Pharmacology for Nursing Care (Book with Access to Mosby's GenRx + Simon Website) [Hardcover]

Richard A. Lehne (Author), Linda A. Moore EdD RN (Author), Leanna J. Crosby DNSc RN GNP-C (Author), Diane B. Hamilton PhD RN (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721689973 | ISBN-13: 978-0721689975 | Publication Date: January 15, 2001 | Edition: 4th

Highly engaging and readable, this text provides a solid understanding of pharmacology its implications for patient care and patient education. A focus on "need-to-know" information and a drug-prototype approach make this book extremely popular with students and instructors alike. The new edition's updates and enhancements make it better than ever! This edition brings comprehensive revisions throughout to reflect up-to-the-minute drug information including hundreds of new indications, side effects, dosage forms, pediatric dosages, and patient implications, plus the facts on over 100 drugs newly approved by the FDA. Also features a brand-new unit on women's health that covers estrogens and progestins, birth control, drugs for infertility, and uterine stimulants and relaxants. Includes new chapters on pain management, herbal preparations, and the management of obesity, new "Special Interest" boxes that present engaging, real-life examples of drug application and use, and a new, dedicated worldwide web site, SIMON, for continuous updates and new drug releases. Includes 6 months' FREE online access to Mosby's Drug Consult, a comprehensive drug database.

(Includes a FREE SIMON website at:www.harcourthealth.com/SIMON/Lehne/)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1283 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 4th edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721689973
• ISBN-13: 978-0721689975
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,754,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, January 26, 2001

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Patricia (Kaneohe, HI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pharmacology for Nursing Care (Book with Access to Mosby's GenRx + Simon Website) (Hardcover)

The new 4th edition of this book just keeps getting better and has a great chapter on alternative drugs added for this edition. The authors strive to make the information understandable and meaningful. This book is actually good reading for student nurses through advance practice nurses. The new study guide is also an improvement along with the web enhanced materials. The science is first rate and the material makes sense. Priorities are defined for drugs using the prototype format which enhances learning of the really important material.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Clear and comprehencive, October 14, 2002

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Muzaffer Muctehitzade "hacibey" (Boston, Ma USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pharmacology for Nursing Care (Book with Access to Mosby's GenRx + Simon Website) (Hardcover)

One of the best Pharmacology book, it does not get into the chemistry of the drugs etc but a very extensive source to read for first time pharmacology exposure. A lot of things that is normally covered in Physiology books are recalled here. Author also provides extensive links between different applications and explanations. Certainly book is written mainly for Nurses but from simple reading and explanations point of view it is very useful for everybody as a reference book.
I enjoyed reading every line of it. authors do not spare on any information to make it clear.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent foundation text, August 30, 2002

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K. Shlasko (Nova Scotia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pharmacology for Nursing Care (Book with Access to Mosby's GenRx + Simon Website) (Hardcover)

While the material is highly technical, it is presented in a clear, concise manner with excellent end of chapter summaries.
Substantial amounts of background information are presented to ensure a thorough understanding of the physiology of some body systems in order to permit a better understanding of how some medications work. Minimal molecular biology is included. Personally, I liked this text and will be keeping my copy for years to come.