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NURSING LPN & LVN

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition By Susan M. Ford DESCRIPTION Known for its impeccably accurate drug content and proven nursing process approach, Introductory Clini‑ cal Pharmacology , 12th Edition, is developed by nurses for nurses, delivering the pharmacologic foundation and clinical judgment skills essential for success on the NCLEX‑PN ® and in today’s nursing practice. Written with client outcomes in mind, this bestselling text not only helps students learn about drugs and their effects on real people, but also teaches students how to effectively relay this information to clients. Straightforward, simpli ‑ fied language makes complex concepts accessible, and a

focus on practical application ultimately strengthens adherence to treatment strategies for optimal client outcomes. The extensively updated 12th Edition reflects the latest approaches to basic prin ‑ ciples and the nurse’s role in medication management, including in‑depth coverage of the drug approval process, drug administration, the use of drugs in pain management, and more. Accompa ‑ nied by powerful online resources—such as videos, NCLEX‑PN‑style review questions, and drug monographs—it’s the perfect resource to hone students’ critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and prepare them for clinical success. FEATURES ▶ UPDATED! Content, covering the latest practices in drug administration, pain management, and keeps students current with the most recent information. ▶ NEW! Drugs That Fight Cancer unit familiarizes students with the latest biologic agents used in cancer treatment. ▶ NEW! Look-alike, Sound-alike boxes help students prevent administration errors resulting from drug names commonly mistaken for other agents. ▶ NEW! Practice considerations provide helpful hints to ancillary drugs or actions that may be relevant in the use of commonly administered agents. ▶ NEW! Tall man lettering now featured in Summary Drug Tables visually reinforces drug name distinctions to strengthen administration safety.

North American Edition / ISBN: 978‑1‑9751‑6373‑0 / ($88.99 / £N/A / €N/A / AU$119.00) US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI Only International Edition / ISBN: 978‑1‑9751‑7282‑4 / ($88.99 / £59.99 / €67.00 / AU$N/A) World exc US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI Approx 736 pp / Approx 62 Tables / 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 / November 2021

Note to Booksellers: The previous Edition published in October 2017 (ISBN: 978‑1‑4963‑4356‑7)

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