Karch's Focus On Nursing Pharmacology
| Item Information | |
|---|---|
| Item#: | 9781975180409 |
| Edition | 09 |
| Author | Tucker, Rebecca |
| Cover | Paperback |
Created on the premise that students must master the principles of drug therapy before learning the details of individual drugs,Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology,9th Edition, provides a concise, student-friendly approach to the concepts students need to know to pass their NCLEX® exams and establish a foundation for effective drug therapy in clinical practice.
Author Rebecca Tucker builds on Amy M. Karch's popular, streamlined writing style, integrating students' knowledge of physiology, chemistry, and nursing fundamentals with a focus on essential information about each drug group. Extensively updated and full of engaging learning features, the 9th Edition keeps students at the forefront of nursing pharmacology while cultivating the critical thinking, clinical judgment, and patient communication skills students need to excel in their exams and on the job.
New and Updated FeaturesNEW!Vitamin, Minerals, Complementary/Alternative Medicationschapterstrengthens students' mastery of this emerging priority for NCLEX preparation and clinical practice.NEW!Ear MedicationsandBlood and Blood Productsappendicesprovide fast access to coverage of recent advancements in these key pharmacology areas.NEW! Expanded coverage of substance use and illicit substanceskeeps students current with the latest perspectives and approaches in nicotine and nicotine replacement, alcohol, and medications to treat withdrawal/abstinence medication.UPDATED!Dosage Calculationschapterfamiliarizes students with equations and measurement systems they'll encounter in clinical practice.
Author Rebecca Tucker builds on Amy M. Karch's popular, streamlined writing style, integrating students' knowledge of physiology, chemistry, and nursing fundamentals with a focus on essential information about each drug group. Extensively updated and full of engaging learning features, the 9th Edition keeps students at the forefront of nursing pharmacology while cultivating the critical thinking, clinical judgment, and patient communication skills students need to excel in their exams and on the job.
New and Updated FeaturesNEW!Vitamin, Minerals, Complementary/Alternative Medicationschapterstrengthens students' mastery of this emerging priority for NCLEX preparation and clinical practice.NEW!Ear MedicationsandBlood and Blood Productsappendicesprovide fast access to coverage of recent advancements in these key pharmacology areas.NEW! Expanded coverage of substance use and illicit substanceskeeps students current with the latest perspectives and approaches in nicotine and nicotine replacement, alcohol, and medications to treat withdrawal/abstinence medication.UPDATED!Dosage Calculationschapterfamiliarizes students with equations and measurement systems they'll encounter in clinical practice.
Short Description
Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology,9th Edition,makes challenging concepts approachable to help students establish a foundation for effective drug therapy throughout their nursing careers. Concise, clearly written, and streamlined for today's busy students, this trusted text builds on students' knowledge of physiology, chemistry, and nursing fundamentals to help them conceptualize need-to-know information. The thoroughly updated 9th Edition emphasizes content essential to students' success on the NCLEX® and cultivates students' clinical judgment to ensure a smooth, confident transition to nursing practice.