01971nam a22002537a 4500 KENaKMTC 20260312143732.0 250115b ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 978-1455739769 dlc RM300.W67.2016 Workman Linda M Understanding pharmacology Essentials for medication safety 2nd edition Canada Elsevier 2016 xxi, 532p colour ill, some black and white il 27.5cm previously published as 1st edition in 2011 Workman, M. L., & LaCharity, L. A. (2016). Understanding pharmacology: Essentials for medication safety (2nd ed.). Elsevier. Foundations: Basics of pharmacology, safety principles, and drug classifications. Body Systems: Medications organized by systems (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous). Special Considerations: Pediatric, geriatric, and pregnancy-related pharmacology. Drug Administration: Routes, calculations, and safety practices. Medication Safety: Preventing errors and ensuring proper patient care. 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. Pharmacology—Safety measures, Drug Therapy—Safety LaCharity Linda. A lcc BK K.M 0 0 lcc 0 3 NFIC 048 048 REF 2024-10-23 Donation 0 RM300.W67.2016 ITN/1193 2025-02-04 00:00:00 3 2025-02-04 BK 0 0 lcc 0 0 NFIC 048 048 GEN 2024-10-23 Donation 2 RM300.W67.2016 ITN/1191 2026-07-09 09:10:39 2026-06-26 1 2025-02-04 BK 0 0 lcc 0 0 NFIC 048 048 GEN 2024-10-23 Donation 5 2 RM300.W67.2016 ITN/1192 2026-07-20 09:17:43 2026-07-03 2 2025-02-04 BK 0 0 lcc 0 0 NFIC 048 048 GEN 2024-10-23 Donation 2 RM300.W67.2016 ITN/1194 2026-06-22 08:44:06 2026-06-08 4 2025-02-04 BK 0 0 lcc 0 0 NFIC 048 048 GEN 2024-10-23 Donation 2 1 RM300.W67.2016 ITN/1234 2026-04-23 10:30:37 2026-03-25 5 2025-02-04 BK 0 0 lcc 0 0 020 020 GEN 2026-05-13 donation from book aid int 0 RM300.W67.2016 hb/5660 2026-05-13 14:02:57 2026-05-13 BK 0 0 lcc 0 0 020 020 GEN 2026-05-13 donation from book aid int 0 RM300.W67.2016 hb/5661 2026-05-13 14:02:57 2026-05-13 BK 50682 50682