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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Anniversary Edition (2022) by Linda Lane Lilley PhD, RN, Shelly Rainforth Collins PharmD, BCGP, and Julie S. Snyder — published by Mosby (Elsevier) — provides practical, easy-to-use pharmacology information, emphasizing the application of the nursing process and prioritization throughout. As the bestselling pharmacology textbook for nursing students, the tenth edition celebrates a decade of excellence with comprehensively updated content, streamlined organization, and refreshed pedagogy.
Coverage begins with pharmacology basics, then discusses drugs by body systems and drug functions. Hundreds of full-color illustrations show how drugs work in the body and depict key steps in medication administration. Written by pharmacology experts Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, and Julie S. Snyder, this bestselling textbook makes it easy to understand and apply pharmacology concepts and deliver safe, quality nursing care.
Signature features: Focus on need-to-know information includes discussions of what nurses may encounter during drug administration in various healthcare settings, with accounts of real-life medication errors and tips for avoiding them; The Nursing Process is applied to each category of drugs — ensuring accurate and safe medication administration through the steps of assessment, human need statements, planning, implementation, and evaluation; updated drug tables reflecting the latest FDA approvals; QSEN callouts; and integrated Next-Generation NCLEX preparation.
Topics covered: foundations of pharmacology and the nursing process; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics; lifespan considerations; cultural, ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects of medication administration; medication errors and safety; patient education and medication adherence; herbal and dietary supplements; drugs for pain and inflammation; CNS depressants and stimulants; psychotherapeutic drugs; autonomic nervous system drugs; cardiovascular drugs including antihypertensives, antidysrhythmics, and anticoagulants; endocrine drugs; women's health drugs; respiratory drugs; antimicrobials; immune-modulating drugs; antineoplastics; gastrointestinal drugs; eye, ear, skin drugs; nutritional support; and emergency medications.
Essential for: BSN, ADN, and LPN/LVN nursing programs; pharmacology courses in nursing curricula; NCLEX-RN and Next Gen NCLEX preparation; medication administration skills labs; practicing registered nurses seeking a current pharmacology reference; and nurse educators teaching pharmacology.
