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Summary Drug Tables
list drugs from the classes discussed in each chapter, including names,
uses, frequent adverse reactions, and general dosing information.
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Lifespan Considerations boxes
meet the needs of specific populations at risk or needing
specific drug administration considerations through practical.
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Herbal Considerations boxes
provide information on herbs and complementary and alternative
remedies.
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Chronic Care Considerations
prepare for situations that may arise during drug therapy for
patients with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension, or epilepsy, including issues of
polypharmacy through.
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Know Your Drugs
(matching questions),
Calculate Medication Dosages
(dosage calculation
questions), and
Prepare for NCLEX-PN
(NCLEX-style questions), appear at the end of each
drug chapter.
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Learning Objectives, Key Terms,
and
Drug Class
lists identify potential errors and safety
concerns to help students focus their reading and enhance their mastery of course concepts.
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An updated Appendix H (NCLEX-PN test plan)
addresses he latest test plan, as well as the
concept-based curricula through additional definitions and links to content items in the text that
correspond to concept-based teaching strategies
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