Description
Book SynopsisPathophysiology and Pharmacology in Nursing has been carefully designed to provide an integrated introduction to both the biology of disease and the therapeutic agents that are used to manage them. It covers the basics of pharmacology, the core pathological concepts of inflammation, infection and cancer, as well as a systems based consideration of the pathophysiology and relevant pharmacology of common disorders.
New to the second edition:
- All content updated and mapped to the 2018 NMC standards
- Two new chapters on ‘Mental health conditions’ and ‘Renal conditions.
The ideal starting point for student nurses to develop a robust, integrated knowledge of human disease and pharmacology, enabling them to provide care that is based on up-to-date knowledge of this important subject.
Table of ContentsSection 1: Core concepts and key pathophysiological processes Chapter 1: Introduction to pathophysiology and pharmacology Chapter 2: The inflammatory response Chapter 3: Infection Chapter 4: The adaptive immune response Chapter 5: Cancer Section 2: Protective mechanisms Chapter 6: Pain Chapter 7: Nausea and vomiting Section 3: Systems diseases and conditions Chapter 8: Cardiovascular disease and hypertension Chapter 9: Respiratory diseases Chapter 10: Disorders of the gastrointestinal system Chapter 11: Diabetes Chapter 12: Neurological conditions Chapter 13: Mental health conditions: Depression Chapter 14: Renal conditions
