In this thoroughly updated edition, Lehne takes a comparative approach, evaluating the U.S. political economy with respect to those of Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and the EU. The book provides detailed historical context for, and a conceptual understanding of, the business-government environment, and then clari?es the roles of the major actors and outlines the regulatory and policy frameworks. Along the way, Lehne probes some of the most crucial dilemmas facing government and business today.
An emphasis on the key information that nursing students need to know NCLEX Examination-style questions for each chapter in a variety of study/review formats Case Study scenarios provide true-to-life practice in responding to clinical situations that are typical of contemporary medication therapy Implications of drugs and drug classes for patient care Highlighted application-level questions help you integrate other nursing knowledge such as developmental considerations, laboratory values, and symptoms of adverse effects Critical thinking, prioritization, and delegation questions More questions dedicated to prioritization and delegation Increased variety of question types includes matching, true-false, completion, and other formats Decreased emphasis on questions that require lengthy free-text responses Shortened question scenarios more closely resemble NCLEX Examination questions Reorganization of chapters breaks content into four sections: Study Questions (matching, true-false, completion, etc.) Critical Thinking, Prioritization, and Delegation Questions (multiple-choice, multiple-select) Dosage Calculation Questions Case Studies Answer key now included in printed Study Guide
Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 8th Edition , features a uniquely engaging writing style, clear explanations, and unmatched clinical precision and currency to helps the reader gain a solid understanding of key drugs and their implications -- as opposed to just memorization of certain facts.
A favorite among nursing students, Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 8th Edition, features a uniquely engaging writing style, clear explanations, and unmatched clinical precision and currency to help you gain a solid understanding of key drugs and their implications -- as opposed to just memorization of certain facts. Compelling features such as a drug prototype approach, use of large and small print to distinguish need-to-know versus nice-to-know content, and a focus on major nursing implications save you study time by directing your attention on the most important, need-to-know information. The new edition also features an abundance of content updates to keep you ahead of the curve in school and in professional practice. UNIQUE! Engaging writing style with clear explanations makes content easy to grasp and even enjoyable to learn. A drug prototype approach uses one drug within each drug family to characterize all members of its group to help you learn about related drugs currently on the market and drugs that will be released once you begin practice. UNIQUE! Special Interest Topic boxes address timely issues in pharmacology and connect pharmacology content with current trends. Large print/small print design distinguishes essential "need-to-know" information from "nice-to-know" information. Limited discussion of adverse effects and drug interactions keeps your limited study time focused on only the most clinically important information. Reliance on up-to-date evidence-based clinical guidelines ensures that therapeutic uses are clinically relevant. Integrated and summarized nursing content demonstrates the vital interplay between drug therapy and nursing care. Coverage of dietary supplements and herbal interactions equips you to alert patients and caregivers to the potential dangers of certain dietary supplements, including interactions with prescribed and over-the-counter drugs and herbal therapies. Additional learning features provide a touchstone for study and review as you complete reading assignments and build a foundation of pharmacologic knowledge.
This study guide features high-claiber learning activities that apply the renowned Dr. Marshal Shlafer's rich experience in teaching pharmacology to a wide range of student learning styles.
Learn interactively and practice applying your knowledge of pharmacology in this hands-on, visually engaging online course! Incorporating videos, animations, case studies, quizzes, review materials, and activities, this unit-by-unit companion to Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 7th Edition helps you master key pharmacologic principles and perfect the critical thinking and decision-making skills necessary for success in practice. 26 interactive case studies immerse you in true-to-life clinical scenarios and enable hands-on learning in the safety of a virtual setting, accompanied by rationales and remediation tools to help you improve your understanding of correct and incorrect choices. Case study quizzes gauge your comprehension of case study content. 220 interactive learning activities test your knowledge of critical drug content in a fun, game-like format. NCLEX"¥ examination-style quizzes for every chapter (109 total) prepare you for pharmacology questions you¡¦ll encounter on the NCLEX exam and provide rationales and textbook page references to streamline remediation. Unique! Roadside Assistance video clips hosted by renowned pharmacologist and speaker Alan P. Agins, PhD, infuse difficult content with humor and relevance for easier understanding. 220 flashcard sets (an average of two sets per chapter) provide an easy, portable way to review major drugs, drug classes, and pharmacologic principles. 20 care planning activities challenge you to apply what you¡¦ve learned to the planning of patient care. 42 animations, accompanied by voiceover narrations, are integrated into the self-study modules to clarify concepts. An Audio Glossary helps you master definitions and pronunciations for more than 1,400 terms and drug names. An online drug handbook is accessible within self-study modules and case studies. A new organization links content to related textbook units to help you learn and review more efficiently. 4 new drug-specific self-study modules integrate animations, illustrations, learning activities, and links to additional resources to provide a comprehensive understanding of pharmacologic treatment of pain, hypertension, asthma, and peptic ulcer disease.
