin DiMaggio, Mary B. Winton, and Jennifer J. Yeager, is a textbook focused on patient-centered pharmacotherapy and medication safety. The work establishes clear connections between drug actions and nursing responsibilities across clinical settings.

The text structures content across major biological systems to build understanding of therapeutic uses and physiological effects. Readers review autonomic, central, and peripheral nervous system agents, as well as antimicrobial, cardiovascular, respiratory, and endocrine treatments. Material moves systematically through these distinct drug categories.

Selected for Doody's Core Titles in Pharmacology, this volume integrates updated evidence-based care standards alongside the 2021 AACN Essentials. Included study and practice questions provide targeted learning opportunities designed to assist nursing students preparing for Next-Generation NCLEX exam formats.