Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiological Approach, 2nd Edition

by Michael Adams, Norman Holland, Paula Manuel Bostwick

Using a strong pathophysiology prototype approach to place drugs in context with how they are used therapeutically, this book gives readers a clearer picture of the importance of pharmacology to disease and ultimately to patient care. This holistic perspective to patient care is organized according to the body systems and diseases with complete information on the drug classifications used to treat the diseases. Easy to follow presentation, extensive pedagogical aids enable students to identify key ideas, understand concepts and apply essential components of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to drug therapy. The volume comprehensively covers core concepts in pharmacology, pharmacology and the nurse-patient relationship, the nervous system, the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the immune system, the gastrointestinal system, endocrine and genitourinary systems, the integumentary system, musculoskeletal system, and eyes/ears.

note about authors:
Michael Adams has been credited in various way over the years, to include Michael Patrick Adams & Michael P. Adams.
Michael Adams is what has been used most recently.

Norman Holland has been credited in various way over the years, to include Leland Norman Holland (with and without “Jr.”), and Leland N. Holland.
Norman Holland is what has been used most recently.

Genres: Nursing, Textbooks

910 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

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Michael Patrick Adams, PhD, is an accomplished educator, author, and national speaker. The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development in Austin, Texas, named Dr. Adams a Master Teacher. He has published two other textbooks with Pearson Publishing: Core Concepts in Pharmacology and Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice.

Dr. Adams obtained his master’s degree in pharmacology from Michigan State University and his doctorate in education from the University of South Florida. Dr. Adams was on the faculty of Lansing Community College and St. Petersburg College, and served as Dean of Health Professions at Pasco-Hernando State College for 15 years. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences at Pasco-Hernando State College and Hillsborough Community College.

*note
Michael Adams has been credited in various way over the years, to include Michael Patrick Adams & Michael P. Adams.
Michael Adams is what has been used most recently.

Reviews

[Jon · Rating 5 out of 5]

this one too

[Jay Seabrook · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am beginning to think that nursing reference materials should be drawn from the original subject matter rather than from other nurses. This falls very short of a proper pharmacology book in terms of information on the drugs discussed. Most of our learning came from other resources.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

The chapters were short and sweet and was interesting enough to follow through the chapters. There were plenty of pictures to help follow along.

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a very good book for Pharm, it was very easy to read and very helpful.

[Rachel Nicole Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent pharmacology book for students and professors!

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great nursing book, presents a complex subject in common terms. Brings to material to the real world.