http://evolve.elsevier.com/McCuistion/pharmacology/ The drugs described in this chapter are first-line agents used to treat various medical emergencies. Nurses must have knowledge of the indications and actions of these drugs because medical…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/McCuistion/pharmacology Millions of people in the United States have active epilepsy, a seizure disorder that results from abnormal electric discharges from the cerebral neurons characterized by a loss or disturbance…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/McCuistion/pharmacology The largest number of urinary tract disorders is caused by urinary tract infections (UTIs), microbial infections of any part of the urinary tract. The infection may be referred to…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/McCuistion/pharmacology According to the Institute for Healthcare Informatics, spending on prescription medicines increased by 10.3% in the United States during 2014. A total of $373.9 billion is spent on prescription…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/McCuistion/pharmacology/ Organ Transplantation Organ transplantation is a life-saving procedure. In cadaveric transplantation, a healthy organ donated at the time of a person’s death is transplanted into the body of a…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/McCuistion/pharmacology Vitamins and minerals are needed in the correct portions for normal body function. Most vitamin and mineral nutrients can be safely obtained through the diet. Overuse of vitamins and…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/McCuistion/pharmacology Numerous drugs can stimulate the central nervous system (CNS), which involves the brain and spinal cord and regulates body functions. Medically approved use of CNS stimulants is limited to…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/McCuistion/pharmacology Each day, over 1 million new cases of sexually transmitted infection (STI) occur worldwide. The incidence of STIs has been increasing since 2013. Young adults are at risk, particularly…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/McCuistion/pharmacology Although most drugs are used safely and within prescribed guidelines, it is possible for all drugs to be misused. It has been reported that over 40 million Americans ages…
http://evolve.elsevier.com/McCuistion/pharmacology This chapter focuses on drugs commonly administered to the neonate, which includes late preterm newborns immediately after delivery. As discussed in Chapter 49, A thorough medical history, such as…