Always a student favorite, Pharmacology for Nursing Care offers a clear approach explaining drug prototypes and how they work. It provides the background needed to understand related drugs currently on the market, as well as drugs yet to be released. In simplifying a complex subject, this text focuses on the essentials of pharmacology. Large print is used to show "need-to-know" information, and small print is used for "nice to know" material. At the end of each chapter, a summary of major nursing implications helps in applying the material to real-world situations. This edition includes a new companion CD-ROM featuring NCLEX examination-style review questions, a variety of electronic calculators, and animations depicting drug mechanisms and effects.
This rich library of online assets is an essential tool for building a fully online or web-enhanced nursing pharmacology course that corresponds to Lehne's best-selling Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 5th Edition. A wealth of interactive assets are provided for students, including Self-Study Modules covering the basic principles of pharmacology, branching Case Studies, interactive Learning Activities, Video Clips, an online Drug Handbook, Audio Clips, Discussion Threads, WebLinks, and an Image Collection. Instructor assets include a PowerPoint Collection, Test Bank, and WebLinks. Assets are presented in two views - a Unit View (corresponding to the units in the Lehne textbook) and an Asset View (assets are organized by asset type). Self-Study Modules on the basic principles of pharmacology serve as a convenient adjunct to textbook material or classroom presentation. Students can work through the 11 animation-enhanced modules as often as needed to ensure comprehension, then submit an NCLEX examination-style assessment to their instructor. Branching Case Studies immerse students in true-to-life clinical scenarios and ask them to make choices in patient care. The 18 cases unfold differently depending on the choices that the student makes, and remediation is provided for incorrect choices. At the end of the case, the student submits an NCLEX examination-style assessment to the instructor. An online Drug Handbook is available to help students work through issues of drug dosage and administration. Interactive Learning Activities include activity themes such as What Drug Am I? Two activities are provided for each Unit of the Lehne text, for a total of 40 activities. 10 Roadside Assistance video clips feature nationally known pharmacologist and speaker Alan P. Agins, PhD, presenting core pharmacology concepts with a uniquely memorable flair. Audio Clips are provided for approximately 450 key terms in pharmacology, including the generic names of the top 100 drugs. Discussion Threads (three per Lehne Unit, for a total of 60) are thought-provoking questions that faculty can post for student discussion. A 400-item Image Collection includes every image from Elsevier's top-selling nursing pharmacology textbooks, plus all of the images from the Self-Study Modules. A freestanding collection of 18 Animations includes every animation from the Self-Study Modules, for incorporation into faculty-created presentations. Includes WebLinks corresponding to every chapter in the Lehne textbook. This dynamic library of links is updated quarterly to ensure currency. The PowerPoint Collection includes some 600 text slides that can be used as is or customized by the instructor. The Test Bank includes 750 items in a format consistent with the NCLEX Examination, each coded with correct answer, nursing process step, NCLEX client needs category, and cognitive type. Files are delivered in ExamView, Blackboard Assessment Manager, and Word.
Covering the essential concepts in pharmacology for nursing care, this edition features questions, exercises and case studies to help students develop skills and apply the material they've learned to hypothetical situations. The software accompanying the book provides a database of the 200 most currently used drugs, from which students can customize drug cards.
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