{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-pharmacology-isbn-9781119594666","title":"Fundamentals of Pharmacology","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll registered nurses must have a thorough understanding and a strong knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the ability to recognise and react to the effects of medicines. \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Pharmacology\u003c\/i\u003e helps nursing and healthcare students develop the skills and confidence required to apply the fundamental principles of pharmacology and to offer safe, competent and compassionate care. Concentrating on the medicines that students are most likely to encounter in real-world practice, this textbook provides concise coverage of pharmacology, essential medicines management principles, legal and ethical issues, drug formulations, analgesics, immunisations, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinically focused chapters feature defined learning outcomes, multiple-choice questions, practical examples, and full-colour illustrations to aid readers’ comprehension of the complexities of pharmacology and care provision. The book utilises a straightforward, student-friendly approach to present ‘must-have’ information, with contributions from experienced clinicians and academics.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStresses the role and importance of compassionate care throughout \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains a full range of pedagogical tools which enhance learning and recall \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAligns with current NMC Standards and Proficiencies for Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupplemented and supported by a wealth of online extras and resources  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Pharmacology\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for all nursing students, trainee nursing associates, post-registration nurses taking ‘nurse prescribing’ or ‘non-medical prescribing’ modules, and newly qualified nurses and nursing associates looking to better understand pharmacology. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Introduction to pharmacology 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIan Peate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 How to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaire Pryor and Annette Hand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Legal and ethical issues 33\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaire Leader, Emma Senior and Deborah Flynn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Medicines management and the role of the healthcare provider 49\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnnette Hand and Carol Wills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics 69\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarry Hill and Jaden Allan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Drug formulations 91\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHayley Underdown and Nicola Clipperton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Adverse drug reaction 111\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Park and Michelle Mitchell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Analgesics 127\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaire Ford and Matthew Robertson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Antibacterials 153\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeborah Flynn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Medications used in the cardiovascular system 187\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJan Guerin and Cecilia Mihaila\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Medications and the renal system 225\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSadie Diamond‐Fox and Alexandra Gatehouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Medications and diabetes mellitus 285\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnne Phillips\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Medications and the respiratory system 313\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSadie Diamond‐Fox and Alexandra Gatehouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Medications and the gastrointestinal system 369\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Waters and Ian Naldrett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Medications used in cancer 389\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElaine Walls and Leah Rosengarten\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Medications and the nervous system 415\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulie Derbyshire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Medications used in mental health 437\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Stavert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Immunisations 465\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAby Mitchell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNormal Values 491\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 49\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Peate, OBE FRCN JP\u003c\/b\u003e is Visiting Professor at St George's and Kingston University, Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow of University Hertfordshire, Editor-in-Chief of the \u003ci\u003eBritish Journal of Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e, and Head of School, School of Health Studies, Gibraltar. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarry Hill\u003c\/b\u003e is Director of Education (Employability), Programme Leader BSc (Hons) Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (RN NMC), Fellow of the HEA (FHEA), and Clinical Series Editor of the \u003ci\u003eBritish Journal of Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFundamentals of Pharmacology\u003cbr\u003e For Nursing and Healthcare Students\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll registered nurses must have a thorough understanding and a strong knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the ability to recognise and react to the effects of medicines. \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Pharmacology\u003c\/i\u003e helps nursing and healthcare students develop the skills and confidence required to apply the fundamental 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Concentrating on the medicines that students are most likely to encounter in real-world practice, this textbook provides concise coverage of pharmacology, essential medicines management principles, legal and ethical issues, drug formulations, analgesics, immunisations, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClinically focused chapters feature defined learning outcomes, multiple-choice questions, practical examples, and full-colour illustrations to aid readers' comprehension of the complexities of pharmacology and care provision. 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