Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice, 13th Edition continues a long tradition of guiding students and instructors through ...
Abrams’ Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice, 13th Edition continues a long tradition of guiding students and instructors through the practice of safe and effective medication administration. Expert pharmacology educators and clinicians explain the “why” behind each nursing action and emphasize individualized nursing care and drug therapy to promote optimal outcomes in every care setting.
Filled with case studies, concept maps, and other engaging features, this updated 13th Edition reflects an enhanced emphasis on NCLEX® preparation, including practice questions in each chapter and new Clinical Judgment Case Studies in each unit. Drug therapy pertinent to the prevention and treatment of disease is provided in each chapter. Appropriate pathophysiology coverage is now streamlined and more accessible via thePoint®, along with a robust suite of other online resources that reinforce students’ preparation for success in class, on their NCLEX exams, and throughout their nursing careers.
Edition
13
ISBN/ISSN
9781975222321
Product Format
Paperback Book
Trim Size
8 3/8 x 10 7/8
Pages
1288
Edition
13
Publication Date
January 8, 2024
Weight
3.95
Geralyn Frandsen EdD, RN
Assistant Director of Nursing Professor of Nursing Catherine McAuley School of Nursing Maryville University St. Louis, MO
SANDRA PENNINGTON
Section 1: The Conceptual Framework of Pharmacology
Chapter 1: The Foundation of Pharmacology: Quality and Safety
Chapter 2: Basic Concepts and Processes
Chapter 3: Medication Administration and the Nursing Process of Drug Therapy
Section 2: Drug Therapy Throughout the LifespanChapter 4: Pharmacology and the Care of Infants and Pediatric Patients
Chapter 5: Pharmacology and the Care of Adults and Geriatric Patients
Chapter 6: Pharmacology and the Care of Pregnant or Lactating Females
Chapter 7: Pharmacology and Female Health
Chapter 8: Pharmacology and Male Health
Section 3: Drugs Affecting the Hematopoietic and Immune Systems
Chapter 9: Drug Therapy for Coagulation Disorders
Chapter 10: Drug Therapy for Dyslipidemia
Chapter 11: Drug Therapy for Hematopoietic Disorders
Chapter 12: Drug Therapy: Immunizations
Chapter 13: Drug Therapy to Decrease Immunity
Chapter 14: Drug Therapy for the Treatment of Cancer
Section 4: Drugs Affecting Inflammation and Infection
Chapter 15: Inflammation, Infection, and the Use of Antimicrobial Agents
Chapter 16: Drug Therapy to Decrease Pain, Fever, and Inflammation
Chapter 17: Drug Therapy with Corticosteroids
Chapter 18: Drug Therapy with Beta-Lactam Antibacterial Agents
Chapter 19: Drug Therapy with Aminoglycosides and Fluoroquinolones
Chapter 20: Drug Therapy with Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides, and Urinary Antiseptics
Chapter 21: Drug Therapy with Macrolides and Miscellaneous Anti-Infective Agents
Chapter 22: Drug Therapy for Tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium Complex Disease
Chapter 23: Drug Therapy for Viral Infections
Chapter 24: Drug Therapy for Fungal Infections
Chapter 25: Drug Therapy for Parasitic Infections
Section 5: Drug Affecting the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 26: Drug Therapy for Hypertension
Chapter 27: Drug Therapy for Dysrhythmias
Chapter 28: Drug Therapy for Coronary Heart Disease
Chapter 29: Drug Therapy for Shock and Hypotension
Chapter 30: Drug Therapy for Heart Failure
Section 6: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
Chapter 31: Drug Therapy for Nasal Congestion and Cough
Chapter 32: Drug Therapy to Decrease Histamine Effects and Allergic Response
Chapter 33: Drug Therapy for Asthma, Airway Inflammation, and Bronchoconstriction
Section 7: Drugs Affecting the Renal and Digestive Systems
Chapter 34: Drug Therapy for Fluid Volume Excess
Chapter 35: Nutritional Support Products, Vitamins, and Mineral Supplements
Chapter 36: Drug Therapy for Weight Management
Chapter 37: Drug Therapy for Peptic Ulcer Disease and Hyperacidity
Chapter 38: Drug Therapy for Nausea and Vomiting
Chapter 39: Drug Therapy for Constipation and Elimination Problems
Chapter 40: Drug Therapy for Diarrhea
Section 8: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
Chapter 41: Drug Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 42: Drug Therapy for Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
Chapter 43: Drug Therapy for Pituitary and Hypothalamic Dysfunction
Chapter 44: Drug Therapy to Regulate Calcium and Bone Metabolism
Chapter 45: Drug Therapy for Adrenal Cortex Disorders
Section 9: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic and Central Nervous System
Chapter 46: Physiology of the Autonomic and Central Nervous Systems and Indications for the Use of Drug Therapy
Chapter 47: Drug Therapy for Myasthenia Gravis, Alzheimer Disease, and Other Conditions Treated with Cholinergic Agents
Chapter 48: Drug Therapy for Parkinson Disease, Urinary Spasticity, and Disorders Requiring Anticholinergic Drug Therapy
Chapter 49: Drug Therapy with Opioids
Chapter 50: Drug Therapy with Local Anesthetics
Chapter 51: Drug Therapy with General Anesthetics
Chapter 52: Drug Therapy for Migraines and Other Headaches
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Skeletal Muscle Disorders
Chapter 54: Drug Therapy for Anxiety and Insomnia
Chapter 55: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
Chapter 56: Drug Therapy for Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 57: Drug Therapy for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Narcolepsy
Chapter 58: Drug Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Section 10: Drugs Affecting the Eye, Ear, and Skin
Chapter 59: Drug Therapy for Disorders of the Eye
Chapter 60: Drug Therapy for Disorders of the Ear
Chapter 61: Drug Therapy for Disorders of the Skin
Safety features
Quality and Safety Alerts emphasize important considerations regarding patient safety, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice.
Black Box warnings alert students to serious or life-threatening adverse effects identified by the FDA for associated drugs.
Drug Interactions boxes highlight the risk of interactions as well as increased or decreased drug effects when drugs are combined with other medications, herbs, or foods.
Prevention and Health Promotion features
Patient Teaching Guidelines help students better educate patients and families on safe administration of medications, using non-drug treatment alongside or instead of medications, and knowing when to contact their health care provider.
Nursing Process Concept Maps clarify drug therapy specific to nursing care with succinct overviews of assessment, planning/goals, nursing interventions, and evaluation allowing improved patient education.
Unfolding Patient Stories, written by the National League for Nursing, inspire reflection and encourages critical thinking.
Building Practice Readiness and NCLEX® Preparation features
NEW! Clinical Application Case Studies open each chapter with a patient-focused clinical scenario and deliver critical decision-making preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX exam.
NCLEX Success sections throughout each chapter provide valuable self-assessment and exam practice through NCLEX-style questions.
Etiology and Pathophysiology information for select diseases available on thePoint reinforces connections with the pharmacologic management of diseases.
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