Pharmacology can be difficult. But with the right text, understanding
drugs and how they work doesn't have to be! Using easy-to-follow
language and engaging learning tools - like Memory Joggers, Clinical
Pitfalls, Do Not Confuse, and Drug Alerts - the second edition of
Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety helps
readers really understand how drugs work. In addition to the popular
critical thinking activities from the first edition, the second edition
also includes more chapter review questions, updated content, and a new
organization that centers on the different body systems. For students
who have a limited background in the sciences and want complete
preparation for licensure exams and clinical practice, there is no
better choice than Understanding Pharmacology, 2nd Edition!
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Entire unit reviewing math, weights and measures, and dosage
calculation minimizes readers' anxiety and promotes medication safety.
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Clever, easy-to-recognize margin icons help visual learners
remember essential side effects of drugs.
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Simplified heading structure replaces intimidating terminology
(i.e. pharmacokinetics) with simplified language (How These Drugs
Work) to increase understanding of concepts.
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Drug Alert!, Do-Not-Confuse, and Clinical Pitfall boxes
highlight important tips for safe medication administration.
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Memory Jogger boxes help readers remember important drug
information.
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Get Ready for Practice sections at the end of each chapter
include key points, chapter review questions, and critical thinking
activities to reinforce learning.
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10th grade reading level uses straightforward, everyday language
to really enhance readers' understanding of pharmacology concepts.
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Incorporation of adult learning theory features both a simple to
complex organization of material along with answers to why readers
need to learn something.
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NEW! Body system organization helps readers better understand drugs
that are specific to particular body systems.
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NEW! More chapter review questions have been added to the text.
All review questions are now organized into one of two categories:
Test Yourself on the Basics and Test Yourself on Advanced
Concepts.
