Download or read book Lilley s Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Kara Sealock and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular key drug approach focuses on the need-to-know content for safe clinical practice and uses a streamlined approach to drug indications, emphasizing only the most common or serious adverse effects. Consistent and colourful reader-friendly format utilizes a variety of tables and a practical body systems organization to help you integrate pharmacology content with what you are learning in medical-surgical and adult health nursing courses. Focus on prioritization includes prioritized nursing diagnoses along with corresponding prioritization of goals and outcomes, helping readers learn to connect nursing diagnoses to goals and outcomes. Evolve companion site is included with new text adoptions and emphasizes active learning for increased reader engagement. Cartoon-illustrated study tips on the Evolve companion website cover study, time management, and test-taking tips. Wealth of student-friendly learning aids includes approachable text elements such as: Case studies throughout the text that help bring patients to life Drug profiles highlighting specific information on commonly used agents Pharmacokinetics tables that include "Elimination Half-Life" information for each drug profile Patient teaching tips outlining useful patient information specific to each drug group Evidence in Practice boxes featuring current research and findings relevant to nursing pharmacology Lab Values Related to Drug Therapy summary boxes covering therapeutic levels of various drugs Preventing Medication Errors boxes reinforcing concepts introduced in the medication errors chapter and relating them to specific common errors that occur in nursing pharmacology Ethnocultural Implications boxes discussing differences to expect among cultural or ethnic groups Dosages tables providing instant access to dosages, routes, and indications for individual drugs Natural Health Products boxes providing an Overview, Common Uses, Adverse Effects, Potential Drug Interactions, and Contraindications for popular herbal therapies Special Populations Considerations boxes highlighting critical points related to drug therapy in children, adolescents, women and older adult patients Key points summarizing key pharmacology and nursing content in each chapter Legal and Ethical Principles boxes promoting awareness of liability issues and proper professional conduct Pharmacokinetic Bridge to Nursing Practice feature covering topics such as heart failure, women's health issues, iron, and monitoring renal function More than 250 full-colour photos and illustrations showing how drugs work in the body and how to administer medications safely and effectively Examination review questions in every chapter UPDATED! Thoroughly updated drug content reflects the very latest Health Canada drug approvals, withdrawals, and therapeutic uses, as well as corresponding updated nursing content. NEW! Coverage of current top-of-mind topics includes pharmacology as it pertains to palliative care; the legalization of marihuana for both medical and recreational purposes; issues surrounding the use and misuse of fentanyl and the take-home distribution of naloxone kits used to tackle the growing fentanyl crises; and more. NEW! The latest Canadian statistics, research, legislation, regulations, and clinical practice guidelines have been incorporated throughout the text as well as content reflecting the 2017 CNA Code of Ethics, updated references, and more. NEW! Additional examination review questions help readers more thoroughly prepare for credentialing exams. NEW! Updated case studies better reflect the diverse Canadian population. NEW! Expanded visual program incorporates more diagrams, graphs, charts and photos throughout the text to accompany difficult concepts and theories and help facilitate learning. NEW! Incorporation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action in chapters 4 and 7 now covers Indigenous health and healing practices, an explanation of the Indigenous medicine wheel, and alternative medicinal interventions.

Download or read book Study Guide for Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Kara Sealock and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapter review and examination preparation is included in each chapter worksheet and contains a number of application-based NCLEX® style practice questions, including at least one alternate-item question per chapter. Focus on prioritization features at least one prioritization exercise in which you must evaluate a clinical scenario and answer the question: "What is the nurse's best action?" These exercises provide practice in identifying the most important, need-to-know nursing actions. Overview of Dosage Calculations section features explanations of key drug calculations concepts, sample drug labels, practice problems, and a practice quiz. UNIQUE! Cartoon-illustrated study tips expands upon the study skills tips that are included on the accompanying Evolve site. Answers for all exercises are provided at the back of the book to facilitate self-study. Chapter-by-chapter worksheets are divided into three main sections: chapter review and examination preparation; critical thinking and application questions; and case studies. Question variety includes fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, labelling and ordering, matching, and short answer. NEW! Thoroughly updated content reflects the organization and updated information housed in the fourth edition of Lilley's Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice.

Download or read book Study Guide for Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice E Book written by Linda Lane Lilley and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-07-23 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master content from the textbook with this helpful study tool! Designed to accompany Lilley's Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice, 2nd edition, this study guide helps you to understand and apply material from each chapter in the text. Worksheets for each chapter include multiple-choice questions, critical thinking and application questions, case studies, and other activities.

Download or read book Study Guide for Pharmacology Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Jennifer J. Yeager and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NCLEX® review questions in each chapter include application-level questions and Next Generation NCLEX examination-style questions, along with at least one alternate item question. Detailed case studies enhance student understanding of nursing responsibilities in therapeutic pharmacology. A Drug Calculations chapter provides students the opportunity to review their knowledge and practice their skills in drug dosage calculation. Sample drug labels reflect the updated drug labels in McCuistion's Pharmacology, 11th Edition textbook. Focus on safety includes a special icon that calls attention to questions related to safe patient care. Answers for all exercises are provided at the back of the book to make studying easier and include rationales for all application-level questions and case study questions. NEW! Six cognitive skills of the Clinical Judgment Model are integrated into the practice questions and case studies. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) examination-style case studies are included in most chapters, and the remaining chapters include classic critical thinking case studies. NEW! Updated drug content matches the updates in McCuistion's Pharmacology, 11th Edition textbook.

Download or read book Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice written by Kara Sealock and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-08-05 with total page 1207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let this outstanding, reader-friendly pharmacology text help guide you through the detailed world of nursing pharmacology. Now in its third edition, Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice covers all the key pharmacology content needed by today's nursing students. Known for its appealing layout, wealth of photos, and helpful boxed features, this engaging text brings important pharmacology concepts to life. The text's popular key drug approach focuses only on the drug information you need to know. Along with its exam preparation and insightful learning strategies, this is your complete pharmacology text!

Download or read book Pharmacology Made Simple Elsevier E Book on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Anthony Guerra and published by . This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approx. 182 pages Essential information is logically organized and easy to read, focusing on what you need to know. Engaging, reader-friendly format breaks down pharmacology into manageable chunks of information, accompanied by "flashcard" boxes and memory devices. Mini case studies in each chapter demonstrate real-world healthcare applications, with scenarios from a variety of health professions settings. Chapter review questions provide opportunities to assess your comprehension as you move forward. Full-color illustrations bring complex pharmacology concepts to life with realistic figures and drawings. Clinical Application and Alert features stress critical thinking and effective job preparation. Scenario and Alert features stress clinical application and safety. Focus on patient education helps you learn and practice key skills in professionalism. Chapter key terms and back-of-book glossary includes pharmacology terms cross-referenced to the chapters in which they are introduced and discussed. Additional learning resources include a study guide (available separately) and an Evolve companion website with animations, practice exams, and more. Chapter objectives guide your study by listing the chapter's most important concepts.

Download or read book Study Guide for Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice written by Linda Lane Lilley and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master content from the textbook with this helpful study tool! Designed to accompany Lilley's Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice, 2nd edition, this study guide helps you to understand and apply material from each chapter in the text. Worksheets for each chapter include multiple-choice questions, critical thinking and application questions, case studies, and other activities.

Download or read book Study Guide for Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice E Book written by Kara Sealock and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-29 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW! Thoroughly updated content reflects the organization and updated information housed in the fourth edition of Lilley’s Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice.

Download or read book Study Guide for Understanding Pharmacology Elsevier E Book on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by M. Linda Workman and published by . This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A variety of learning activities, including matching, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, identification, and multiple-choice questions, plus crossword puzzles, help reinforce learning. Medication Safety Practice sections emphasize important safety concepts related to medication administration. Practice quizzes, comprised of multiple-choice and select-all-that-apply questions for the NCLEX®, assess students' knowledge of important chapter concepts to prepare them for the NCLEX-PN® and NCLEX-RN® Examinations. Reader-friendly writing style and organization increases understanding for entry-level students. NEW! Case studies for the Next Generation NCLEX® in clinical chapters help students practice for the next generation licensure exam. Updated exercises cover newly approved pharmaceutical treatments and drugs.

Download or read book Study Guide for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Linda Lane Lilley and published by . This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Application-based NCLEX® exam practice questions include at least one alternate item question per chapter. Review questions in each chapter are divided into sections: Chapter Review and NCLEX® Examination Preparation, Matching, Critical Thinking and Application, and Case Study. Focus on prioritization features prioritization exercises in which you must evaluate a clinical scenario and answer the question: What is the nurse's best action? Overview of drug calculation concepts helps you correctly perform mathematical problems when calculating drug dosages, and includes practice problems and a practice quiz. Sample drug labels are shown. Learning strategies expand upon the unique, cartoon-illustrated study strategies in the Lilley textbook, and offer additional information and learning tips. Answers for all questions are provided at the back of the book. NEW! Expanded NCLEX® focus includes one to two additional NCLEX examination-style questions for each chapter, including additional alternate item format types. NEW! Updated review questions reflect the updated content in the 10th edition of the Lilley textbook.

