Chapter 5 Special Populations Pediatrics http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ The dramatic decrease in infant mortality rates throughout the twentieth century has paralleled the development of improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of…
Chapter 9 Establishing the Therapeutic Relationship http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ Up to half of all patients with serious chronic illnesses do not take their medication as prescribed and thus fail to derive the…
Chapter 4 Special Populations Geriatrics Barbara Resnick and Marilyn Winterton Edmunds http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ Over the past century, the number of older adults has increased more than 10-fold and continues to increase….
Chapter 10 Practical Tips on Writing Prescriptions http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ Many sources describe the importance of prescriptive authority for full implementation of the health provider’s role; however, very few texts describe the…
Chapter 6 Special Populations Pregnant and Nursing Women http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ Providing drug therapy to pregnant or lactating women poses a unique challenge for health care practitioners. Because these patients represent a…
Chapter 2 Historical Review of Prescriptive Authority The Role of Nurses (NPs, CNMs, CRNAs, and CNSs) and Physician Assistants Marilyn Winterton Edmunds and James Cawley http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ Overview Traditionally, prescriptive authority…
Chapter 7 Over-the-Counter Medications http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ Nonprescription medications or over-the-counter (OTC) medications are defined as drugs that are considered to be safe and effective without professional supervision, provided the required label…
Chapter 1 Prescriptive Authority and Role Implementation Tradition vs. Change http://evolve.elsevier.com/Edmunds/NP/ Increased Focus on Primary Care Primary care as a concept involves the provision of integrated, accessible health care services…
Chapter 3 Bonds found in biological chemistry Chapter contents The significance of different types of bond 13 Covalent bonds 13 ‘Oil and water don’t mix’ 16 Ionic bonds 17 Hydrogen…
