{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-pharmacology-for-childrens-nurses-isbn-9781119633211","title":"Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegistered Nurses must have thorough knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the effects of medicines. \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is written for nurses and allied health professionals involved in the care of children and young people (CYP) to focus exclusively on pharmacology. Filling a gap in current literature on the subject, this much-needed resource develops the competence and confidence required to prescribe, dispense, and administer medicines to children and young people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasising the importance of patient-centered care to CYP, the text describes the role of the healthcare provider working with CYP and their families; explains how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides; discusses legal and ethical issues; examines pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, and more. Helping readers respond appropriately and compassionately to the needs of those receiving care and their families, this textbook:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers a wide range of medications used in diabetes, cancer, mental health, and other areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a wealth of full-colour images and numerous pedagogical tools including learning objectives, self-test questions, and reflective exercises to enable readers to contextualise and assess their knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents case studies to reinforce learning, and illustrate the application of theory to practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides authoritative and practical guidance on formulations, adverse drug reactions, analgesics, antibiotics, immunisations, and the medications most commonly used when providing care to CYP\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes access to a companion website with interactive MCQs, case studies, references, an image bank, and links to further reading and supplemental resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for undergraduate children's nursing students, trainee nursing associates, those undertaking healthcare programmes of study, as well as those seeking to better understand pharmacology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrefixes and Suffixes xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations xli\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xliii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Pharmacology, Children and Young People \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Pharmacology 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Framework 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance and Value of Medicine Within Healthcare 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTherapeutic Pharmacology 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Prescribing 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety Within Paediatric Care 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedicines Optimisation 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedicines 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedicine Management 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety: Rights of Medication Administration 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific Considerations for Babies, Children and Young People 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfancy 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdolescents 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTablets 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistraction Techniques 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 How to Use Pharmaceutical and Prescribing Reference Guides \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe British National Formulary and the British National Formulary for Children 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaper Copy BNFc 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to navigate the BNFc 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline and Mobile Application BNFc 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonthly Index of Medical Specialities (MIMS) 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic Medicines Compendium 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can be Prescribed on an NHS Prescription? 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Guides to Prescribing 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Evidence Base to Prescribing: Prescribing Guidelines 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Legal and Ethical Issues \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Law 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bolam Test 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Children Act 2004 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuty of Care and Healthcare 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulation of Healthcare 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical Principles and Theories 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChildren and Young People who are under 16 years – Gillick and Fraser Guidance 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing and Promoting Competence 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParental Responsibility 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedication Adherence and Administration 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Medicines Management and the Role of the Healthcare Provider Working with Children, Young People and Families \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing an Accountable Professional 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing and Midwifery Council 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployer and Colleagues 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting Health and Preventing Ill Health 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolistic Assessment 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Needs and Planning Care 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf‐Medication 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplementary and Alternative Medication (CAM) 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding and Evaluating Care 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading and Managing Nursing Care and Working in Teams 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Safety and Quality 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoordinating Care 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoyal Pharmaceutical Society 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nursing and Midwifery Council 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacokinetics 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink Paediatrics 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacodynamics 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Drug Formulations \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLicensing of Paediatric Medicines 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Formulations 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcipients 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnteral Feeding Tubes 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisplacement Values 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Medications Used in the Cardiovascular System \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGross Anatomy Related to Cardiovascular System (CVS) Pharmacology 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular Drugs Affecting Chronic Conditions 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticoagulant Medications 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngiotensin II Receptor Antagonists 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeripheral Alpha Antagonist or Alpha‐Adrenergic Blockers: ‘Alpha Blockers’ 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardiovascular Drugs for Use in Acute Clinical Scenarios 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrophysiological System Recap 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrugs with an Inotropic Effect 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrugs with a Chronotropic Effect 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Medications Used in the Renal System \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy and Physiology of the Renal System 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Renal Conditions 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNephrotic Syndrome 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment of MCNS 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrugs Used to Treat Electrolyte Disorders 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Medications Used in the Endocrine System \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Endocrine System 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications Used in Endocrine Disorders Affecting Growth 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndocrine Disorders of Puberty 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrugs Used to Block Puberty or the Action of Sex Steroids 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrugs Used to Reduce the Action of Sex Steroids 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications Used in Disorders of the Adrenal Glands 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications Used in the Management of Diabetes 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Medications Used in the Respiratory System \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsthma 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCroup 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBronchiolitis 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePneumonia 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCystic Fibrosis 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespiratory Medicines 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntibiotics 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMucolytics 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Respiratory Drugs 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Medications Used in the Gastrointestinal System \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Stomach 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Intestines 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Liver 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gallbladder 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pancreas 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Large Intestine 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGastro‐Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnteral Feeding Tubes and Medication Administration 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstipation 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrohn’s Disease 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Medications Used in the Nervous System \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilepsy 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuillain–Barre Syndrome 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMigraine 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatus Migrainosus 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: AEDs Used in Treatment of Childhood Epilepsy 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 The Immune System and Immunisations \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Immunity 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Immunisations Work 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmunisation and Public Health 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmunisation Schedule 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaccine Uptake 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ‘Cold Chain’ 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatient Specific Directions and Patient Group Directives 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministration of Vaccines 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Reactions and Anaphylaxis 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication with the Child and Family 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Green Book 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Medications and the Integumentary System \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Epidermis 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Skin Conditions 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Medications Used in Children and Young People’s Mental Health \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Psychopharmacology? 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedications 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Medications Used in Children and Young People’s cancer \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCancer 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCell Cycle 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemotherapies 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmunotherapies in Treating Cancer 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorticosteroid Use in Cancer 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Analgesics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain Pathways 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions and Categories of Pain 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportance of Individualised Pain Assessments 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Tools 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultimodal Management Strategies 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePharmacological Management 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon‐opioids 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NAIDs) 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpioid Agonists 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodeine Phosphate 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDihydrocodeine 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTramadol 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMorphine 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFentanyl 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjuvants and Co‐analgesics – Gabapentinoids 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInhalation Analgesics 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal, Regional and Topical Analgesia 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Antimicrobial Medications \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicroorganisms 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntimicrobial Medications 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntibacterial Medications 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePenicillins 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiviral Medications 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntifungal Medications 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntiprotozoal Medications 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntimicrobial Resistance 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntimicrobial Stewardship 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrescribing Antimicrobials 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind Out More 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Adverse Drug Reactions \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e367\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdverse Events 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSide Effects 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing ADRs 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising ADRs 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADRs and Immunisations 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllergic Reactions 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnaphylaxis 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedicines Safety and Reporting ADRs 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting ADRs via The Yellow Card System 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Resources 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Peate, OBE FRCN \u003c\/b\u003eis Principal, School of Health Studies, Gibraltar; Visiting Professor of Nursing, St George’s University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, and Editor-in-Chief of the \u003ci\u003eBritish Journal of Nursing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Dryden\u003c\/b\u003e is a Programme Lead for Children’s Nursing and a Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Midwifery \u0026amp; Health, Northumbria University, UK. He has worked on a number of National  and Regional developments such as National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) standards for IBD.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFundamentals of Pharmacology for Children’s Nurses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistered Nurses must have thorough knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the effects of medicines. \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Pharmacology for Children’s Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is written for nurses and allied health professionals involved in the care of children and young people (CYP), focusing exclusively on pharmacology. 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