By Cynthia J. Watkins RN MSN CPN

Here’s the must-have knowledge and guidance you need to gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and the safe administration of medications in one text. A body systems approach to pharmacology with a basic math review and a focus on drug classifications prepare you to administer specific drugs in the clinical setting.

• New! Pronunciations for key terms at the beginning of each chapter
• New! Word-building and gerontological issues features
• New! New appendix on intravenous therapy
• Basic math review helps students learn to perform the calculations necessary to administer medications correctly.
• Medication administration presented through pharmacology basics, techniques and procedures, supplies, safety and regulations, and prescriptions and label
• “Master the Essentials” tables cover side effects, precautions, contraindications, and interactions for each classification.
• Drug classification review tables reinforce need-to-know information in each class.
• “Fast Tip” boxes offer quick facts and mnemonics.
• “A Closer Look” boxes examine important information in detail.
• “Check-up Questions” throughout each chapter promote understanding and help students retain and apply the information.
• Coverage of specific drugs provides context for learning drug classifications.
• Critical-thinking exercises encourage students to think beyond the chapter and apply their new knowledge to real-life scenarios.
• Review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce learning.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ F.A. Davis Company; Fourth edition (February 15, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1719644748
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1719644747
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781719644747
• eText ISBN: 9781719647960