With a concise, straightforward approach, this trusted text puts difficult concepts and essential drug calculation skills into a practical nursing context and prepares you for real-world responsibilities. Completely revised and updated with the most current information in nursing practice, a variety of strong learning tools, and new NCLEX„¥ examination study questions, this latest edition makes pharmacology more accessible than ever.

这本值得信赖的教材以简洁直观的形式介绍了护理实践中遇到的较难懂的药理学概念和必须的药物计算技巧，为您在实践中做好准备。本书结合当今护理实践最新的内容进行了完全的更新与修订，拥有各种有效的学习工具、新的NCLEX考试题目。最新版的教材使药理学变的如此易学。

* UNIQUE! Prototype Drug Charts provide you with quick reference to key drug information, including dosages, contraindications, drug-lab-food interactions, pharmacokinetics, and more. * UNIQUE! An extensive Dosage Calculations unit strengthens your mathematical skills and eliminates the need for a separate calculations book. * Nursing Process summaries guide you through client care and drug therapy within the step-by-step framework of the nursing process. * Critical Thinking Case Studies challenge you to apply your knowledge and analytical skills to realistic patient scenarios. * A Principles of Drug Administration chapter guides you through drug administration procedures, addressing all routes of administration and various settings. * Client Teaching sections prepare you for client interaction, with teaching tips for general drug administration, self-administration, diet, side effects, and cultural considerations. * A companion CD reinforces

* NCLEX Examination-style Study Questions prepare you for the growing pharmacology coverage on the NCLEX-RN exam. * Updated and expanded Preventing Medication Errors boxes help you ensure safe drug administration. * Targeted Therapies to Treat Cancer chapter familiarizes you with cutting-edge cancer treatments such as multikinase inhibitors, angiogenesis inhibitors, and monoclonal antibodies. * A new unit helps you easily locate appropriate drug therapy for managing pain and inflammation. * Additional photos and illustrations visually reinforce your understanding of drug actions and relevant anatomy and physiology. * Separate units on antibacterial and antiinfective agents clearly differentiate these commonly used agents. * Page numbers accompany key terms for easier reference.