Description
Pharmacology for Nursing Graduates + CD.2009
Book Summary
This work provides the essential principles, both theoretical and clinical, of pharmacology, knowledge that is indispensable for nursing practice. The book clearly and currently explains the mechanism of action and the effects of medications, also addressing pharmacokinetics, side effects, and precautionary measures in various situations. With more than 300 didactic figures and chapter summaries, it becomes an invaluable resource for learning and reference. It includes a complementary CD with additional information on medications.
What is it about?
The book develops an understanding of how drugs work and their clinical application in patient treatment. It breaks down the fundamental clinical aspects, including pharmacokinetics, side effects, and the necessary precautions in both general and specific situations. The work is didactically illustrated with more than 300 figures that strengthen the understanding of the text, and each chapter contains a highly useful summary for reinforcing knowledge. In addition, it includes a CD with additional information on medications to complement study.
Main Topics
- Principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Mechanism of action of the main pharmacological groups
- Side effects and adverse reactions of medications
- Precautionary measures and contraindications in drug administration
- Clinical application of pharmacology in nursing care
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at nursing students and professionals who need to understand the fundamentals of pharmacology to apply them in their daily clinical practice. It is also useful for nursing graduates who are looking for an updated and didactic reference source to reaffirm their knowledge about medications.
What this book offers
- Provides a solid foundation in theoretical and clinical pharmacology, essential for nursing practice.
- Facilitates the understanding of complex concepts through more than 300 didactic illustrations.
- Offers summaries at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and facilitate review.
- Includes a complementary CD with additional information on medications to expand the reference.
Data Sheet
- Author: Simonsen, T.
- Publisher: Manual Moderno
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: Fondo
- Edition date: July 2009
- Number of pages: 603
- Weight: 1200 g
Editorial Assessment
This work is presented as a complete and didactic resource for the study of pharmacology applied to nursing. Its focus on clinical and theoretical principles, together with the abundant illustrations and summaries, facilitates learning and quick reference. It is a valuable tool both for students beginning their training and for professionals who wish to update or reaffirm their knowledge in this fundamental area of clinical practice.