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Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (February 6, 2018) © 2019

  • Michael P. Adams
  • Carol Quam Urban George Mason University
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A patient-centered approach to pharmacology in nursing practice

Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice links pharmacology to patient-centered nursing care. The content is organized by body system and disease to contextualize drugs by therapeutic application. The use of prototype drugs helps students learn a vast range of medications. Features such as patient scenarios and practice applications shed light on lifespan considerations, alternative therapies, and gender and cultural influences.

The 4th Edition includes more than 30 new FDA-approved drugs. It also has more than 20 new visuals and a new feature developing the clinical decision-making skills of advanced practice nurses.

Hallmark features of this title

Connections to nursing practice

  • Making the Patient Connection feature opens each chapter with a quote and a photo of a patient. The patient is revisited at the end with critical-thinking exercises.
  • Connections: Treating the Diverse Patient feature identifies gender, cultural and ethical factors that influence drug action.
  • Connections: Nursing Practice Applications connect the nursing process to the major drug class(es) in each drug chapter and incorporate outcomes from QSEN competencies.

Learning aids

  • A prototype approach introduces 194 representative medications from each classification.
  • Vivid, colorful illustrations depict the A&P and pathophysiology of each body system.
  • Chapter reviews with NCLEX®-style questions prepare students for exams.

New and updated features of this title

A practical approach to learning pharmacology

  • EXPANDED: More than 30 new drugs approved by the FDA since the last edition have been added.
  • UDPATED: The latest FDA-issued black box warnings are identified for all prototype medications.
  • UPDATED: Easy-to-understand drug tables reflect the latest FDA-approved drugs and average dosages. The most common and serious adverse effects for each drug or drug class are listed.

Engaging case studies and visuals

  • NEW: Connections: Preparing for Advanced Practice uses case studies to develop the clinical decision-making skills of advanced nurses, especially those preparing to work in specialty settings or with vulnerable populations.
  • EXPANDED: Pharmacotherapy illustrated features present the mechanism of action for many of the prototype drugs. This shows students how drugs counteract the effects of disease.
  • NEW: More than 20 figures have been added or revised to clarify difficult pharmacologic concepts.

PART 1: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY

  1. Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Connections
  2. Drug Regulations
  3. Pharmacokinetics
  4. Pharmacodynamics
  5. Adverse Drug Effects and Drug Interactions
  6. Medication Errors and Risk Reduction
  7. The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Pharmacotherapy

PART 2: PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSE-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

  1. Pharmacotherapy During Pregnancy and Lactation
  2. Pharmacotherapy of the Pediatric Patient
  3. Pharmacotherapy of the Geriatric Patient
  4. Individual Variations in Drug Responses

PART 3: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

  1. Review of Neurotransmitters and the Autonomic Nervous System
  2. Cholinergic Agonists
  3. Cholinergic Antagonists
  4. Adrenergic Agonists
  5. Adrenergic Antagonists

PART 4: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

  1. Review of the Central Nervous System
  2. Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
  3. Pharmacotherapy of Mood Disorders
  4. Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses
  5. Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System
  6. Pharmacotherapy of Seizures
  7. Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity
  8. Central Nervous System Stimulants and Drugs for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  9. Pharmacotherapy of Severe Pain and Migraines
  10. Anesthetics and Anesthesia Adjuncts
  11. Pharmacology of Substance Abuse

PART 5: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

  1. Review of the Cardiovascular System
  2. Pharmacotherapy of Hyperlipidemia
  3. Pharmacotherapy with Calcium Channel Blockers
  4. Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
  5. Diuretic Therapy and the Pharmacotherapy of Renal Failure
  6. Pharmacotherapy of Fluid Imbalance, Electrolyte, and Acid--Base Disorders
  7. Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension
  8. Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction
  9. Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure
  10. Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias
  11. Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders
  12. Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders

PART 6: PHARMACOLOGY OF BODY DEFENSES

  1. Review of Body Defenses and the Immune System
  2. Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation and Fever
  3. Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants
  4. Immunizing Agents

PART 7: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND ALLERGY

  1. Pharmacotherapy of Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders
  2. Pharmacotherapy of Allergic Rhinitis and the Common Cold

PART 8: PHARMACOLOGY OF ANTI-INFECTIVE PHARMACOTHERAPY

  1. Basic Principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy
  2. Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall
  3. Antibiotics Affecting Bacterial Protein Synthesis
  4. Fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous Antibacterials
  5. Sulfonamides and the Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract Infections
  6. Pharmacotherapy of Mycobacterial Infections
  7. Pharmacotherapy of Fungal Infections
  8. Pharmacotherapy of Protozoan and Helminthic Infections
  9. Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections
  10. Pharmacotherapy of HIV-AIDS
  11. Basic Principles of Antineoplastic Therapy
  12. Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia

PART 9: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

  1. Review of the Gastrointestinal System
  2. Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease
  3. Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions
  4. Vitamins and Minerals
  5. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
  6. Weight Reduction Strategies and the Pharmacotherapy of Obesity

PART 10: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

  1. Review of the Endocrine System
  2. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs
  3. Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus
  4. Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders
  5. Corticosteroids and Drugs Affecting the Adrenal Cortex
  6. Estrogens, Progestins, and Drugs Modifying Uterine Function
  7. Drugs for Modifying Conception
  8. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System

PART 11: ADDITIONAL DRUG CLASSES

  1. Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders
  2. Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders
  3. Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders
  4. Emergency Preparedness: Bioterrorism and Management of Poisoning

About our authors

Michael Patrick Adams, PhD, is an accomplished educator, author and national speaker. The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development in Austin, Texas, named Dr. Adams a Master Teacher. He has published two other textbooks with Pearson Education: Core Concepts in Pharmacology and Pharmacology for Nursing: A Pathophysiologic Approach. Dr. Adams obtained his master's degree in pharmacology from Michigan State University and his doctorate in education from the University of South Florida. Dr. Adams was on the faculty of Lansing Community College and St. Petersburg College and was Dean of Health Professions at Pasco-Hernando State College for over 19 years. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at Hillsborough Community College.

Carol Quam Urban, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, is Director of the School of Nursing and an Associate Dean in the College of Health and Human Services at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She has been on the faculty in the School of Nursing for over two decades and has worked with Dr. Rebecca Sutter to open three nurse-managed health clinics, academic-community partnerships that care for uninsured patients and provide educational opportunities for Mason nursing students. She has published the Pearson textbook Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach with Dr. Adams and Dr. Holland.

Rebecca E. Sutter, DNP, BC-FNP, is Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing and one of the directors of an academic nurse-managed clinic within the College of Health and Human Services at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She has been in the nursing faculty for over 15 years at community colleges and universities, as well as practicing for over 20 years as a pediatric ICU nurse and a board-certified family nurse practitioner.

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