Pharmacology Clear & Simple

Save time and money with two books in one! Half pharmacology, half dosage calculations-- plus an intensive, yet clear & simple review of basic math and online quizzing! >See what students are saying online about previous editions... "Very good setup and I passed with an A." "Bought as a textbook for a class, I will be holding on to this as a desk reference." "Must-have [for] Nursing student. Amazing book and straight to the point. And a lot of review questions." - New & Updated! Thoroughly reviewed and updated medication data to reflect the most current information and best practices - Updated & Expanded! Coverage of procedures for ensuring safe administration - Expanded & Revised! Layout and placement of tables, boxes, and figures to make important concepts easy to grasp - Expanded! More dosage calculation problems to provide additional hands-on practice - All objectives for each chapter reviewed and aligned with CAAHEP and ABHES competencies. - 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 labels. - "Master the Essentials" tables cover side effects, precautions, contraindications, and interactions for each classification. - Drug classification review tables reinforce need-to-know information to 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 medications 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.

Pages: 560, Edition: 5th ed., Paperback, F. A. Davis Company