Pharmacology for Nurses, 3e - E-Book, 3rd Edition
The third edition of this book is completely updated in accordance with the revised Indian Nursing Council (INC) curriculum applicable for Semesters III and IV. It is designed to enable students to acquire understanding of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, principles of therapeutics, and nursing implications. The book specifies the role of nurses in monitoring and caring for patients under different conditions. Ideal for BSc nursing students, but also useful for pharmacy students and practicing nurses in hospitals
ISBN :
9788131266434
Publication Date :
06-07-2023
The third edition of this book is completely updated in accordance with the revised Indian Nursing Council (INC) curriculum applicable for Semesters III and IV. It is designed to enable students to acquire understanding of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, principles of therapeutics, and nursing implications. The book specifies the role of nurses in monitoring and caring for patients under different conditions. Ideal for BSc nursing students, but also useful for pharmacy students and practicing nurses in hospitals
Key Features
New to This Edition
• Significant content enhancement and reorganization in line with revised curriculum, to ensure continued relevance and renewed focus on application-based learning.
• New topics added on drugs for treatment of infertility and erectile dysfunction; drugs for osteoporosis; revised guidelines for treatment of tuberculosis and HIV; and National Immunization Schedule for infants and children.
• Nursing implications inserted at the end of each topic to highlight the role of nurses in pharmacotherapeutics.
• Section on prescription writing added to help nurses understand the guidelines of prescription writing.
• Addition of questions help in revision and self-assessment before examination.
Salient Features
• Textual presentation in tabular format makes it easy to read and interpret the information.
• Systematically updated content with numerous figures, flowcharts, and tables, along with addition of specific description of drugs makes learning and comprehension easy for students.
• Prepare students for both theory and viva voce exam.
Additional Feature
Complimentary access to full eBook at www.medenact.com.
• Significant content enhancement and reorganization in line with revised curriculum, to ensure continued relevance and renewed focus on application-based learning.
• New topics added on drugs for treatment of infertility and erectile dysfunction; drugs for osteoporosis; revised guidelines for treatment of tuberculosis and HIV; and National Immunization Schedule for infants and children.
• Nursing implications inserted at the end of each topic to highlight the role of nurses in pharmacotherapeutics.
• Section on prescription writing added to help nurses understand the guidelines of prescription writing.
• Addition of questions help in revision and self-assessment before examination.
Salient Features
• Textual presentation in tabular format makes it easy to read and interpret the information.
• Systematically updated content with numerous figures, flowcharts, and tables, along with addition of specific description of drugs makes learning and comprehension easy for students.
• Prepare students for both theory and viva voce exam.
Additional Feature
Complimentary access to full eBook at www.medenact.com.
Author Information
By Tara V. Shanbhag, TARA V SHANBHAG MD
Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology
Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Mukka, Surathkal, Mangalore
Karnataka, India
Formerly, Professor, Department of Pharmacology
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka, India; Veena Nayak and Smita Shenoy, SMITA SHENOY MD
Additional Professor, Department of Pharmacology
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka, India
