Focuses on the theoretical background and the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of prescribed and over-the- counter drugs, and natural products commonly used in the advanced practice nurse's management of acute and chronic illnesses, and in the general wellbeing of persons throughout the lifespan. Students learn to employ therapeutic decision-making in drug selection and evaluation in the course of patient care within the context of knowledge concerning pathophysiology and current pharmacological research. Additionally, students monitor and assess the effectiveness of drug therapy and formulate clinical care and teaching plans for persons from diverse populations regarding safe and effective use of drugs and natural products. Reviews patient education, legal, ethical and economic issues.
Textbook Information
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Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach
5th
Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V. F,, & Kang, T. M.
Wolters Kluwer
2022
ISBN-13:
9781975160593
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
7th
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
2019
ISBN-10:
1433832151
ISBN-13:
9781433832154
Recommended; Kindle Version Available
Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology
7th
Whalen, K.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
2019
ISBN-10:
149638413X
ISBN-13:
9781496384133