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Pharmacology Online for Pharmacology (User Guide and Access Code)

A Nursing Process Approach

By
  • Joyce Kee, MS, RN, Associate Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
  • Evelyn Hayes, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, Professor, School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
  • Linda McCuistion, PhD, RN, ANP, CNS, Professor, South University, Richmond Campus, Glen Allen, Virginia
  • Patricia Neafsey, RD, PhD, Professor, School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
  • Nancy Haugen, RN, MN, PhD, Associate Professor and ABSN Program Chair, School of Nursing, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA, USA
  • Alan Agins, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor, Brown University Medical School, Providence, RI; President, PRN Associates, Continuing Healthcare Education, Tucson, Arizona

Pharmacology Online is a customizable hybrid online course, featuring user-friendly, ready-to-use modules and a flexible library of online assets. Organized by unit to match Pharmacology: A Nursing Process Approach, 7th Edition, this course includes interactive case studies that immerse you in true-to-life scenarios and challenge you to make critical choices in patient care and teaching. Self-study modules covering basic principles of pharmacology, durg calculation review, and key drug classes feature animations and quizzes, interactive learning activities for each unit, NCLEX® examination-style practice quizzes, electronic flash cards, and care planning activities. Plus, unique "Roadside Assistance" video clips use humor and analogy to bring difficult concepts to life. When used together, these engaging online study modules and interactive assets promote "learning by doing" and make it fun to learn nursing pharmacology.

Book, 8 Pages

Published: February 2011

Imprint: Saunders

ISBN: 978-1-4377-1717-4

Contents

  • UNIT ONE: A NURSE'S PERSPECTIVE OF PHARMACOLOGY

    (To accompany Chapters 1-4)

    Self Study Module: Overview of Pharmacology

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Self Study Module: Pharmaceutics

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Self Study Module: Pharmacokinetics 1: Absorption

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Self Study Module: Pharmacokinetics 2: Distribution

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Self Study Module: Pharmacokinetics 3: Metabolism

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Self Study Module: Pharmacokinetics 4: Excretion

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Self Study Module: Pharmacodynamics 1: Plasma Drug Concentrations

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Self Study Module: Pharmacodynamics 2: Drug Receptor Theory

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Self Study Module: Pharmacotherapeutics 1: Drug-Drug Interactions

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Self Study Module: Pharmacotherapeutics 2: Drug-Food and Drug-Nutrient Interactions

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Self Study Module: Pharmacotherapeutics 3: Medication Misadventures

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Case Study: Medication Errors and Medication Administration

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT TWO: DRUG CALCULATIONS

    (To accompany Chapter 5)

    Self Study Module: Drug Calculation Review

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT THREE: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PHARMACOLOGY

    (To accompany Chapters 6-14)

    Case Study: The Elderly and Polypharmacy

    Case Study Quiz

    Case Study: Herbal Therapy

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Care Planning Activity: Substance Abuse

    Care Planning Activity: Herbal Supplements

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT FOUR: NUTRITION AND ELECTROLYTES

    (To accompany Chapters 15-17)

    Case Study: Nutrition

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Care Planning Activity: Drug-Induced Hypokalemia

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT FIVE: AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 18-19)

    Self Study Module: Neuropharmacology

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Case Study: Dopamine for Heart Failure

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT SIX: NEUROLOGIC AND NEUROMUSCULAR AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 20-24)

    Case Study: Antiseizure/Antiepileptic Medications

    Case Study Quiz

    Case Study: Multiple Sclerosis

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Care Planning Activity: Obesity

    Care Planning Activity: Parkinson's Disease

    Care Planning Activity: Myasthenia Gravis

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT SEVEN: PAIN AND INFLAMMATION MANAGEMENT AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 25-26)

    Self Study Module: Pain NEW!

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Case Study: Pain

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Care Planning Activity: Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT EIGHT: PSYCHIATRIC AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 27-28)

    Case Study: Antidepressants

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT NINE: ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 29-31)

    Self Study Module: Essentials of Antibacterial Therapy

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Case Study: Infection and Antibiotics

    Case Study Quiz

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT TEN: ANTIINFECTIVE AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 32-34)

    Case Study: Malaria

    Case Study Quiz

    Care Planning Activity: Pinworms

    Care Planning Activity: Tuberculosis

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT ELEVEN: IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 35-36)

    Self Study Module: Drugs to Treat HIV/AIDS NEW!

