Fundamentals Of Pharmacology For Midwives

Author : Ian Peate
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119649234
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Midwives written by Ian Peate and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Midwives provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the essentials of pharmacology associated with childbearing women, and improving safety and care outcomes whilst ensuring the comfort of the mother. It is essential that midwifery students have a knowledge and an understanding of pharmacology, along with an ability to recognise the positive and opposing effects of medicines from conception to birth—including allergies and drug sensitivities, side effects and adverse reactions, contraindications and errors in prescribing, and more. Written with the latest NMC Standards of Proficiency for Registered Midwives (NMC 2019) in mind Each chapter includes ‘test your prior knowledge’ questions, learning outcomes, and skills in practice boxes that encourage the reader to apply the theory to everyday practice Includes companion website for the book at www.wiley.com/go/pharmacologyformidwives that contains multiple-choice questions, powerpoint slides, glossaries, chapter references and other self-test material designed to enhance learning Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Midwives provides a useful reference for those studying to be midwives and support clinicians in the field, helping them become safe and accountable practitioners offering competent and confident women-centred care. All content reviewed by students for students. If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to www.reviewnursingbooks.com to find out more. To receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at www.wiley.com/email

Author : Sue Jordan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9786610218431
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacology for Midwives written by Sue Jordan and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sue Jordan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350310786
Total Pages : 670 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacology for Midwives written by Sue Jordan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this ground-breaking text is an essential resource for the management of drugs during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. Fully updated in line with current midwifery practice, it includes new chapters on Disorders of the Immune System and Recreational Drugs, and expanded coverage of pain relief.

Author : Lisa McKenna
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781920994013
Total Pages : 966 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacology for Nursing and Midwifery written by Lisa McKenna and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 966 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making a difficult subject easy to understand this Australia and New Zealand textbook explains the principles of drug therapy before students are introduced to more complex learning objectives, such as pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Features such as Focus on boxes and in-text summaries present information quickly and simply.

Author : Ian Peate
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119594677
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Pharmacology written by Ian Peate and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-02-08 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All registered nurses must have a thorough understanding and a strong knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the ability to recognise and react to the effects of medicines. Fundamentals of Pharmacology helps nursing and healthcare students develop the skills and confidence required to apply the fundamental principles of pharmacology and to offer safe, competent and compassionate care. Concentrating on the medicines that students are most likely to encounter in real-world practice, this textbook provides concise coverage of pharmacology, essential medicines management principles, legal and ethical issues, drug formulations, analgesics, immunisations, and much more. Clinically focused chapters feature defined learning outcomes, multiple-choice questions, practical examples, and full-colour illustrations to aid readers’ comprehension of the complexities of pharmacology and care provision. The book utilises a straightforward, student-friendly approach to present ‘must-have’ information, with contributions from experienced clinicians and academics. Describes how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides Stresses the role and importance of compassionate care throughout Contains a full range of pedagogical tools which enhance learning and recall Aligns with current NMC Standards and Proficiencies for Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates Supplemented and supported by a wealth of online extras and resources Fundamentals of Pharmacology is essential reading for all nursing students, trainee nursing associates, post-registration nurses taking ‘nurse prescribing’ or ‘non-medical prescribing’ modules, and newly qualified nurses and nursing associates looking to better understand pharmacology.

Author : Alan Galbraith
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317325877
Total Pages : 977 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Pharmacology written by Alan Galbraith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your comprehensive and current introduction to the fascinating field of Pharmacology, applied to Nursing and Health! Now fully updated in line with changes in clinical practice, new drugs and research developments. This clear and readable text will guide you through how drugs act within the body coupled with their clinical application. Sections covering social, legal and professional issues are included alongside the scientific principles of pharmacology. Drug groups are considered according to their pharmacological effects, their action on physiological processes and the conditions they are used to treat.

