Mosby's Pharmacology Memory Notecards: Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses - Brossura

Zerwekh, JoAnn, R. N.; Claborn, Jo Carol; Gaglione, Tom

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0323078001 ISBN 13: 9780323078009

Casa editrice: Mosby Inc, 2011

Riassunto

Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards: Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses, 3^rd Edition is a colorfully illustrated collection of spiral-bound cards that brings together the difficult drugs and topics related to pharmacology into one portable volume. Using a wide variety of learning aids, humor, illustrations, and mnemonics, this valuable tool helps you master pharmacology in class, in clinicals, and in preparation for the NCLEX^® examination. Specific topics include: administration, antibiotics/antivirals, anticoagulants, cardiac drugs, CNS drugs, diuretics, endocrine drugs, GI drugs, musculoskeletal drugs, pain drugs, psychiatric drugs, pulmonary drugs, and reproductive/OB drugs. For practicing nurses, these cards provide an always-useful refresher on pharmacology.

• Over 90 cartoons offer humorous and memorable presentations of key drugs.
• Full-color cartoons and color-highlighted monographs provide a visually engaging way to learn.
• Mnemonics and other time-tested memory aids help you grasp and remember even the most difficult concepts.
• Thick pages and spiral-bound format create the perfect portable tool that is durable enough for the clinical environment.
• Colored thumb tabs at the bottom of the page allow you to quickly reference material.
• What You Need to Know sections on the back of each image give you more information about each illustrated topic in a quick and easy-to-review format.
• Colored highlights in the What You Need to Know sections draw your attention to key information:
• Serious/Life-Threatening Implications are highlighted in pink
• Most Frequent Side Effects are blue
• Important Nursing Implications are yellow
• Patient Teaching information is green

• NEW coverage throughout highlights contemporary and timely topics on pharmacology all in one clinical tool.
• 8 brand new cards focus on administration by inhalation, lovenox, fentanyl, and more.
• New mobile device version enables you to study on the go.

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Contenuti

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Administration

• Medication Administration
• Medication Calculation
• Ear Drop Administration
• Peak and Trough
• Guide to Drug Overdose
• Administration of Medications by Inhalation
• Transdermal Administration of Medication

Antibiotics/Antivirals

• Cephalosporins
• Tetracyclines
• Metronidazole (Flagyl)
• Isoniazide (INH)
• Aminoglycosides
• Antiretrovirals
• Drug Impact on Pregnancies
• Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
• Penicillin
• Azithromycin (Zithromax)
• Aminoglycoside Toxicity

Anticoagulants/Hematinics

• Heparin
• Lovenox (Enoxaprin)
• Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin)
• Epoetin Alfa (Procrit)
• Iron Supplements
• Thrombolytics
• Clopidogrel (Plavix)
• Argatroban

Cardiac

• Antihypertensives
• Hypertension ABC
• Beta Blockers
• Angiotensin Coverting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
• Calcium Channel Blockers
• Nitroglycerin
• Antidysrhythmics
• Digitalis
• Lidocaine Toxicity
• Drugs for Bradycardia and Hypotension
• Alpha-Adrenergic Antagonist (Alpha-Blockers)
• Beta-Blocker Actions (Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists)
• Beta-Adrenergic Antagonist (Beta-Blockers)
• HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) (Beta-Adrenergic)

CNS

• Antiepileptic Drugs
• Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) and Lorazepam (Ativan)
• Promethazine (Phenergan)
• Midazolam (Versed)

Diuretics

• Diuretics
• Spironolactone (Aldactone)

Endocrine

• Types of Insulin
• Sulfonylureas
• Corticosteroids
• Levothyroxine Sodium (Synthroid)
• Metformin (Glucophage)

Gastrointestinal

• H2-Blockers
• Psyllium (Metamucil)
• Metoclopramide Hydrohloride (Reglan)
• Proton Pump Inhibitors
• Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
• Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel)
• Antidiarrheals (Loperamide [Imodium] and Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride [Lomotil])
• Lactulose
• Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (Kayexalate)

Miscellaneous

• Atropine Overdose
• Potassium Chloride (Intravenous and Orally)
• Salicylate Poisoning
• Toxic Levels of Lithium, Digoxin, and Theophylline
• Drug Interactions and Grapefruit
• Emergency Drugs
• Cancer Chemotherapy: Adverse Reactions/Precautions
• Oral Calcium Supplements
• Beta-Blocking Drugs for Glaucoma: Betaxolol (Betoptic), Timolol (Timoptic), Carteolol (Ocupress)
• Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Isoniazid (INH) and Levodopa

Musculoskeletal

• Etodolac (Lodine)
• Antigout Agents: Febuxostat (Uloric), Allopruninol (Zyloprim), Probenecid (Benemid)
• Bisphosphonate Therapy: Alendronate (Fosamax), Risedronate (Actonel), Ibandronate (Boniva)

Pain

• Morphine Sulfate
• Moderate-to-Strong Opioid Analgesics
• Narcotic Antagonists: Naloxone (Narcan)
• Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs, Nonapirin)
• Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)
• Fentanyl

Psychiatric

• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
• Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
• Tricyclic Antidepressants
• Haloperidol (Haldol)
• Donepezil (Aricept, Aricept ODT)

Pulmonary

• Antihistamines
• Bronchodilators
• Advair and Spiriva
• Antitussives, Expectorants, and Mucolytics

Reproductive/OB

• Oxytocin (Pitocin)
• Rho(D) Immune Globulin (RhIG) (RhoGAM)
• Uterine Relaxants (Tocolytics)
• Anticholinergic Drugs for Overactive Bladder
• Oral Contraceptives (Combination)
• Erectile Dysfunction

Product Description

Book by Zerwekh MSN EdD RN JoAnn Claborn MS RN Jo Carol

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Mosby Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0323078001
• ISBN 13: 9780323078009
• Rilegatura: Rilegatura a spirale
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 192
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile