Fundamentals of Pharmacology: For Nursing and Healthcare Students

 

Description:

All registered nurses must have a thorough understanding and a strong knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the ability to recognise and react to the effects of medicines. Fundamentals of Pharmacology helps nursing and healthcare students develop the skills and confidence required to apply the fundamental principles of pharmacology and to offer safe, competent and compassionate care. Concentrating on the medicines that students are most likely to encounter in real-world practice, this textbook provides concise coverage of pharmacology, essential medicines management principles, legal and ethical issues, drug formulations, analgesics, immunisations, and much more. 

Clinically focused chapters feature defined learning outcomes, multiple-choice questions, practical examples, and full-colour illustrations to aid readers’ comprehension of the complexities of pharmacology and care provision. The book utilises a straightforward, student-friendly approach to present ‘must-have’ information, with contributions from experienced clinicians and academics.  

Describes how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides 

Stresses the role and importance of compassionate care throughout 

Contains a full range of pedagogical tools which enhance learning and recall 

Aligns with current NMC Standards and Proficiencies for Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates 

Supplemented and supported by a wealth of online extras and resources  

Fundamentals of Pharmacology is essential reading for all nursing students, trainee nursing associates, post-registration nurses taking ‘nurse prescribing’ or ‘non-medical prescribing’ modules, and newly qualified nurses and nursing associates looking to better understand pharmacology. 

 

Table of Contents:

 

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to pharmacology

 

Aim

Introduction

Patient assessment

The Code of Conduct

The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Standards of Proficiency

Medicine management and standards

Medicines optimisation

Patient beliefs and medicines

Conclusion

Glossary

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Chapter 2: How to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides

Aim

Introduction

The British National Formulary

Online and mobile application BNF

MIMS (Monthly Index of Medical Specialities)

Electronic Medicines Compendium

What can be prescribed on an NHS prescription?

The Drug Tariff

Other guides to prescribing

The evidence base to prescribing: prescribing guidelines

NICE prescribing guidance

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Chapter 3: Legal and ethical issues

Aim

Introduction

The law

Ethical principles and theories

Regulatory bodies

Research

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Find out more

Chapter 4: Medicines management and the role of the healthcare provider

Introduction

Medicines management

Manufacturing, marketing, and procurement and sale

Selection

Supply

Prescribing

Handling and administration

Special consideration: Controlled drugs and critical medications

Groups requiring special considerations

Monitoring for side effects

Medicine optimisation

Safety in medicines management

Storage and disposal

Conclusions

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Chapter 5: Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Aim

Introduction

Royal Pharmaceutical Society

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic principles (the ADME process)

Phase 1: Absorption

Phase 2: Distribution

Phase 3: Metabolism (Biotransformation)

Phase 4: Elimination

An example of the pharmacokinetics of aspirin

Routes of drug administration

Pharmacodynamics

Agonists and antagonists

Drug potency and efficacy

Therapeutic index

Adverse effects

Conclusion

References

Multiple choice questions

Chapter 6: Drug formulations

Aim

Introduction

Tablets

Buccal/sublingual

Oral

Topical

Rectal

Vaginal

Inhalation

Injection routes

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Chapter 7: Adverse drug reaction

Definition – what is an adverse drug reaction

The prevalence of adverse reactions

The ABCDE classification of adverse reactions

The signs and symptoms of adverse effects

Physical signs of an adverse drug reaction may include the following

Adverse reaction diagnosis and management

Reporting incidents of adverse drug reactions

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Chapter 8: Analgesics

Aim

Introduction

Pain pathways

Definitions and categories of pain

Importance of individualised pain assessments

Assessment tools

Multimodal management strategies

Pharmacological management

Non‐opioids

Non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatories (NSAIDs)

Opioid agonists

Codeine phosphate

Dihydrocodeine

Tramadol

Morphine

Fentanyl

Adjuvants and co‐analgesics – gabapentinoids

Inhalation analgesics

Local and regional anaesthesia

Conclusion

References

Multiple choice questions

Find out more

Chapter 9: Antibacterials

Introduction

Language and terminology

Antibacterial mechanisms of action

Choosing the right treatment

Antimicrobial resistance

Antibacterials by action

Beta‐lactams

Protein synthesis interference

Tetracyclines

Chloramphenicol

Aminoglycosides

Macrolides

Lincosamides

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Find out more

Chapter 10: Medications used in the cardiovascular system

Aim

Introduction

Medications used in the management of cardiovascular diseases

Atheroma and the hyperlipidaemias

Medications used to regulate lipids: Antihyperlipidaemic medications

Statins: HMG‐CoA reductase inhibitors

Inhibitors of cholesterol absorption

Fibrates

Bile‐acid‐binding resins: Cholesterol absorption inhibitors

PCSK9 inhibitors

Alternatives to statins

Medications used in management of hypertension

Medications used to manage hypertension

Angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi)

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)

Diuretics

Loop diuretics

Thiazide diuretics

Potassium‐sparing diuretics

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)

Beta‐adrenoceptor antagonists (beta‐blockers)

Alpha‐adrenergic blockers: Alpha blockers

Vasodilators

Central acting agents

Direct renin inhibitors (DRIs)

Medications used in managing ischaemic heart disease

Isosorbide dinitrate and isosorbide mononitrate

Potassium channel activators

Medications used for cardiac arrhythmias

Disorders of heart rhythm and rate

Amiodarone

Digoxin

Magnesium sulphate

Arrhythmias due to conduction defects

Atropine sulphate

Medications used in the management of heart failure

Medications used in heart failure

Mineralocorticoid receptors antagonist (MRAs)

Reducing the workload of the heart

Hyperpolarisation‐activated cyclic nucleotide‐gated (HCN) channel blockers

Angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitors

Optimising contractility of the heart

Medications that affect haemostasis

Antiplatelet medications

Clopidogrel, Prasugrel and Ticagrelor

Dipyridamole

Glycoprotein 11b/111a inhibitors

Anticoagulants

Heparin

Low molecular weight fragments of heparin (LMWH)

Vitamin K inhibitors

Direct‐acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs)

The thrombolytics

Medications used in peripheral vascular disease

Pharmacological interventions: The future

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Chapter 11: Medications and the renal system

Aim

Introduction

Anatomy and physiology of the renal tract

Common renal conditions

Drug‐induced renal damage

Drug classes that act upon the renal system

Drugs used to treat fluid retention

Drugs used to treat electrolyte disorders

Drugs used to treat urinary retention and urinary incontinence

Drugs and dialysis

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Find out more

Chapter 12: Medications and diabetes mellitus

Aim

Introduction

HbA1c

Blood glucose measurements

Diagnosis and signs and symptoms

Individual assessment

Oral medications

Insulin

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Chapter 13: Medications and the respiratory system

Aim

Introduction

Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory tract

Common respiratory conditions

Classes of respiratory drugs

Oxygen therapy

Bronchodilators

β2 adrenoceptor agonists

Muscarinic receptor antagonists

Xanthines

Corticosteroids

Immune modulators

Mast cell stabilisers

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Mucolytics

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Find out more

Chapter 14: Medications and the gastrointestinal system

Aim

Introduction

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Peptic ulcer disease

Nausea and vomiting

Gut motility and defaecation

Constipation

Diarrhoea

Inflammatory bowel disease

Ulcerative colitis

Crohn's disease

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Chapter 15: Medications used in cancer

Aims

Introduction

Cancer

Chemotherapies

Side effects of chemotherapy

Prescription and administration of chemotherapy

Immunotherapies in treating cancer

The use of immunotherapy

Side effects of immunotherapy

Corticosteroid use in cancer

Side effects of Corticosteroids

Conclusion

Glossary

References

Further reading

Chapter 16: Medications and the nervous system

Aim

Introduction

Epilepsy

Parkinson's disease

Strokes

Multiple sclerosis

Disease‐modifying drugs

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Chapter 17: Medications used in mental health

Aim

Antidepressants

Antipsychotics

Mood stabilisers

Anticonvulsants

Anxiolytics and hypnotics

Drugs for dementia

References

Further reading

Multiple choice questions

Chapter 18: Immunisations

Introduction

Ethics

Immunity

How vaccines work

The Green Book

Storage

Contraindications

Patient group direction/patient specific direction

Conclusion

References

Further reading

Normal Values

Answers

Index

End User License Agreement

 

An aparitie	25 Feb. 2021
Autor	Barry Hill , Ian Peate
Dimensiuni	16.76 x 2.79 x 24.13 cm
Editura	Wiley
Format	Paperback
ISBN	9781119594666
Limba	Engleza
Nr pag	560