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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, Julie S. Snyder

ISBN #9780323087896

7th Edition

394 Questions

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Summary

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.

Chapters & Topics Covered

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

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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.

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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 $2.0 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}$

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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

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