Clear and straightforward, Understanding Pharmacology:
Essentials for Medication Safety helps you understand how drugs
work and how to administer them safely. That means you won't
have to resort to rote memorization of drug information to avoid
making medication errors! Written by noted educators M. Linda
Workman, PhD, RN, FAAN, Linda A. LaCharity, PhD, RN, and Susan
L. Kruchko, MS, RN, Understanding Pharmacology clarifies
difficult concepts and prepares you to handle today's new drugs
and drug classes. It provides complete preparation for licensure
exams and for clinical practice. Clear, consistent chapter
format facilitates learning: Key Terms with phonetic
pronunciations and page references Review of Related Physiology
and Pathophysiology Types of Drugs Prescribed, including how
each works; dosages with intended responses, side effects, and
adverse effects; what to do before administering; what to check
after administering; and what to teach patients Get Ready for
Practice! with Key Points, Additional Lear