Introducing Pharmacology: For Nursing and Healthcare
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This third edition of Introducing Pharmacology provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the subject of pharmacology for nursing and healthcare students – and anyone needing to refresh their knowledge of this important area.
The third edition recognises that many nursing and healthcare courses are now requiring students to engage with the subject of pharmacology at a higher level. Accordingly, this edition has been reinforced with more advanced pharmacology that will help these students, but without losing the clarity and accessibility of earlier editions.
This popular text includes:
• Clear explanations of how drugs work in the human body
• The underlying physiology and pathophysiology necessary for an understanding of the action of drugs
• Coverage of the common drug groups that nurses and other healthcare professionals are likely to encounter in practice
• Case-studies, relating pharmacological theory to clinical practice
• An extensive glossary of key terms and definitions
New to this edition:
- A new ‘beyond the basics’ feature, providing a deeper explanation of the mechanism of action of key drugs, supporting students studying at a more advanced level
- A new section covering drugs for the treatment of nausea and labyrinthine disorders
- An expanded chapter on drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics
- Enhanced and more detailed illustrations
- Updated content that reflects latest guidelines and recently licensed drugs
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Additional information
| Publisher | 3rd edition (20 May 2019), Routledge |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 430 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1138549193 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1138549197 |
| Dimensions | 17.4 x 2.57 x 24.6 cm |
by Gemma
Easy to understand – used alongside independent prescribing course and recommended by lecturers. Highly recommend
by Mrs. S. Mcgonigle
This book arrived with crucial information on the diagrams missing!! Returned and sent a replacement which was exactly the same! Ordered directly from a book retailer and that copy was fine. Probably a printing error but that could be seriously detrimental to someone’s learning.
by Tiffany
Ordered book to assist with university course. Between pages 190 and 191, an additional 42 page book including images has been printed inbetween text on ‘How to draw anime’. Not what I expected or needed. The book itself is very helpful, but just a printing issue which is disappointing.
by catherine
Was really good. Great for assignment
by lindsay cope
Great book for the basics of pharmacology, especially if on a pharmacy course. Highly recommend. Arrived in perfect condition
by joanne waters
Fantastic book. For such a complex topic, its easy to read. Would recommend for sure!!
by Tiffany
Must buy for the non medical prescribing course love the book
by HSC
A must for any advanced nurses or nurse prescribed studying or post qualification. Supplies everything. Note many universities now offer the book not just in the library but also in printed handout/booklet form. Check this before buying and spending out on it.