Description
Book SynopsisMedicine management is an important and demanding aspect of nursing practice. It requires both clinical knowledge and the use of professional judgement. This accessible book is designed to help both practising and student nurses prepare to deal with the challenges of medicine management. It covers the principles and skills involved in a range of common medicine management scenarios and will help nursing students integrate their knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and nursing care.
This handy book:
- Is based on 21 practical case studies, which help you learn about effective medicine management and test your understanding of essential drug groups.
- Helps you gain confidence in your knowledge of pharmacology
- Highlights the nurseâs role in identifying the therapeutic and adverse effects of medicines on a patient
Part of the Case Book series,
Medicine Management for Nurses Case Book offers a unique way of relating theory to practice. The
Table of ContentsCase Study One - The Person with Alzheimer's Disease
Case Study Two - The young person with Asthma
Case Study Three - The Person with Bi-Polar Disorder
Case Study Four - The Person with Lung Cancer
Case Study Five - The Person with COPD
Case Study Six - The Person with acute left ventricular failure following myocardial infarction
Case Study Seven - The young person with Cystic Fibrosis
Case Study Eight - The Person with Depression
Case Study Nine - The Young Person with Diabetes Mellitus
Case Study Ten - The person with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 br>Case Study Eleven - The Person with Epilepsy
Case Study Twelve - The Person with Hypertension
Case Study Thirteen - The Person with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Case Study Fourteen - The Young Person with Meningitis
Case Study Fifteen - The Person with a Myocardial Infarction
Case Study Sixteen - The Person with Osteoporosis
Case Study Seventeen - The Person with Pain
Case Study Eighteen - The Person with Parkinson's Disease
Case Study Nineteen - The Person with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Case Study Twenty - The Person with Schizophrenia
Case Study Twentyone - The Woman with a Urinary Tract Infection
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