Description
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process (9th ed.)
Book Summary
This work provides nursing students with the essential pharmacological knowledge for clinical practice, combining theory with the application of the nursing process. The ninth edition updates the content with the latest drugs, new classifications, and safety protocols, all presented with a clear and accessible approach. The book prioritizes "need-to-know" information, facilitating understanding through pedagogical tools such as pharmacological profiles, patient education boxes, and key points, helping students integrate pharmacology into clinical decision-making.
What is it about?
The book addresses pharmacology from the perspective of nursing care, integrating drug knowledge with the stages of the nursing process. It explains the mechanisms of action, indications, adverse effects, and contraindications of major pharmacological groups, but goes further by detailing how to administer medication safely and how to educate the patient. Specific references regarding medication errors and strategies to prevent them are included, along with the incorporation of safety and quality competencies. The work also covers the most relevant updates, such as new seizure classifications and reversal agents for oral anticoagulants, keeping the reader up to date with clinical advances.
Main Topics
- Clinical pharmacology applied to the nursing process
- Safety in medication administration and error prevention
- Patient education on pharmacological treatment
- Care prioritization and decision-making in nursing practice
- Updates on new drugs and therapeutic classifications
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at nursing students taking pharmacology courses who wish to understand the relationship between drugs and nursing care. It is also a useful reference tool for practicing nurses who need to update their knowledge on new medications and safety protocols, as well as for educators seeking a structured and pedagogical text for their classes.
What this book offers
- Facilitates the integration of pharmacology with the nursing process, improving the ability to plan safe and effective care.
- Provides practical tools such as patient education boxes and pharmacological profile summaries for quick reference.
- Updates knowledge with the most recently approved drugs and new clinical safety guidelines.
- Helps prevent medication errors through the analysis of real-life situations and specific tips.
- Reinforces learning with objectives, key terms, and key points at the end of each chapter.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Lilley, L.L.
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Pharmacology, Nursing
- Collection: Clinical Pharmacology
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2020
- Number of pages: 936
- Weight: 1980 g
Editorial Review
This ninth edition of "Pharmacology and the Nursing Process" is consolidated as a reference resource for nursing education, thanks to its practical and updated approach. The work stands out for its ability to synthesize complex information into didactic tools that facilitate study and clinical application. The inclusion of content on patient safety and new drugs makes it a necessary read for those seeking a solid and updated foundation in nursing pharmacology.