Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical)
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical) Original price was: $157.95.Current price is: $29.99.
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Be ready to prescribe and administer drugs safely and effectively, with the fully updated Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice, 5th Edition. Anchored in pharmacology and the principles of therapeutics, and written by experts in the field, this is your road map to effective drug therapies. Learn to correctly identify a disorder, review the drugs used to treat it, and select the optimal therapy. With expert direction on more than 50 common disorders, this is the ideal resource for advanced practice clinicians and students learning pharmacotherapeutics, and a go-to reference for experienced clinicians. Learn best practices for selecting the safest, most effective drug therapies . . . NEW section on pain management, addressing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and use of cannabis NEW and updated content on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, pharmacogenomics, liver disorders and substance use disorders Easy-to-follow, evidence-based algorithms and drug tables Content organized by drug class, with quick-scan access to generic and trade names, and dosages Explains pharmacology and patient management topics – easy-to-remember, clearly worded definitions and descriptions of common presentations Offers the foundation of drug therapeutics, including: The prescribing process from pregnancy through elderly ages Avoiding medication errors Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions and adverse events Principles of antimicrobial therapy Pharmacogenomics Chapters organized by body system or disorder for quick-reference: Dermatitis - Bacterial, fungal, and viral infections of the skin Ophthalmic disorders, otitis media and otitis externa Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, myocardial Infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias Respiratory infections, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Gastric, functional and inflammatory bowel disorders Liver diseases Urinary tract infection, prostatic disorders and erectile dysfunction, overactive bladder, sexually transmitted infections Osteoarthritis and gout, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis Headaches, seizure disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease Major depressive disorder, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders Chapter features include: Brief overview – Pathophysiology of each disorder and relevant classes of drugs Monitoring Patient Response section – What to monitor and when Patient Education section – Includes information on CAM for each disorder Drug Overview Tables – List drug uses, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and monitoring parameters Algorithms – Visual cues on how to approach treatment Case Study and Questions – Provided for each disorder Instructor Resources – Case study answers, additional case studies, multiple choice questions, power points, acronyms list
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach Original price was: $142.49.Current price is: $29.99.
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Understanding Pathophysiology
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Understanding Pathophysiology

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Unlock the secrets of pathophysiology with vibrant illustrations and simplified language in Understanding Pathophysiology, 7th Edition!”

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Make complex pathophysiology concepts come to life! Filled with vibrant illustrations, simplified language, and detailed online content, Understanding Pathophysiology, 7th Edition delivers the most accurate information on treatments, manifestations, and disease mechanisms across the lifespan. This new edition is fully revised and includes coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics, so you thoroughly understand conditions affecting the human body. Plus, with over 30 new 3D animations on the companion Evolve site, quick check boxes at the end of each chapter, and disease progression algorithms, this text helps you engage with the fundamental knowledge you need to succeed in nursing school and practice.

  • Student resources include animations, review questions, answers to the Quick Check boxes (featured in the text), chapter summary reviews, and case studies with answers for select chapters.
  • Algorithms throughout the text clarify disease progression.
  • Did You Know boxes highlight new developments in biologic research, diagnostic studies, preventive care, treatments, and more?
  • Quick Check boxes test your retention of important chapter concepts.
  • Risk Factor boxes alert you to important safety considerations associated with specific diseases.
  • Summary Review sections provide a fast, efficient review of chapter content.
  • Geriatric and Pediatric Considerations boxes highlight key considerations for these demographics in relevant chapters.
  • Consistent presentation helps you to better distinguish pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment for each disease.
  • A glossary of approximately 1,000 terms familiarizes you with the most difficult or important terminology related to pathophysiology.
  • NEW! Chapters on Alterations in Immunity, Obesity, and Disorders of Nutrition feature the latest coverage of these hot topics.
    • NEW! Additional coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics gives you a comprehensive understanding of conditions and cell growths that affect the human body.
    • NEW! Streamlined content and illustrations ensure content is appropriate for undergraduate students.
    • NEW! More than 1000 illustrations in the text and 30+ new 3D animations on the companion Evolve site bring complex concepts to life for a new perspective on disease processes.