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Case Study: Immunizations

    Case Study Quiz

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT TWELVE: ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 37-39)

    Case Study: Managing Side Effects of Anticancer Drugs

    Case Study Quiz

    Care Planning Activity: Breast Cancer

    Care Planning Activity: Transplantation

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT THIRTEEN: RESPIRATORY AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 40-41)

    Self Study Module: Medications for Asthma NEW!

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Case Study: Asthma

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Care Planning Activity: Allergy

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT FOURTEEN: CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 42-46)

    Self Study Module: Antihypertensives NEW!

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Self Study Module: Antilipemic Drugs NEW!

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Case Study: Antiangina Medications and Coronary Artery Disease

    Case Study Quiz

    Case Study: Diuretics and Potassium Imbalances

    Case Study Quiz

    Case Study: Atrial Fibrillation

    Case Study Quiz

    Case Study: Acute Myocardial Infarction

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Care Planning Activity: Hypertension

    Care Planning Activity: Hyperlipidemia

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT FIFTEEN: GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 47-48)

    Self Study Module: Medications for Peptic Ulcer Disease with H. pylori NEW!

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Case Study: Laxatives

    Case Study Quiz

    Case Study: Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Care Planning Activity: Nausea

    Care Planning Activity: Poisoning Prevention

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT SIXTEEN: EYE, EAR, AND SKIN AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 49-50)

    Case Study: Isotretinoin Therapy in a Female Patient

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Care Planning Activity: Glaucoma

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT SEVENTEEN: ENDOCRINE AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 51-52)

    Self Study Module: Medications for Diabetes Mellitus

    Self Study Module Quiz

    Case Study: Hypothyroidism Therapy in Pregnancy

    Case Study Quiz

    Case Study: Oral Antidiabetic Medications

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Care Planning Activity: Addison Disease

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT EIGHTEEN: REPRODUCTIVE AND GENDER-RELATED AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapters 53-58)

    Case Study: Oral Contraception

    Case Study Quiz

    Case Study: Osteoporosis Therapy

    Case Study Quiz

    Case Study: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

    Case Study Quiz

    Discussion Questions

    Care Planning Activity: Erectile Dysfunction

    Care Planning Activity: Infertility

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    UNIT NINETEEN: EMERGENCY AGENTS

    (To accompany Chapter 59)

    Discussion Questions

    Flash Cards

    Interactive Learning Activities

    Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination

    Roadside Assistance Videos

    Animations

    LIBRARY OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

    Roadside Assistance Video Clips

    What's in a Name?: Deciphering Drug Names

    Presto Change-o: Understanding Drug Metabolism

    The Donut Decay Principle: Understanding Drug Half-life (Part 1)

    The Number Shall Be Five - and Five Shall Be the Number: Understanding Drug Half-life (Part 2)

    I Saw You from Across a Crowded Room: Understanding Agonists and Antagonists (Part 1)

    I Thought We Had Some Chemistry: Understanding Agonists and Antagonists (Part 2)

    Striking the Mother Lode: Polypharmacy and the Danger of Drug Interactions

    To Err is Human, But It Can Have Consequences: Targeting Medication Errors

    Different Strokes - or Nausea or Headaches or Indigestion - for Different Folks: Understanding Individual Variations in Drug Response

    Take Me Out to the Synapse: Understanding the Basis of Neuropharmacology

    A Game of Musical Chairs: Understanding Protein Binding Drug Interactions

    Friday Night at the Supermarket: Understanding Inhibition of Drug Metabolism

    Big Things CAN Come in Little Packages: Understanding Drug Potency

    It's Just a Chemical Imbalance: Understanding the Basics of Psychopharmacology

    When Drugs Lose Their Punch: Understanding Drug Tolerance

    "Fight or Flight" and "Rest and Digest": Understanding Drugs and the Autonomic Nervous System

    Animations

    Audio Glossary

    Drug Handbook

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