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

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

 
9780323078009: Mosby's Pharmacology Memory Notecards: Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses
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ISBN 10: 0323078001 ISBN 13: 9780323078009
Casa editrice: Mosby Inc, 2011

Sinossi

Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards: Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses, 3rd 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

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

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9780323549516: Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards, Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses, 5ed

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0323549519 ISBN 13:  9780323549516
Casa editrice: Mosby, 2018
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