Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, Julie S. Snyder
ISBN #9780323087896
7th Edition
394 Questions
Homework Questions
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process interweaves a systematic nursing approach with comprehensive pharmacologic principles to enhance patient care. The book begins by delineating the dynamic nursing process, emphasizing holistic care, critical thinking, and the adherence to safety protocols such as the Six Rights of medication administration. It then explores detailed drug profiles across a vast spectrum of therapeutic areas—from analgesics and anesthetics to immunosuppressants and antineoplastic agents—underscoring the importance of understanding pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, contraindications, and tailored patient education. By integrating clinical applications with cultural, legal, and ethical considerations, the text offers a robust framework for applying precise and safe drug therapy in diverse healthcare settings.
Chapter 1
The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
Chapter 2
Pharmacologic Principles
Chapter 3
Lifespan Considerations
Chapter 4
Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Considerations
Chapter 5
Medication Errors: Preventing and Responding
Chapter 6
Patient Education and Drug Therapy
Chapter 7
Over-the-Counter Drugs and Herbal and Dietary Supplements
Chapter 8
Gene Therapy and Pharmacogenomics
Chapter 10
Analgesic Drugs
Chapter 11
General and Local Anesthetics
Chapter 12
Central Nervous System Depressants and Muscle Relaxants
Chapter 13
Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs
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Chapter 14
Antiepileptic Drugs
Chapter 15
Antiparkinson Drugs
Chapter 16
Psychotherapeutic Drugs
Chapter 17
Substance Abuse
Chapter 18
Adrenergic Drugs
Chapter 19
Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs
Chapter 20
Cholinergic Drugs
Chapter 21
Cholinergic-Blocking Drugs
Chapter 22
Antihypertensive Drugs
Chapter 23
Antianginal Drugs
Chapter 24
Heart Failure Drugs
Chapter 26
Coagulation Modifier Drugs
Chapter 27
Antilipemic Drugs
Chapter 28
Diuretic Drugs
Chapter 29
Fluids and Electrolytes
Chapter 30
Pituitary Drugs
Chapter 31
Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
Chapter 32
Antidiabetic Drugs
Chapter 33
Adrenal Drugs
Chapter 34
Women’s Health Drugs
Chapter 35
Men’s Health Drugs
Chapter 36
Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants
Chapter 37
Respiratory Drugs
Chapter 38
Antibiotics Part 1
Chapter 39
Antibiotics Part 2
Chapter 40
Antiviral Drugs
Chapter 41
Antitubercular Drugs
Chapter 42
Antifungal Drugs
Chapter 43
Antimalarial, Antiprotozoal, and Anthelmintic Drugs
Chapter 44
Antiinflammatory and Antigout Drugs
Chapter 45
Antineoplastic Drugs Part 1: Cancer Overview and Cell Cycle– Specific Drugs
Chapter 46
Antineoplastic Drugs Part 2: Cell Cycle–Nonspecific and Miscellaneous Drugs
Chapter 47
Biologic Response–Modifying and Antirheumatic Drugs
Chapter 48
Immunosuppressant Drugs
Chapter 49
Immunizing Drugs and Biochemical Terrorism
Chapter 50
Acid-Controlling Drugs
Chapter 51
Bowel Disorder Drugs
Chapter 52
Antiemetic and Antinausea Drugs
Chapter 53
Vitamins and Minerals
Chapter 54
Anemia Drugs
Chapter 55
Nutritional Supplements
Chapter 56
Dermatologic Drugs
Chapter 57
Ophthalmic Drugs
Chapter 58
Otic Drugs
Problem 1
The nurse keeps in mind that which measure is used to reduce the risk of medication errors? a When questioning a drug order, keep in mind that the prescriber is correct. b Be careful about questioning the drug order a board-certified physician has written for a patient. c Always double-check the many drugs with sound-alike and look-alike names because of the high risk of error. d If the drug route has not been specified, use the oral route.
Jennifer Stoner Numerade Educator
Problem 2
When the nurse is checking the laboratory data for a patient taking spironolactone (Aldactone), which result would be a potential concern? a Serum sodium level of $140 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}$ b Serum calcium level of $10.2 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}$ c Serum potassium level of $5.8 \mathrm{mEq} / \mathrm{L}$ d Serum magnesium level of $2.0 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}$
Vishal Sharma Numerade Educator
Problem 3
The nurse is reviewing the use of obstetric drugs. Which situation is an indication for an oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion? a Termination of a pregnancy at 12 weeks b. Hypertonic uterus c Cervical stenosis in a patient who is in labor d Induction of labor at full term
Victoria Moyer Numerade Educator
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