Medicine Management For Nurses: Case Book - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0335245757 ISBN 13: 9780335245758

Casa editrice: Open University Press, 2013

Riassunto

Medicine management is an important and demanding aspect of nursing practice. It requires both clinical knowledge and the use of professional judgement. This accessible book is designed to help both practising and student nurses prepare to deal with the challenges of medicine management. It covers the principles and skills involved in a range of common medicine management scenarios and will help nursing students integrate their knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and nursing care.

This handy book:

• Is based on 21 practical case studies, which help you learn about effective medicine management and test your understanding of essential drug groups.
• Helps you gain confidence in your knowledge of pharmacology
• Highlights the nurse’s role in identifying the therapeutic and adverse effects of medicines on a patient

Part of the Case Book series, Medicine Management for Nurses Case Book offers a unique way of relating theory to practice. The cases are ideal for preparing for exams, tests and working in practice, as each one includes self-test questions and answers. Whether you are preparing to qualify or studying medicine management after qualification, this case book is the ideal practical tool for you.

Contributors: Diane Blundell, Abe Ginourie, Joy Parkes, Ruth Sadik, Pat Talbot, Janine Upton, Traci Whitfield, Christine Whitney-Cooper, Debbie Wyatt.

"The book offers a unique and engaging approach to an important subject that most students find daunting. Realistic case scenarios are used as a catalyst to introduce information and concepts that underpin practice. The presentation style supports the active participation of the student with the inclusion of questions at the beginning of each topic offering a platform to explore key areas whilst referring to the scenario. I highly recommend it to pre-registered student nurses."
Kris Paget, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Social Work and Education, Kingston University, UK

"This collection of case studies provides a unique and user friendly guide to commonly seen pharmacological therapies and treatment options across the lifespan. The case studies have been carefully selected to provide the diverse care needs of complex disease processes in a person centred way. Each case study is relevant to the role of the Nurse and will provide essential and core information whether nurses are working in either a medical or surgical clinical setting.

Government Health Care Directives provide the essential clinical evidence based theory necessary to promote medicine adherence and each chapter provides the relevant pathophysiology which is essential to underpin the safe administration of medication therapies.

The role of the nurse in medicine management with respect to patient education and the professional responsibilities of monitoring and evaluating complex medication therapies is presented in each case study. This provides an holistic approach to the care of patients receiving complex medication therapies."
Barry Ricketts, Senior Lecturer, Adult Nursing, Oxford Brookes University, UK

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Paul Barber, is Senior Lecturer in Nursing at the University of Chester, UK. He is the co-author of Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses 2nd edition (2012) and Further Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses (2012), both published by Open University Press.

Contenuti:

Case Study One - The Person with Alzheimer's Disease
Case Study Two - The young person with Asthma
Case Study Three - The Person with Bi-Polar Disorder
Case Study Four - The Person with Lung Cancer
Case Study Five - The Person with COPD
Case Study Six - The Person with acute left ventricular failure following myocardial infarction
Case Study Seven - The young person with Cystic Fibrosis
Case Study Eight - The Person with Depression
Case Study Nine - The Young Person with Diabetes Mellitus
Case Study Ten - The person with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 br>Case Study Eleven - The Person with Epilepsy
Case Study Twelve - The Person with Hypertension
Case Study Thirteen - The Person with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Case Study Fourteen - The Young Person with Meningitis
Case Study Fifteen - The Person with a Myocardial Infarction
Case Study Sixteen - The Person with Osteoporosis
Case Study Seventeen - The Person with Pain
Case Study Eighteen - The Person with Parkinson's Disease
Case Study Nineteen - The Person with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Case Study Twenty - The Person with Schizophrenia
Case Study Twentyone - The Woman with a Urinary Tract Infection
Glossary
Index

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Open University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0335245757
• ISBN 13: 9780335245758
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 232
• Redattore: Barber Paul