Created on the premise that students must master the principles of drug therapy before learning the details of individual drugs, Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 9th Edition, provides a concise, student-friendly approach to the concepts students need to know to pass their NCLEX (R) exams and establish a foundation for effective drug therapy in clinical practice. Author Rebecca Tucker builds on Amy M. Karch's popular, streamlined writing style, integrating students' knowledge of physiology, chemistry, and nursing fundamentals with a focus on essential information about each drug group. Extensively updated and full of engaging learning features, the 9th Edition keeps students at the forefront of nursing pharmacology while cultivating the critical thinking, clinical judgment, and patient communication skills students need to excel in their exams and on the job

Created on the premise that students must master the principles of drug therapy before learning the details of individual drugs, Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 9th Edition, provides a concise, student-friendly approach to the concepts students need to know to pass their NCLEX (R) exams and establish a foundation for effective drug therapy in clinical practice. Author Rebecca Tucker builds on Amy M. Karch's popular, streamlined writing style, integrating students' knowledge of physiology, chemistry, and nursing fundamentals with a focus on essential information about each drug group. Extensively updated and full of engaging learning features, the 9th Edition keeps students at the forefront of nursing pharmacology while cultivating the critical thinking, clinical judgment, and patient communication skills students need to excel in their exams and on the job. New and Updated Features NEW! Vitamin, Minerals, Complementary/Alternative Medications chapter strengthens students' mastery of this emerging priority for NCLEX preparation and clinical practice. NEW! Ear Medications and Blood and Blood Products appendices provide fast access to coverage of recent advancements in these key pharmacology areas. NEW! Expanded coverage of substance use and illicit substances keeps students current with the latest perspectives and approaches in nicotine and nicotine replacement, alcohol, and medications to treat withdrawal/abstinence medication. UPDATED! Dosage Calculations chapter familiarizes students with equations and measurement systems they'll encounter in clinical practice.

The 2024 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information “in a nutshell.� This handy pocket guide contains essential information on over 3,500 medications, including 19 generic drugs newly approved by the FDA, in an easy-access A-to-Z format.  The “mini� drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, boxed warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. Appendices cover alternative and complementary therapies, topical drugs, ophthalmic drugs, laxatives, combination drugs by therapeutic class, hormonal contraceptives, and commonly used biologicals. Index includes all generic, brand, and combination drugs mentioned in text and highlights drugs by therapeutic class for easy identification.  

The 2022 Lippincott (R) Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information "in a nutshell." This handy pocket guide by Rebecca Tucker gives essential information on more than 3,900 medications in an easy-access A-to-Z format. Drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, "black box" warnings, indications and dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations and patient teaching. An "Anatomy of a Drug Monograph" feature on the inside front cover helps new nurses quickly understand the contents. At just 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, this robust yet conveniently-sized compendium is a valuable resource for all nurses and nursing students. FEATURES New to this edition: Complete monographs on 28 new FDA-approved drugs Fully updated with the latest changes to drug indications, dosages, and administration information Key features: Alphabetized by generic name for fingertip access to the information you need Includes brand names, drug class, pregnancy risk, and controlled substance schedule for each drug Prominent alerts for new drugs, dangerous drugs, and boxed warnings Special section addressing Patient Safety and Medication Administration Appendices on alternative therapies, topical and ophthalmic drugs, laxatives, contraceptives, biologicals, and combination products Detailed index of all generic and trade names and drug classes "Anatomy of a Drug Monograph" on inside front cover