Workbook for Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiological Approach, Second Canadian Edition

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Osuji, Joseph

Adams, Michael

Urban, Carol

El-Hussein, Mohamed

King PhD, Shirley

Nursing

Pearson Canada

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Pharmacology for Nurses links a unique approach to teaching pharmacology with Canadian content to deliver an outstanding manual for nursing students. A holistic, pathophysiological approach runs throughout the text, which places drugs in context with their therapeutic use, and organizes them by body systems and diseases. This gives students a clear picture of the importance of pharmacology to disease and ultimately to patient care. Detailed information on the drug classifications used to treat diseases is included. KEY TOPICS:Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada; Drug Classes and Schedules in Canada; Pharmacokinetics; Pharmacodynamics; The Nursing Process in Pharmacology; Life Span Considerations in Pharmacology; Individual, Psychosocial, and Cultural Influences on Drug Responses; Drug Effects, Adverse Reactions, and Interactions; Principles of Drug Administration; Medication Incidents and Risk Reduction; Complementary and Alternative Therapies and Their Roles in Pharmacotherapy in Canada; Brief Review of the Autonomic Nervous System and Neurotransmitters; Pharmacotherapy with Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists; Pharmacotherapy with Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists; Brief Review of the Central Nervous System; Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders; Pharmacotherapy of Emotional and Mood Disorders; Central Nervous System Stimulants and Pharmacotherapy of Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorders; Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses; Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System; Pharmacotherapy of Seizures; Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity; Pharmacotherapy of Pain and Migraine; Pharmacology of Local and General Anesthesia; Pharmacotherapy in Substances of Abuse and Addictions; Brief Review of the Endocrine System; Pharmacotherapy of the Hypothalamic and Pituitary Disorders; Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus; Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders; Corticosteroids and Pharmacotherapy of Adrenal Disorders; Pharmacotherapy of disorders of the Female Reproductive System; Pharmacotherapy of Disorders of the Male Reproductive System; Brief Review of the Gastro-Intestinal System; Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease; Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other Gastro-Intestinal Alterations; Pharmacotherapy of Obesity and Weight Management; Pharmacotherapy of Nutritional Disorders; Pharmacotherapy of Asthma, Common Cold, and Other Pulmonary Disorders; Brief Review of Body Defences and the Immune System; Pharmacotherapy with Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants; Pharmacotherapy of Immune System Modulation and Immunization; Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation, Fever, and Allergies; Basic principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy; Pharmacotherapy of Bacterial Infections; Pharmacotherapy of Fungal, Protozoan, and Helminthic Infections; Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections; Pharmacotherapy of HIV-AIDS; Review of the Cardiovascular System; Pharmacotherapy of Lipid Disorders; Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, and Cerebrovascular Accident; Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension; Diuretic Therapy and Pharmacotherapy of Renal Failure; Pharmacotherapy of Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances and Acid-Base Disorders; Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure; Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias; Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders; Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders; Pharmacotherapy of Shock; Basic Principle of Anti-Neoplastic Therapy; Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia; Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders; Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders; Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders; Toxicology, Bioterrorism, and Emergency Preparedness MARKET:Appropriate for pharmacology courses in nursing departments at both the college and university level.PACKAGE CONTENTS: 0134712498 / 9780134712499 Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiological Approach, Second Canadian Edition Plus MyNursingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 2/e 01335

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About the Author\nMichael 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 Publishing: Core Concepts in Pharmacology and Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice. 
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 served as Dean of Health Professions at Pasco-Hernando State College for 15 years. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences at Pasco-Hernando State College and Hillsborough Community College. 
Carol Quam Urban, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, is Director of the School of Nursing and Associate Dean for Practice and Strategic Initiatives in the College of Health and Human Services at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She has been on the faculty at Mason and considers the study of pharmacology to be a course that truly integrates nursing knowledge, skills, and interdisciplinary teamwork. She credits her students, past and present, for providing a never-ending source of real-world stories that make learning about pharmacology enjoyable in class. She has also published the Pearson textbook Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice with Dr. Adams. 
Mohamed Toufic El-Hussein, RN, BSN, MSN, PhD, NP, is an Associate Professor of Nursing in the Department of Health, Community & Education at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Dr. El-Hussein is a recipient of the distinguished teaching faculty award in the Bachelor of Nursing program at Mount Royal University, School of Nursing & Midwifery. Dr. El Hussein is also an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Calgary in the faculty of Nursing. 
He has initiated and implemented several innovative teaching approaches that have contributed immensely to the critical thinking, analytical, and clinical skills of nursing students. Dr. El-Hussein’s passion for teaching emerged while working as a Registered Nurse in critical care settings, where he was selected to facilitate and deliver lectures in the Department of In-Service Education at different hospitals. He completed his Master’s in Critical Care and Trauma at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and earned a PhD in Nursing from the University of Calgary then enrolled in the post Masters Nurse Practitioner (NP) program at the university of Calgary and earned his NP diploma. Currently Dr. El Hussein practices as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner―Medical Cardiology Coronary Care Unit at Rockyview General Hospital. His research program focuses on clinical reasoning in nursing practice and the use of innovative teaching strategies to enhance critical thinking among nursing students. Dr. El-Hussein has authored several publications and conference presentations that discuss clinical reasoning processes and highlight innovative teaching strategies designed to bridge the theory-practice gap in nursing and to help students deconstruct and assimilate complex concepts. 
Joseph Chinyere Osuji, RN, BScN, MN, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Mount Royal University, Calgary. He is a Carnegie scholar and holds a visiting scholar appointment with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His current teaching assignments are Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Community Health, Chronic Disease Management and Advanced Biostatistics. Dr. Osuji has published widely, has authored, and contributed chapters on Medical/Surgical Nursing, Research Methods, Pharmacology, and Chronic Disease Management. Dr. Osuji has received major fellowship awards, research nominations and academic awards for his work. He is interested in research questions that deal with the social determinants of hea

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If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase.\nPharmacology for Nurses links a unique approach to teaching pharmacology with Canadian content to deliver an outstanding manual for nursing students. A holistic, pathophysiological approach runs throughout the text, which places drugs in context with their therapeutic use, and organizes them by body systems and diseases. This gives students a clear picture of the importance of pharmacology to disease and ultimately to patient care. Detailed information on the drug classifications used to treat diseases is included.

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