Real-World Nursing Survival Guide Pharmacology

It's a jungle out there... Here's your Survival Guide! Are you a survivor? This Real-World Nursing Survival Guide will make sure that you are prepared for anything! Let this outstanding study and review series be your guide through the nursing school jungle. You'll be more than just a survivor-you'll be a success! Pharmacology is part of the Real-World Nursing Survival Guide series. With this tool in your hands, you'll have no trouble navigating difficult topics such as drug actions, uses, contraindications, precautions, interactions, and adverse effects as well as the nurse's responsibilities in administering medications and educating the patient. You can depend on this Guide for: * A fun, engaging approach that thoroughly explains the ins and outs of pharmacology. * Take Home Points that clue you in to study tips and tricks of the trade to help you get by in the "real world." * Special icons that alert you to vital facts about lifespan considerations, cultural implications, cautions/dangers, calculations, and web links. * Apple bullets that point out specific patient education responsibilities. * Boxes displaying examples of the most common drugs in each category with the prototype drug highlighted. * Interactive NCLEX-style review questions-with answers! Questions are organized by chapter to help you pinpoint areas for further study. Real-World Nursing Survival Guide: Pharmacology is your key to surviving the jungle of nursing school. Consider adding these volumes to complete your survival backpack: Pathophysiology: Paired with Pharmacology, these books are cross-referenced to correlate information on disorders and treatment regimens. Fluids and Electrolytes: From acids and bases to homeostasis. Learn the ins and outs of how the body achieves and maintains an electrolyte balance. ECGs and the Heart: Can't tell an atrial dysrhythmia from a supraventricular tachycardia? This book will make the difference crystal clear. Drug Calculations and Drug Administration: Discover how to make drug calculations with confidence and administer all types of drugs.McCuistion, Linda is the author of 'Real-World Nursing Survival Guide Pharmacology' with ISBN 9780721690476 and ISBN 0721690475.