Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

Learn the principles of pharmacology and administer drugs safely! Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition, provides the essential information that LPNs and vocational nurses need to administer medications in all practice settings. It shows how drugs and drug classes work, so you can understand why drugs are given and evaluate the expected response as well as side effects and adverse effects. In each drug category, an overview of the nursing process outlines the nurse’s role when administering drugs. This edition includes two new chapters on weight-loss drugs and complementary and integrative therapies. Case studies and questions help you prepare for the newest version of the NCLEX� exam. Written by an experienced team of authors led by Dr. Constance G. Visovsky, this book is designed specifically for LPN/LVNs.