Study Guide for Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care

This study guide provides a comprehensive review of pharmacology, including case studies, critical thinking study questions, prioritization and delegation questions, and patient teaching scenarios. It also includes NCLEX Examination-style review questions to help you prepare for the NCLEX Exam and for safe clinical practice. The three-part chapter organization separates content into study questions, NCLEX review and application questions, and dosage calculation questions. Prioritization and delegation questions emphasize skills related to prioritization and delegation, and application- and analysis-level questions are highlighted by special icons. Detailed rationales for all prioritization questions are included in the answer key, and the answer key is included in the back of the print study guide.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Reinforce your understanding of pharmacology with this practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th Edition, this study guide provides a comprehensive review of all the material included in the textbook. Case studies, critical thinking study questions, prioritization and delegation questions, and patient teaching scenarios help you apply your knowledge to patient care and patient education. With NCLEX® Examination-style review questions providing plenty of practice with nursing pharmacology, this study guide prepares you for success on the NCLEX Exam. Reinforcement of key information equips you for success on the NCLEX® Examination and for patient safety (a QSEN core competency) in clinical practice. NCLEX Examination-style questions include multiple-choice, multiple-select, and alternate-item formats, promoting learner engagement and preparing you for success on the NCLEX Exam and for safe clinical practice. Three-part chapter organization separates content into 1) study questions, 2) NCLEX review and application questions, and 3) dosage calculation questions. Prioritization and delegation questions emphasize skills related to prioritization and delegation, both of which are increasingly being tested on the NCLEX Exam, and are highlighted by special icons. Focus on implications of drugs and drug classes for patient care includes activities and questions that are designed for you to answer How do the drugs work in the body? and How do these drug actions impact patient care? Application- and analysis-level questions are highlighted by special icons, and ask you to integrate other nursing knowledge such as developmental considerations, laboratory values, and symptoms of adverse effects. Detailed rationales for all prioritization questions help you understand the reasoning behind the correct answer.

This practical workbook is designed to reinforce your understanding of pharmacology and prepare you for success on the NCLEX Exam and for patient safety in clinical practice. It corresponds to the chapters in Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th Edition, and provides a comprehensive review of all the material included in the textbook.

Case studies, critical thinking study questions, prioritization and delegation questions, and patient teaching scenarios help you apply your knowledge to patient care and patient education. NCLEX Examination-style review questions provide plenty of practice with nursing pharmacology, helping you to prepare for the exam. Reinforcement of key information equips you for success on the NCLEX Exam and for patient safety in clinical practice.

The study guide is organized into three parts: study questions, NCLEX review and application questions, and dosage calculation questions. Prioritization and delegation questions emphasize skills related to prioritization and delegation, which are increasingly being tested on the NCLEX Exam. Special icons highlight these questions, making them easy to identify.

Focus on the implications of drugs and drug classes for patient care is a key aspect of the study guide. Activities and questions are designed to help you understand how the drugs work in the body and how these drug actions impact patient care. Application- and analysis-level questions are also included, asking you to integrate other nursing knowledge such as developmental considerations, laboratory values, and symptoms of adverse effects. Detailed rationales for all prioritization questions help you understand the reasoning behind the correct answer.

By using this practical workbook, you can enhance your understanding of pharmacology and improve your performance on the NCLEX Exam. It is a valuable resource for nursing students and professionals alike.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 276 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323829915
Edition number: 11 ed