Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy

Ready to master the medication process? Tap into the go-to resource for nursing pharmacology basics, with the fully updated new fifth edition of Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy! (R).

Offering clear, concise descriptions of crucial nursing pharmacology concepts and procedures, this easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated guide offers step-by-step guidance so to can grasp the fundamentals in enjoyable Incredibly Easy style. From initial assessment to safe medication administration and patient care plans, this is the perfect supplement to class materials, offering solid preparation for NCLEX (R), as well as a handy refresher for experienced nurses.

Learn the ins and outs of nursing pharmacology care, with the latest data and protocols:

NEW chapters on patient education, sensory drugs, and dermatologic drugs
NEW chapter on medication safety, including abbreviations to avoid and a review of dosage calculations
NEW content on current approved medications and dosages, and expected versus adverse effects
NEW content on emergency drugs, herbs/supplements, immunization schedule, and more
Hundreds of colorful diagrams, drawings, and charts that illustrate core concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions and clear direction on administering drugs; drug distribution, absorption, and metabolism; drug classes and their uses; and potential drug interactions
Quick-scan outline format offers up-to-date guidance on areas including:
Nursing pharmacology fundamentals
Concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics
Pain drugs, autonomic nervous system drugs, neurologic and neuromuscular drugs
Psychotherapeutic, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, and immunosuppressant drugs
Antineoplastic drugs, drugs for fluid and electrolyte balance
Ways a drug may affect patients of different ages and other warnings
Content reflects the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model - guidance from initial assessment to evaluating outcomes
"Practice Makes Perfect" end-of-book practice exam - approximately 100 new NCLEX (R)-style questions, to increase your exam confidence
Chapter features include:

Prototype pro - Actions, indications, and nursing considerations for common prototype drugs
A three-step process is provided throughout the chapters to help you care for individuals taking commonly prescribed medications
Pharm function - Explains and illustrates how drugs act in the body, and addresses how to recognize and treat adverse reactions
Before you give that drug - Warnings to consider before you administer a drug
Education edge - Information to share with your patient
Black Box Warnings boxes draw attention to life-threatening concerns
Lifespan Lightbulb boxes highlight information about how a drug or drug class may affect patients of different ages
Quick quiz - End-of-chapter questions with answers/explanations, to help you remember the essentials
Nurse Joy and Jake illustrated characters offer tips and insights throughout




About the Clinical Editors

Cherie R. Rebar, PhD, MBA, RN, CNE, CNECI, COI, FAADN, is a Professor of Nursing at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio
Nicole Heimgartner, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CNECI, COI, is a Nursing Faculty member at Galen College of Nursing in Louisville, Kentucky
Carolyn Gersch, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, is a Professor of Practice in the Nursing Program at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio