Complex pharmacologic information is simple to learn with this complete study resource! Designed to accompany Lehne’s Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 9th Edition, this robust workbook features critical thinking study questions, case studies, and patient teaching scenarios that help you connect pharmacology concepts with their impact on patient care. Plus, an emphasis on priority nursing care with NCLEX examination-style review questions prepares you for success on the exam. NCLEX Examination-style questions are included in each chapter. NEW! NCLEX-style alternate format questions including prioritization questions, bolster your readiness for the NCLEX Exam while supporting review of core pharmacology content NEW! Increased emphasis on patient safety features questions on safe patient care that challenge you to select appropriate actions to prevent or remediate medication errors. NEW! Detailed rationales for all prioritization questions are included in the answer key and encompass explanations for both correct and incorrect responses.
Covering the essential concepts in pharmacology for nursing care, this edition features questions, exercises and case studies to help students develop skills and apply the material they've learned to hypothetical situations. The software accompanying the book provides a database of the 200 most currently used drugs, from which students can customize drug cards.
Corresponding to Lilley's Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 4th Edition, this collection of innovative, interactive assets and ready-to-use modules helps faculty build an online or web-enhanced course that facilitates understanding of nursing pharmacology like nothing else! It includes animation-enhanced self-study modules, branching case studies, interactive learning activities, unique Roadside Assistance video clips, an online drug handbook, audio clips, animations, Discussion Threads, WebLinks, and more. This rich library of online assets can be used for a fully online or web-enhanced course. Instructor resources are available; contact your sales representative for details. Users can work through 12 ready-to-use, animation-enhanced self-study modules on the basic principles of pharmacology as often as needed to ensure comprehension, then submit an NCLEX® Examination-style quiz for grading. 20 ready-to-use interactive case studies - one for each Lilley "Part" -- prompt users to make patient care decisions. At the end of each case, the user submits an NCLEX Examination-style quiz. Users can work through 114 interactive learning activities -- two for each chapter in the Lilley textbook. An online, full-text version of Mosby's 2005 Drug Consult for Nurses helps users work through issues of drug dosage and administration. 16 Roadside Assistance video clips feature nationally known pharmacologist and speaker Alan P. Agins, PhD, presenting core pharmacology concepts with a uniquely memorable flair. Users can view 38 animations -- every animation from the self-study modules, plus bonus animations. Students can listen to audio clips of the pronunciation of more than 600 key terms in pharmacology, including the generic names of the top 100 drugs and the key drugs identified in the text. A dynamic library of WebLinks corresponds to every chapter and is updated quarterly to ensure currency. Power-packed instructor assets include: A test bank with over 500 items in a format consistent with the NCLEX Examination, each coded with correct answer, nursing process step, NCLEX Client Needs category, and cognitive type. A PowerPoint collection with approximately 2,100 customizable text slides. A 400-item image collection with every image from the Lilley textbook, all of the images from the self-study modules, and additional images in pathophysiology and drug administration. A collection of 38 animations (every animation from the self-study modules as well as bonus animations) to incorporate into online presentations. 30 thought-provoking Discussion Threads to post for student discussion.
This rich library of online assets is an essential tool for building a fully online or web-enhanced nursing pharmacology course that corresponds to Lehne's best-selling Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 5th Edition. A wealth of interactive assets are provided for students, including Self-Study Modules covering the basic principles of pharmacology, branching Case Studies, interactive Learning Activities, Video Clips, an online Drug Handbook, Audio Clips, Discussion Threads, WebLinks, and an Image Collection. Instructor assets include a PowerPoint Collection, Test Bank, and WebLinks. Assets are presented in two views - a Unit View (corresponding to the units in the Lehne textbook) and an Asset View (assets are organized by asset type). Self-Study Modules on the basic principles of pharmacology serve as a convenient adjunct to textbook material or classroom presentation. Students can work through the 11 animation-enhanced modules as often as needed to ensure comprehension, then submit an NCLEX examination-style assessment to their instructor. Branching Case Studies immerse students in true-to-life clinical scenarios and ask them to make choices in patient care. The 18 cases unfold differently depending on the choices that the student makes, and remediation is provided for incorrect choices. At the end of the case, the student submits an NCLEX examination-style assessment to the instructor. An online Drug Handbook is available to help students work through issues of drug dosage and administration. Interactive Learning Activities include activity themes such as What Drug Am I? Two activities are provided for each Unit of the Lehne text, for a total of 40 activities. 10 Roadside Assistance video clips feature nationally known pharmacologist and speaker Alan P. Agins, PhD, presenting core pharmacology concepts with a uniquely memorable flair. Audio Clips are provided for approximately 450 key terms in pharmacology, including the generic names of the top 100 drugs. Discussion Threads (three per Lehne Unit, for a total of 60) are thought-provoking questions that faculty can post for student discussion. A 400-item Image Collection includes every image from Elsevier's top-selling nursing pharmacology textbooks, plus all of the images from the Self-Study Modules. A freestanding collection of 18 Animations includes every animation from the Self-Study Modules, for incorporation into faculty-created presentations. Includes WebLinks corresponding to every chapter in the Lehne textbook. This dynamic library of links is updated quarterly to ensure currency. The PowerPoint Collection includes some 600 text slides that can be used as is or customized by the instructor. The Test Bank includes 750 items in a format consistent with the NCLEX Examination, each coded with correct answer, nursing process step, NCLEX client needs category, and cognitive type. Files are delivered in ExamView, Blackboard Assessment Manager, and Word.
All registered nurses must have a thorough understanding and a strong knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the ability to recognise and react to the effects of medicines. Fundamentals of Pharmacology helps nursing and healthcare students develop the skills and confidence required to apply the fundamental principles of pharmacology and to offer safe, competent and compassionate care. Concentrating on the medicines that students are most likely to encounter in real-world practice, this textbook provides concise coverage of pharmacology, essential medicines management principles, legal and ethical issues, drug formulations, analgesics, immunisations, and much more. Clinically focused chapters feature defined learning outcomes, multiple-choice questions, practical examples, and full-colour illustrations to aid readers’ comprehension of the complexities of pharmacology and care provision. The book utilises a straightforward, student-friendly approach to present ‘must-have’ information, with contributions from experienced clinicians and academics. Describes how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides Stresses the role and importance of compassionate care throughout Contains a full range of pedagogical tools which enhance learning and recall Aligns with current NMC Standards and Proficiencies for Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates Supplemented and supported by a wealth of online extras and resources Fundamentals of Pharmacology is essential reading for all nursing students, trainee nursing associates, post-registration nurses taking ‘nurse prescribing’ or ‘non-medical prescribing’ modules, and newly qualified nurses and nursing associates looking to better understand pharmacology.
Always a student favorite, Pharmacology for Nursing Care offers a clear approach explaining drug prototypes and how they work. It provides the background needed to understand related drugs currently on the market, as well as drugs yet to be released. In simplifying a complex subject, this text focuses on the essentials of pharmacology. Large print is used to show "need-to-know" information, and small print is used for "nice to know" material. At the end of each chapter, a summary of major nursing implications helps in applying the material to real-world situations. This edition includes a new companion CD-ROM featuring NCLEX® examination-style review questions, a variety of electronic calculators, and animations depicting drug mechanisms and effects. Uses a prototype drug approach that places a strong emphasis on understanding over memorization - equipping students with the knowledge to learn not only about related drugs currently on the market, but also about those drugs that will be released once the student begins practice. Summaries of Major Nursing Implications at the end of each chapter provide an in-depth look at assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluations. Utilizes large print for essential information and small print for "nice-to-know" information to help both faculty and students focus their limited classroom and study time on understanding the essentials. Concise drug summary tables present detailed information on individual drugs, including class, generic and trade names, dosages, routes, and indications. Key Points at the end of each chapter summarize content in a bulleted format to help students review important concepts. Prototype drug discussions employ a clear and consistent format with separate headings for Mechanism of Action; Pharmacologic Effects; Pharmacokinetics; Therapeutic Uses; Adverse Effects; Drug Interactions; and Preparations, Dosage, and Administration. An attractive full-color design adds visual interest, highlights key information, and facilitates student learning. Drugs for Multiple Sclerosis and Drugs for Hemophilia chapters. Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia chapter covers newsworthy drugs such as Viagra and Levitra. Special Interest Topics boxes on current issues in pharmacology, such as Medication-Overuse Headache: Too Much of a Good Thing and Face Time with Botox. Adult Immunization appendix summarizes the latest information on immunizations. Numerous new illustrations show drug mechanisms and effects, and depict topics such as histologic changes in Alzheimer's disease and the movement of drugs following GI absorption.
Get hands-on practice applying your knowledge of nursing pharmacology with Pharmacology Online for Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 9th Edition. This interactive, visually engaging online course features self-study modules, interactive case studies, videos, animations, NCLEX® Examination-style quizzes, and interactive activities to help you master key principles in nursing pharmacology and perfect your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. 110 NCLEX Examination-style practice quizzes prepare users for the pharmacology questions that will be encountered on the NCLEX exam and provide rationales and textbook page references to streamline remediation. 21 self-study modules provide a thorough introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology, drug calculations, and several major drug content areas using an interactive combination of media: text, animations, illustrations, integrated active learning exercises, and dynamic hyperlinks. 28 interactive case studies with quizzes immerse users in true-to-life clinical scenarios and enable hands-on learning in the safety of a virtual setting, accompanied by rationales and remediation tools to help improve understanding of correct and incorrect choices. UNIQUE! Roadside Assistance video clips hosted by renowned pharmacologist and speaker Alan P. Agins, PhD, infuse difficult content with humor and relevance for easier understanding. 275 interactive learning activities test users' knowledge of critical drug content in a fun, game-like format. 20 care planning activities challenge users to apply what they've learned to the planning of patient care. 42 animations accompanied by voiceover narrations are integrated into the self-study modules to clarify concepts. Audio glossary helps users master definitions and pronunciations for more than 1,400 terms and drug names. Discussion questions facilitate virtual classroom conversations on current issues in pharmacology. NEW! Updated self-study modules, interactive case studies, and content coordinates with the 9th Edition of the Lehne text and includes the latest information on major new drugs, drug classes, therapeutic uses, and discontinued drugs. NEW! Section 508 compliance maximizes that accessibility and utility of the course for all potential users by incorporating narration and descriptive text for all visual content, including video, animations, and images. NEW! Updated online drug handbook provides hands-on practice in consulting an up-to-date drug reference for clinical decision-making.
Learn interactively and practice applying your knowledge of pharmacology in this hands-on, visually engaging online course! Incorporating videos, animations, case studies, quizzes, review materials, and activities, this unit-by-unit companion to Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 7th Edition helps you master key pharmacologic principles and perfect the critical thinking and decision-making skills necessary for success in practice. 26 interactive case studies immerse you in true-to-life clinical scenarios and enable hands-on learning in the safety of a virtual setting, accompanied by rationales and remediation tools to help you improve your understanding of correct and incorrect choices. Case study quizzes gauge your comprehension of case study content. 220 interactive learning activities test your knowledge of critical drug content in a fun, game-like format. NCLEX"¥ examination-style quizzes for every chapter (109 total) prepare you for pharmacology questions you¡¦ll encounter on the NCLEX exam and provide rationales and textbook page references to streamline remediation. Unique! Roadside Assistance video clips hosted by renowned pharmacologist and speaker Alan P. Agins, PhD, infuse difficult content with humor and relevance for easier understanding. 220 flashcard sets (an average of two sets per chapter) provide an easy, portable way to review major drugs, drug classes, and pharmacologic principles. 20 care planning activities challenge you to apply what you¡¦ve learned to the planning of patient care. 42 animations, accompanied by voiceover narrations, are integrated into the self-study modules to clarify concepts. An Audio Glossary helps you master definitions and pronunciations for more than 1,400 terms and drug names. An online drug handbook is accessible within self-study modules and case studies. A new organization links content to related textbook units to help you learn and review more efficiently. 4 new drug-specific self-study modules integrate animations, illustrations, learning activities, and links to additional resources to provide a comprehensive understanding of pharmacologic treatment of pain, hypertension, asthma, and peptic ulcer disease.
Master the Pharmacology Concepts You’ll Encounter on Your Licensure Exam! Reinforce your understanding and ready yourself for success with this comprehensive review of critical pharmacology content covered on the NCLEX-RN®. Lippincott® Pharmacology Review for NCLEX-RN® summarizes core medication classes and their associated conditions in an easy-to-use format accompanied by ample practice questions to help you excel on your exams and make a confident transition to clinical practice. Streamlined, bulleted format reinforces key information at a glance. NCLEX-style review questions test your retention of essential concepts and familiarize you with the exam experience. Detailed answer key offers instant remediation including full rationales, Bloom’s Taxonomy levels and Client Need categories for each question. Free 7-day Lippincott® PassPoint trial provides personalized, adaptive online test preparation to enhance your test-taking confidence.
Get hands-on practice applying your knowledge of nursing pharmacology! Pharmacology Online for Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 10th Edition is a unique, hybrid online course, containing self-study modules along with interactive case studies. This visually engaging course has been thoroughly updated to reflect changes to the 10th edition of the textbook. It features entertaining videos, animations, NCLEX? examination-style quizzes, and additional activities to help you master key principles in nursing pharmacology and perfect your critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
