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Overview: "Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 6th Edition" by Michael P. Adams, Norman Holland, and Carol Urban, is a comprehensive textbook designed to help nursing students understand the relationship between pathophysiology and pharmacology. This edition integrates nursing process frameworks and emphasizes safety, clinical reasoning, and evidencebased practice. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of pharmacological principles and their application in nursing practice, ensuring that students are well-prepared for clinical settings.
Structure and Organization: The textbook is structured into six units, each focusing on different aspects of pharmacology, from foundational concepts to specific drug categories and their implications for nursing care. Each chapter includes learning objectives, key terms, case studies, clinical
practice guidelines, and review questions to facilitate understanding and application of the material.
Unit I: Introduction to Pharmacology
1.Introduction to Pharmacology:
• Overview of pharmacology and its importance in nursing practice.
• Historical development of pharmacology and its role in healthcare.
2.Drug Regulations and Approval:
• Overview of drug regulations, including the role of the FDA and drug approval processes.
• Understanding drug schedules, classifications, and legal aspects of medication administration.
3.Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics:
• Fundamental concepts of pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion).
• Principles of pharmacodynamics, including drug-receptor interactions, dose-response relationships, and therapeutic index.
4.Medication Administration and Safety:
• Best practices for safe medication administration.
• Techniques for minimizing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
Unit II: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process
5.Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN/LVN Practice:
• Integration of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in pharmacology.
• Techniques for applying the nursing process to medication administration and patient care.
6.Lifespan Considerations in Pharmacology:
• Pharmacological considerations for different life stages, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and pregnancy.
• Strategies for adjusting medication administration based on age and developmental stage.
7.Cultural and Genetic Influences on Pharmacotherapy:
• Understanding the impact of cultural and genetic factors on drug therapy.
• Techniques for providing culturally competent care and addressing genetic variability in drug response.
Unit III: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
8.Drugs Affecting the Sympathetic Nervous System:
• Overview of the sympathetic nervous system and its role in pharmacology.
• Common adrenergic drugs and their therapeutic applications.
9.Drugs Affecting the Parasympathetic Nervous System:
• Overview of the parasympathetic nervous system and its role in pharmacology.
• Common cholinergic drugs and their therapeutic applications.
Unit IV: Drugs for Pain Management
10. Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Drugs:
• Overview of pain management principles and the role of analgesics.
• Common opioid and non-opioid analgesics, including their mechanisms of action and side effects.
11. Drugs for Inflammation and Fever:
• Overview of the inflammatory process and fever management.
• Common anti-inflammatory drugs, including NSAIDs and corticosteroids.
Unit V: Drugs for Infection
12. Antibiotics:
• Principles of antibiotic therapy and the mechanism of action of common antibiotics.
• Techniques for preventing antibiotic resistance and ensuring effective treatment.
13. Antiviral, Antifungal, and Antiparasitic Drugs:
• Overview of antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic drugs.
• Common drugs used to treat viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.