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KENaKMTC |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION |
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20260312143732.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
978-1455739769 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE |
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| Transcribing agency |
dlc |
| 050 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER |
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| Classification number |
RM300.W67.2016 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Personal name |
Workman Linda M |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Understanding pharmacology |
| Remainder of title |
Essentials for medication safety |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT |
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| Edition statement |
2nd edition |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc |
Canada |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc |
Elsevier |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc |
2016 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
xxi, 532p |
| Other physical details |
colour ill, some black and white il |
| Dimensions |
27.5cm |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE |
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| General note |
previously published as 1st edition in 2011 |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE |
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| Bibliography, etc |
Workman, M. L., & LaCharity, L. A. (2016). Understanding pharmacology: Essentials for medication safety (2nd ed.). Elsevier. |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE |
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| Formatted contents note |
Foundations: Basics of pharmacology, safety principles, and drug classifications.<br/>Body Systems: Medications organized by systems (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous).<br/>Special Considerations: Pediatric, geriatric, and pregnancy-related pharmacology.<br/>Drug Administration: Routes, calculations, and safety practices.<br/>Medication Safety: Preventing errors and ensuring proper patient care. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
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| Summary, etc |
This textbook provides a comprehensive yet simplified approach to understanding pharmacology with a strong focus on medication safety. Designed for nursing and allied health students, it emphasizes core principles of pharmacology, including drug classifications, mechanisms of action, and safe administration practices. The book organizes content by body systems, highlighting the specific medications used for various conditions. Special attention is given to unique patient populations such as pediatric, geriatric, and pregnant patients. Visual aids, practical examples, and critical thinking exercises enhance understanding and application, making it an essential resource for learning safe and effective drug therapy. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Pharmacology—Safety measures, Drug Therapy—Safety |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Personal name |
LaCharity Linda. A |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme |
Library of Congress Classification |
| Koha item type |
Books |
| Intials |
K.M |
