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Pharmacology and medicines management for nurses / George Downie, Jean Mackenzie, Arthur Williams ; in association with Caroline Hind.

By: Downie, George, MSc.
Contributor(s): Mackenzie, Jean, RGN | Williams, Arthur, MPS | Hind, Caroline.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone, c2008Edition: 4th ed.Description: viii, 568 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780443103315; 0443103313.Subject(s): Drugs -- Administration | Pharmacology | Nursing | Pharmacology -- Nurses' Instruction | Drug Therapy -- Nurses' Instruction | Pharmaceutical Preparations -- Nurses' Instruction | Pharmacology | Nursing | Health and WellbeingDDC classification: 615.1 DOW
Contents:
Sect. 1. Medicines management -- 1. Medicines in society today and tomorrow -- 2. Control of medicines in hospital and community -- 3. The role of the nurse in drug therapy -- 4. Administration of medicines -- 5. Nurse prescribing -- 6. Clinical governance and safety in the use of medicines -- 7. The role of patients and carers in medicines management -- Sect. 2. General principles of pharmacology -- 8. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics -- 9. Autonomic nervous system -- 10. Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions -- Sect. 3. Clinical pharmacology -- 11. Drug treatment of gastrointestinal disorders -- 12. Drug treatment of cardiovascular disorders -- 13. Drug treatment of respiratory disorders -- 14. Drugs acting on the central nervous system -- 15. Drug treatment of infections -- 16. Drug treatment of endocrine disorders -- 17. Drugs used in obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract disorders -- 18. Drugs used in kidney diseases -- 19. Drug treatment of malignant disease -- 20. Drugs affecting the immune response -- 21. Nutrition and blood, fluid and electrolytes -- 22. Drug treatment of musculoskeletal and joint diseases -- 23. Drug treatment of eye conditions -- 24. Drug treatment of ear, nose and oropharynx -- 25. Drug treatment of skin disorders -- 26. Palliative care -- Sect. 4. Glossary, appendices and answers -- App. 1. Abbreviations -- App. 2. Normal values.
Summary: This text gives a solid introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology - how drugs work, as well as a full account of clinical pharmacology and the nurse's role in drug management. Icons are added to help readers find their way around the book.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. An understanding of medicines and their effects on patients remains a crucial area of nursing knowledge. This book provides a thorough foundation upon which nurses can build their clinical experience to achieve competence. It not only provides information on the actions of drugs on the body but also gives clear guidance on the practical aspects of medicines management in both hospital and community. Organisation of the text broadly follows the British National Formulary for ease of use. Management of medicines linked to their therapeutic use Medicine administration linked with relevant care of patients where possible Basic principles of clinical pharmacology underpin the therapeutic chapters A chapter on the role of patients and carers is included All content revised in the light of changes in drug therapy, clinical practice and medicines management including nurse prescribing Key objectives for each chapter Self-assessment exercises with answers More detail relating to palliative care; nurse prescribing A new section on Intensive Therapy Totally redesigned in two colours with improved design and page layout, and better illustrations

Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sect. 1. Medicines management -- 1. Medicines in society today and tomorrow -- 2. Control of medicines in hospital and community -- 3. The role of the nurse in drug therapy -- 4. Administration of medicines -- 5. Nurse prescribing -- 6. Clinical governance and safety in the use of medicines -- 7. The role of patients and carers in medicines management -- Sect. 2. General principles of pharmacology -- 8. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics -- 9. Autonomic nervous system -- 10. Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions -- Sect. 3. Clinical pharmacology -- 11. Drug treatment of gastrointestinal disorders -- 12. Drug treatment of cardiovascular disorders -- 13. Drug treatment of respiratory disorders -- 14. Drugs acting on the central nervous system -- 15. Drug treatment of infections -- 16. Drug treatment of endocrine disorders -- 17. Drugs used in obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract disorders -- 18. Drugs used in kidney diseases -- 19. Drug treatment of malignant disease -- 20. Drugs affecting the immune response -- 21. Nutrition and blood, fluid and electrolytes -- 22. Drug treatment of musculoskeletal and joint diseases -- 23. Drug treatment of eye conditions -- 24. Drug treatment of ear, nose and oropharynx -- 25. Drug treatment of skin disorders -- 26. Palliative care -- Sect. 4. Glossary, appendices and answers -- App. 1. Abbreviations -- App. 2. Normal values.

This text gives a solid introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology - how drugs work, as well as a full account of clinical pharmacology and the nurse's role in drug management. Icons are added to help readers find their way around the book.

ITT Module NURS61002

ITT Module NURS61004

ITT Module WORK81003

ITT Module NURS81000

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Section 1 Medicines Management (p. 1)
  • 1 Medicines in society today and tomorrow (p. 3)
  • 2 Control of medicines in hospital and community (p. 7)
  • 3 The role of the nurse in drug therapy (p. 29)
  • 4 Administration of medicines (p. 47)
  • 5 Nurse prescribing (p. 86)
  • 6 Clinical governance and safety in the use of medicines (p. 94)
  • 7 The role of patients and carers in medicines management (p. 107)
  • Section 2 General Principles of Pharmacology (p. 123)
  • 8 Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (p. 125)
  • 9 Autonomic nervous system (p. 139)
  • 10 Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions (p. 146)
  • Section 3 Clinical Pharmacology (p. 161)
  • 11 Drug treatment of gastrointestinal disorders (p. 163)
  • 12 Drug treatment of cardiovascular disorders (p. 190)
  • 13 Drug treatment of respiratory disorders (p. 225)
  • 14 Drugs acting on the central nervous system (p. 245)
  • 15 Drug treatment of infections (p. 288)
  • 16 Drug treatment of endocrine disorders (p. 323)
  • 17 Drugs used in obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract disorders (p. 352)
  • 18 Drugs used in kidney diseases (p. 369)
  • 19 Drug treatment of malignant disease (p. 378)
  • 20 Drugs affecting the immune response (p. 400)
  • 21 Nutrition and blood, fluid and electrolytes (p. 414)
  • 22 Drug treatment of musculoskeletal and joint diseases (p. 440)
  • 23 Drug treatment of eye conditions (p. 453)
  • 24 Drug treatment of ear, nose and oropharynx (p. 474)
  • 25 Drug treatment of skin disorders (p. 487)
  • 26 Palliative care (p. 513)
  • Section 4 Glossary, Appendices and Answers (p. 527)
  • Glossary (p. 529)
  • Appendix 1 Abbreviations (p. 532)
  • Appendix 2 Normal values (p. 534)
  • Answers to self-assessment questions (p. 536)
  • Index (p. 551)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

George Downie MSc FRPharmS HonFCPP Director of Pharmacy and Medicines Management, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Jean Mackenzie BA(Open) RGN SCM DipN(Lond) RCT RNT