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Download or read book Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice written by Linda Lane Lilley and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2010 with total page 1158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed with the student in mind, and easy to read and use, the new 2nd edition of Lilley will cover all the key pharmacology content needed by Canadian nursing students. Known for its appealing layout, plenty of photos, and numerous helpful boxed features, Lilley helps students manage the extremely detailed subject of pharmacology. This edition focuses on the role of nurses and their practices in culturally diverse Canada, and includes new content on natural health products and ethnocultural considerations. Evidence-Informed Practice Boxes: Provide a bridge between research evidence and its relevance to nursing practice Laboratory Values Related to Drug Therapy: Provide normal ranges and values for specific lab tests, and rationales for lab assessments in relation to specific drug therapy UNIQUE! In My Family Boxes: Written by nursing students of various ethnocultural backgrounds, relaying their cultural health beliefs and practices and drug use Preventing Medication Errors Boxes: Reinforce concepts introduced in the medication errors chapter and relate them to specific common errors that occur in clinical practice. Special Populations: Women: In addition to other special populations, some boxes specifically focus on women's health UNIQUE! Tear out cards from Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards Increased pathophysiology coverage: Introduces key chapters to provide students with a brief overview before launching into drug information Chapters on Antibiotics and Antineoplastics: Subjects have both been divided into two chapters each, making difficult material easier to digest for students Generic and trade drug names are used throughout - with a new Drug Index at the back of the book Emphasis on nursing roles and practices in Canada More info on natural health products More info on ethnocultural considerations

Download or read book Lilley s Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice written by Kara Sealock and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let Canada''s #1 pharmacology text help guide you in mastering the complicated world of nursing pharmacology. Now in its fourth edition, Lilley''s Pharmacology for Canadian Health Care Practice covers all the key pharmacology content needed by today''s Canadian nurses. Known for its vibrant design, abundance of visuals, and wealth of helpful feature boxes, this engaging text brings important pharmacology concepts to life. The text''s popular and unique key drug approach focuses only on the drug information you need to know to safely and effectively administer drugs. Along with its exam preparation and insightful learning strategies, it''s the complete (and proven) pharmacology text to help you succeed in school, clinicals, and professional practice. Popular key drug approach focuses on the need-to-know content for safe clinical practice and uses a streamlined approach to drug indications, emphasizing only the most common or serious adverse effects. Consistent and colourful reader-friendly format utilizes a variety of tables and a practical body systems organization to help you integrate pharmacology content with what you are learning in medical-surgical and adult health nursing courses. Focus on prioritization includes prioritized nursing diagnoses along with corresponding prioritization of goals and outcomes, helping readers learn to connect nursing diagnoses to goals and outcomes. Evolve companion site is included with new text adoptions and emphasizes active learning for increased reader engagement. Cartoon-illustrated study tips on the Evolve companion website cover study, time management, and test-taking tips. Wealth of student-friendly learning aids includes approachable text elements such as: Case studies throughout the text that help bring patients to life Drug profiles highlighting specific information on commonly used agents Pharmacokinetics tables that include "Elimination Half-Life" information for each drug profile Patient teaching tips outlining useful patient information specific to each drug group Evidence in Practice boxes featuring current research and findings relevant to nursing pharmacology Lab Values Related to Drug Therapy summary boxes covering therapeutic levels of various drugs Preventing Medication Errors boxes reinforcing concepts introduced in the medication errors chapter and relating them to specific common errors that occur in nursing pharmacology Ethnocultural Implications boxes discussing differences to expect among cultural or ethnic groups Dosages tables providing instant access to dosages, routes, and indications for individual drugs Natural Health Products boxes providing an Overview, Common Uses, Adverse Effects, Potential Drug Interactions, and Contraindications for popular herbal therapies Special Populations Considerations boxes highlighting critical points related to drug therapy in children, adolescents, women and older adult patients Key points summarizing key pharmacology and nursing content in each chapter Legal and Ethical Principles boxes promoting awareness of liability issues and proper professional conduct Pharmacokinetic Bridge to Nursing Practice feature covering topics such as heart failure, women''s health issues, iron, and monitoring renal function More than 250 full-colour photos and illustrations showing how drugs work in the body and how to administer medications safely and effectively Examination review questions in every chapter UPDATED! Thoroughly updated drug content reflects the very latest Health Canada drug approvals, withdrawals, and therapeutic uses, as well as corresponding updated nursing content. NEW! Coverage of current top-of-mind topics includes pharmacology as it pertains to palliative care; the legalization of marihuana for both medical and recreational purposes; issues surrounding the use and misuse of fentanyl and the take-home distribution of naloxone kits used to tackle the growing fentanyl crises; and more. NEW! The latest Canadian statistics, research, legislation, regulations, and clinical practice guidelines have been incorporated throughout the text as well as content reflecting the 2017 CNA Code of Ethics, updated references, and more. NEW! Additional examination review questions help readers more thoroughly prepare for credentialing exams. NEW! Updated case studies better reflect the diverse Canadian population. NEW! Expanded visual program incorporates more diagrams, graphs, charts and photos throughout the text to accompany difficult concepts and theories and help facilitate learning. NEW! Incorporation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada''s Calls to Action in chapters 4 and 7 now covers Indigenous health and healing practices, an explanation of the Indigenous medicine wheel, and alternative medicinal interventions.

