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This ideal starter text for student nurses in pharmacology is now
into its 4th edition. It makes pharmacology less intimidating by
focusing on the knowledge needed at pre-registration level in order
to safely and competently practice as a newly qualified nurse.
Praised for its helpful layout and jargon-free language, this
updated edition introduces pharmacology in a friendly, informative
way, without assuming previous knowledge or a level of confidence
in numeracy. This new edition has been carefully expanded to
include new chapters on cardiovascular pharmacology and
chemotherapy in cancer nursing. There are more details on drugs
used in chronic and long-term conditions applied to nursing
competencies and standards. It incorporates the new 2018 NMC
standards for nursing education and links to practice guidelines.
Additional case scenarios have been added spanning all areas of
practice and include adult, elderly care, child, mental health and
learning disability applications. This allows nurses to apply their
knowledge to a range of different people with varying and complex
needs to enhance their application to practice. The book contains:
* 120 calculations and 130 multiple choice questions to assist you
in assessing your learning as you work through each chapter *
Clinical tips boxes linking pharmacology to nursing practice * 50
person centred case scenarios across a range of practice settings *
References to key standards and guidelines "The book also
emphasises the application of the principles of pharmacology to all
areas of practice and includes; drug action, drug interactions,
side effects and adverse reactions. It is useful for all
pre-registration students and those on post qualifying or
continuing professional development courses where pharmacology is a
component. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for
healthcare students that will support their learning throughout
their training and beyond. It covers fundamental concepts of how
the major classes of medications exert their therapeutic effect,
but also how side effects and adverse reactions can occur. Chapters
on legal aspects of medication administration and drug calculations
enhance this usefulness of this book - all of which are supported
by example questions, calculations and clinical 'tips'. This book
has been fully updated to reflect the 2018 NMC standards and as
such provides a one-stop shop for any students studying safe
administration of medications." Dr Andy Powell, Physiology Lead for
Nursing Birmingham City University "The outlay of the chapters is
easily navigated and the level of the knowledge that the book
starts at is at a basic level enough for any student nurse from
year 1-3 to start with and builds in complexity. They are in lovely
bite-size chunks that are easy to read and easily understood. The
10 MCQ's at the end of a chapter are a very useful method of
chapter consolidation and the case studies further reinforce
learning." Georgina Cox, Senior Lecturer in Adult Health Middlesex
University Deborah Robertson is a lecturer in nursing at the
University of Salford. She teaches on the pre-registration nursing
curriculum as well as being involved in post qualifying and post
graduate education. She is also author of Essentials of Medicines
Management for Mental Health Nurses. Paul Barber was a Senior
Lecturer at the University of Chester. He is co-author of Further
Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses (2012) and contributor and
editor of Medicines Management for Nurses: Case Book (2013), all
Open University Press. He is now retired.
Quench your kitty curiosity and discover the answers to all these
vital questions and more in this must-have for any cat owner! Who
composed the Cat's Fugue inspired by the sound of his cat walking
across the keys of the piano? What is ailurophilia? In which
country do people believe that the souls of the departed live in
the bodies of cats before moving on to the next life? When were
cats worshipped as gods? Why did Edward Lear, composer of the Owl
and the Pussycat, have two houses, one in Italy and the other in
England, that were exactly the same? How did a cat single-handedly
wipe out an entire animal species?
This text is an accessible and clinically practical guide to
medicines management in mental health for all student nurses and
professionals. Making the topic manageable and understandable at
undergraduate nurse level, it also encourages a growing
understanding beyond this in professional practice too. A wide
range of mental health conditions are covered, along with how
medication can be used to manage these conditions, how the drugs
work and how they should be given. Exploring the legal aspects and
ethical issues around medication management in mental health, it
also discusses other concepts such as medicines adherence and the
therapeutic alliance. The book uses straight-forward language to
help the reader master the key concepts and how to apply them to
clinical practice. It features: * Drug calculations and multiple
choice questions to help you assess your learning * Key learning
points to sum up each chapter * Patient case studies across a range
of mental health disorders * References and suggested reading to
help take your knowledge and learning further The book places an
emphasis on applying underpinning pharmacological principles to
clinical practice and is useful to all nurses who work with
patients who have a mental health disorder. "A knowledge and
understanding of medicines and medication management is a
fundamental aspect of the role of the mental health nurse. The
author succeeds in her aim of providing of both a basic knowledge
of the subject area, and an understanding of how the principles of
psychopharmacology and medicines management are applied to clinical
practice and the role of the nurse. The book has an excellent
structure, each chapter beginning with clear learning objectives,
and ending with a summary of key learning points; multiple choice
questions, and a case study, where relevant. The text is written in
an accessible style; specific chapters, for example, chapter 5
"Anatomy and physiology of the brain", having clear diagrams that
facilitate the reader's ability to understand both basic
physiology, and the principles of neurotransmission, etc. The role
of the therapeutic alliance is helpfully acknowledged when
promoting adherence and concordance, whilst the key medications
prescribed for the specified disorders, and the associated
psychopharmacology, are clearly described. "I would consider the
publication as being essential reading for any undergraduate mental
health nurse; the text also being a valuable learning resource in
the development of curriculum content." Mark James, Senior Lecturer
in Community Mental Health Nursing, University of South Wales, UK
"I'm delighted to recommend this new, welcome and accessible
resource: an excellent book with much to offer student and
registered mental health nurses and nurse educators, in promoting
safe and effective practice in medicines management. With an easy
to understand style, Deborah Robertson provides a helpful overview
of the legal and professional context, a practical introduction to
undertaking drug calculations, and considers the complex issues
around practical strategies for optimising adherence and patient
outcomes. Complementing recommended non-pharmacological
interventions for well-known mental health disorders, this book
offers a refreshing perspective and special focus upon
pharmacological treatment options, clearly explaining the use of
specific medications, their main modes of action, effects and side
effects, and recommendations for monitoring outcomes. In
particular, this book offers the reader a very good grounding in
understanding the pathophysiology and pharmacological treatment of
mental health disorders, providing materials and highlighting
further resources for use when working with the patient or service
user, whether providing education, involving them in
decision-making about medication taking, or actively monitoring
outcomes. Another valuable feature is that the reader is encouraged
to consolidate their learning through a series of reflective case
studies that focus upon recognising need and treatment planning,
and end of chapter multiple choice and numeracy questions." John
Butler Senior Lecturer in Mental Health, University of Central
Lancashire, UK "This book comprehensively addresses all the major
psychotropic drugs a mental health nurse will encounter when
undertaking medicines interventions. Each mental health diagnosis
is explored and the related prescribed medicines covered in depth.
I would recommend this book for use as a core text book in
undergraduate studies, registered nurses who want to increase their
knowledge base and for non-medical prescribing students as a
baseline source to learn about the psychopharmacology of drugs they
will prescribe." Steve Hemingway, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health,
The University of Huddersfield, UK
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