Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 8th EditionAmy M. Karch, MS, RNMaster the Principles of Effective Drug TherapyCurrent, concise, and optimized for today's nursing practice, Focus on Nursing Pharmacologymakes challenging concepts more approachable to establish a foundation for effective drug therapy throughout your nursing career. This updated 8th edition builds on your knowledge of physiology, chemistry and nursing fundamentals to help you conceptualize need-to-know information about each group of drugs, while engaging learning features cultivate your clinical application, critical thinking and patient education capabilities. NEW! Concept Mastery Alertsalert you to commonly misunderstood concepts. NEW! Unfolding case-based vignetteswritten by the National League for Nursing bring concepts to life through realistic clinical scenarios. Concise, streamlined approachemphasizes need-to-know information for efficient learning. Nursing Processesclarify the process for planning patient-centered care. Critical Thinking Scenariosguide you through the collection and application of data for commonly encountered clinical interactions. Nursing Considerations sectionsdetail the rationale behind each nursing intervention to enhance your clinical decision-making capabilities. Drug Listsat the beginning of each chapter enable fast identification of prototype drugs for each class. Drugs in Focus tablesprovide at-a-glance reference for generic and trade names, usual dosage and indications for each drug within a class. Focus on Safe Medication Administration boxeshelp you ensure patient safety and increase the therapeutic effectiveness of drugs. Focus on the Evidence boxesidentify the best nursing practices associated with specific drugs based on available evidence. Focus on Herbal and Alternative Therapiesalert you to known interactions with specific herbs or alternative therapies that could affect drug actions. Focus on Calculationsrefine your calculation and measurement skills. Focus on Drug Therapy Across the Lifespan boxesprovide quick access to drug class considerations for use with children, adults and the elderly. Focus on Gender ConsiderationsandFocus on Cultural Considerationshelp you ensure effective, culturally sensitive drug therapy across diverse populations. Check Your Understanding sectionsequip you for your exams with NCLEX®-style review questions, including alternate-format questions. Watch and Learn videosavailable on thePoint® help you avoid medication errors in practice. | Focus On Nursing Pharmacology by Amy M. Karch, Paperback | Indigo Chapters