Created on the premise that students must master the principles of drug
therapy before learning the details of individual drugs, Karch's
Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 9th Edition, provides a concise,
student-friendly approach to the concepts students need to know to pass
their NCLEX(R) exams and establish a foundation for effective drug
therapy in clinical practice.
Author Rebecca Tucker builds on Amy M. Karch's popular, streamlined
writing style, integrating students' knowledge of physiology, chemistry,
and nursing fundamentals with a focus on essential information about
each drug group. Extensively updated and full of engaging learning
features, the 9th Edition keeps students at the forefront of nursing
pharmacology while cultivating the critical thinking, clinical judgment,
and patient communication skills students need to excel in their exams
and on the job.
New and Updated Features
- NEW! Vitamin, Minerals, Complementary/Alternative Medications
chapter strengthens students' mastery of this emerging priority for
NCLEX preparation and clinical practice.
- NEW! Ear Medications and Blood and Blood Products appendices
provide fast access to coverage of recent advancements in these key
pharmacology areas.
- NEW! Expanded coverage of substance use and illicit substances
keeps students current with the latest perspectives and approaches in
nicotine and nicotine replacement, alcohol, and medications to treat
withdrawal/abstinence medication.
- UPDATED! Dosage Calculations chapter familiarizes students with
equations and measurement systems they'll encounter in clinical
practice.
