Synopsis
This time-tested nursing pharmacology text is known for its concise drug monographs and nursing process coverage, extensive use of color, student-friendly approach, and emphasis on health promotion through medication monitoring and patient education. The 13th edition also brings the same clinical accuracy that users have come to expect from Clayton & Stock. Plus, there are plenty of new features and updates, including the latest FDA approvals and withdrawals, new chapters, and a new student CD-ROM included in every book. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. Presents comprehensive drug class discussions, followed by individual drug narratives in a consistent, readable, colorful, user-friendly format Includes a unique Illustrated Atlas of Medication Administration and Math Review, with extensive step-by-step illustrations demonstrating proper administration techniques for all forms of medications Reviews the pharmacology of all major classes of drugs, emphasizing side effects to expect and report, drug interactions, and patient education Provides a tear-out Drug Classifications Quick Reference card to help students review and learn the functions of drug classes Features free basic-level access to Mosby's Drug Consult, a comprehensive database of generic and brand-name drugs Includes Chapter Content overviews, Objectives, Key Terms lists, Key Points, Math Review questions, Critical Thinking questions, and Review Questions Includes the very latest FDA approvals and withdrawals, including up-to-date clinical drug indications and approximately 90 new drugs Incorporates NANDA Taxonomy II (2003-2004) nursing diagnoses throughout Features expanded content and late-breaking changes in its coverage of osteoporosis, hormone replacement, and hypertension New chapters on parenteral drug administration -- now expanded from one to three chapters New chapter on Substance Abuse features coverage of substances of abuse, health professionals and substance abuse, treatment of substance abuse, and more The chapter on Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension incorporates the latest JNC 7 recommendations for prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure Includes updated and expanded coverage of pain and end-of-life care Herbal Interactions boxes highlight well documented interactions between drugs and herbal therapies and dietary supplements Clinical Landmines boxes highlight critically important clinical considerations of which the nurse must be aware in order to practice safely Unique Patient Self-Assessment Forms that can be copied as patient handouts have been redesigned for improved clarity and usability Online Resources are now provided at the end of each chapter Chapter-ending review is now in the form of Key Points - a handy bulleted list that facilitates review of essential chapter content Also includes chapter-ending Review Questions to help ensure content mastery and help students prepare for licensure exams Now includes a Glossary for quick student reference to Key Terms Student CD-ROM is included with every book. It includes helpful student learning features such as: Patient Self-Assessment Forms -- provided as completable PDF documents -- approximately 200 NCLEX-style review questions, student-friendly Drug Dosage Calculators, and a searchable Glossary that includes all the Key Terms from the text Incorporates a consistent content design and special features to facilitate use with other Elsevier titles