Author : Louise Lewis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118528026
Total Pages : 451 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Midwifery written by Louise Lewis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students makes the subject of midwifery accessible, informative and motivating, ensuring that it is an essential text for the aspiring midwife! This resource brings together knowledge from a collection of clinical experts and experienced academics to support your learning and prepare you for the challenges faced in contemporary midwifery healthcare. It presents you with the ‘must-have’ information that you need concerning both the theoretical and practical aspects of what it means to be a midwife. With extensive full colour illustrations throughout, as well as activities and scenarios, this user-friendly textbook will support you throughout your entire education programme. Fundamentals of Midwifery is essential reading for all pre-registration student midwives, as well as newly qualified midwives. KEY FEATURES: • Broad and comprehensive in scope, with chapters on: team working; antenatal care, intrapartum and postnatal care; infant feeding; public health and health promotion; perinatal mental health; complementary therapies; pharmacology and medicines management; and emergencies. • Interactive and student-friendly in approach, with activities throughout. • Brings together professional and clinical topics in one user-friendly book. • Ties in with the latest NMC Standards for pre-registration midwifery education. • Supported by an online resource centre featuring interactive multiple-choice questions, additional scenarios and activities, and links to further reading.

Author : Helen Hall
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 192505828X
Total Pages : 3545 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Nursing & Midwifery written by Helen Hall and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2022-01-03 with total page 3545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trusted person-centred resource to start you on the path to professional success Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery is a popular foundational nursing text specifically developed for Australian and New Zealand students. This comprehensive resource provides a detailed overview of key information with person-centred care highlighted throughout to focus on the individualistic, interactive and holistic nature of nursing and midwifery practice. It uses accessible language that introduces students to the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ of nursing and midwifery. It focuses not only on a person’s physical healthcare needs, but also on the intellectual, emotional, sociocultural and spiritual aspects of care. In this way, students learn to be holistic health care professionals while acquiring the foundational knowledge, procedures and skills required for successful nursing or midwifery practice.

Author : Liz Davey
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702046906
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Midwife's Pocket Formulary E-Book written by Liz Davey and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In current midwifey practice, one of the competencies covered by midwives is medicines management. Midwives and students are required to have an understanding of the range of medicines used within their sphere of practice.The Midwife’s Pocket Formulary provides both practising midwives and students with key information on the administration and management of medications in midwifery practice. Essential information, at a glance Convenient, pocket-sized format Clear, worked examples of drug calculations Information on drug calculations now includes neonatal calculation and alternative calculation methods used by some HEIs ‘Antidepressants’ expanded to include current treatment therapies for existing mental health conditions, with safety information and guidance on current medications ‘Intravenous fluids’ comprehensively updated and extended ‘Emergency drugs’ completely revised to complement the NICE and RCOG guidance, with medications for each emergency grouped and cross-referenced to aid the reader Supported by up-to-date clinical guidelines from the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) Green top guidance Online pronunciation guide for drug terms and names.

Author : Roslyn Donnellan - Fernandez
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780729544603
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacology in Midwifery written by Roslyn Donnellan - Fernandez and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential knowledge for safe medication management Pharmacology in Midwifery has been written specifically for midwives in Australia and New Zealand and focuses on medications and their management - a core subject of the nursing curriculum and an integral part of practice. Written by highly respected experts in both pharmacology and midwifery, the textbook takes the reader through essential information about drugs and their therapeutic effects. It then explores pharmacology in the midwifery scope of practice, considering pregnancy, labour, birth, the postpartum period and neonatal care, both for normal and low risk pregnancies and women with complex needs. This book is a useful foundation text for midwifery students as well as for practising midwives wishing to refresh or augment their skills as prescribers. Relevant for midwifery students and midwives in Australia and New Zealand Draws on trusted content from the highly respected Pharmacology for Health Professionals (Knights et al) Covers pharmacological considerations across pregnancy, labour, birth, the postpartum period and neonatal care Case studies and accompanying review questions in each chapter relate theory to real life Supports midwives to refine and apply critical thinking, clinical judgement and decision-making skills Covers adverse drug reactions and interactions Includes pharmacological considerations for women with complex needs throughout the childbearing continuum, such as diabetes, thyroid, mental health, epilepsy, drugs of addiction and substance dependence Aligns with ANMAC Standards, National Prescribing Framework and NSQHSS An eBook is included in all print purchases Student and Instructor resources on Evolve: Additional case studies