Download or read book Understanding Pharmacology written by M. Linda Workman and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Pageburst digital textbook; the product description may vary from the print textbook. Clear and straightforward, Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety helps you understand how drugs work and how to administer them safely. That means you won't have to resort to rote memorization of drug information to avoid making medication errors! Written by noted educators M. Linda Workman, PhD, RN, FAAN, Linda A. LaCharity, PhD, RN, and Susan L. Kruchko, MS, RN, Understanding Pharmacology clarifies difficult concepts and prepares you to handle today's new drugs and drug classes. It provides complete preparation for licensure exams and for clinical practice. Clear, consistent chapter format facilitates learning: Objectives Key Terms with phonetic pronunciations and page references Review of Related Physiology and Pathophysiology Types of Drugs Prescribed, including how each works; dosages with intended responses, side effects, and adverse effects; what to do before administering; what to check after administering; and what to teach patients Get Ready for Practice! with Key Points, Additional Learning Resources, Review Questions, and Critical Thinking Activities Animations and video clips are included on the companion Evolve website. Everyday terminologys is used, with technical terms following in parentheses. A math and dosage calculation review minimizes "math anxiety" and promotes medication safety. Try This! boxes let students practice math and dosage calculation concepts as they learn them. Common Side Effects boxes use clever, easy-to-recognize icons to emphasize the side effects of drugs. Drug Alert!, Memory Joggers, Do-Not-Confuse, and Clinical Pitfall boxes highlight important tips for safe medication administration. Did You Know? boxes relate pharmacology content to everyday life. Wide margins provide plenty of room for note-taking. Examination-style review questions end each chapter, and include alternate item format questions.

Download or read book Pharmacology for Health Professionals 6e written by Kathleen Knights and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-11-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are worried that studying pharmacology will be difficult to apply to clinical practice, Pharmacology for Health Professionals is the book for you. Written by experienced health professional educators, this textbook brings the study of drugs and medicines to life. This title is considered the most authoritative text in Australia and New Zealand for nursing and allied health students, but it is also highly accessible. The use of easily flowing material, integration with physiology and pathophysiology, and focus on clinically relevant information clearly show how pharmacology concepts can be applied in practice. Fully updated in its sixth edition, the book will help students master this complex and constantly changing area of their studies and is suitable for use in many undergraduate health professional courses including nursing, paramedicine, pharmacy, podiatry, optometry, midwifery, speech pathology and general biomedical/health science programs. Focus on clinical application of pharmacology through review exercises, clinical focus boxes and prescribing considerations Critical thinking scenarios in each chapter reinforce pharmacological concepts and clinical application Humanoid models illustrate pharmacological or adverse effects of drugs Contextualised for Australian and New Zealand students Includes life span/gender/cultural considerations where relevant Comprehensive Drugs at a Glance table in each chapter An eBook included in all print purchases Additional resources on Evolve: eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources: - Test bank - Solutions to in text end-of-chapter review questions - Additional Critical Thinking Scenarios and model answers - Image collection - Comparative 5e to 6e table of contents - Nursing and paramedicine specific resources including learning objectives, case studies and clinical practice considerations Student resources: - Animations - Clinical Interest boxes - Student quizzes Updated to reflect current evidence-based practice New and emerging topics introduced, including patient safety, drugs in aged care and vaccines Key terms facilitate student learning New figures illustrating mechanism of action of major drug classes Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Pharmacology for Health Professionals 6e included in all print purchases. Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to the core text, EAQ prepares students for tutorials, lectures and exams, with access to thousands of exam-style questions at their fingertips