Overview

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. 

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Author:   Ian Peate (St Bernard's Hospital, UK) ,  Barry Hill (Northumbria University, UK)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 16.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   1.021kg
ISBN:  

9781119594666

ISBN 10:   1119594669
Pages:   560
Publication Date:   25 February 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to pharmacology 1 Ian Peate Chapter 2 How to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides 15 Claire Pryor and Annette Hand Chapter 3 Legal and ethical issues 33 Claire Leader, Emma Senior and Deborah Flynn Chapter 4 Medicines management and the role of the healthcare provider 49 Annette Hand and Carol Wills Chapter 5 Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics 69 Barry Hill and Jaden Allan Chapter 6 Drug formulations 91 Hayley Underdown and Nicola Clipperton Chapter 7 Adverse drug reaction 111 Laura Park and Michelle Mitchell Chapter 8 Analgesics 127 Claire Ford and Matthew Robertson Chapter 9 Antibacterials 153 Deborah Flynn Chapter 10 Medications used in the cardiovascular system 187 Jan Guerin and Cecilia Mihaila Chapter 11 Medications and the renal system 225 Sadie Diamond‐Fox and Alexandra Gatehouse Chapter 12 Medications and diabetes mellitus 285 Anne Phillips Chapter 13 Medications and the respiratory system 313 Sadie Diamond‐Fox and Alexandra Gatehouse Chapter 14 Medications and the gastrointestinal system 369 David Waters and Ian Naldrett Chapter 15 Medications used in cancer 389 Elaine Walls and Leah Rosengarten Chapter 16 Medications and the nervous system 415 Julie Derbyshire Chapter 17 Medications used in mental health 437 Laura Stavert Chapter 18 Immunisations 465 Aby Mitchell Normal Values 491 Answers 495 Index 49

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Ian Peate, OBE FRCN JP is Visiting Professor at St George's and Kingston University, Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow of University Hertfordshire, Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing, and Head of School, School of Health Studies, Gibraltar. Barry Hill is Director of Education (Employability), Programme Leader BSc (Hons) Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (RN NMC), Fellow of the HEA (FHEA), and Clinical Series Editor of the British Journal of Nursing.

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