chapter 50 Miscellaneous Agents Objectives 1 Summarize the primary actions and potential uses of the miscellaneous agents cited. 2 Describe patient education needed when miscellaneous agents are used. http://evolve.elsevier.com/Clayton Miscellaneous Agents colchicine…
chapter 26 Drugs Used to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease Objectives 1 Differentiate between peripheral vascular disease and Raynaud’s disease. 2 Describe the baseline assessments needed to evaluate a patient with peripheral vascular…
chapter 49 Substance Abuse Objectives 1 Differentiate among the key terms associated with substance abuse. 2 Discuss biologic, psychological, and sociocultural models that influence treatment of substance abuse. 3 Cite the responsibilities of…
chapter 1 Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources Objectives 1 Define pharmacology. 2 Differentiate among the chemical, generic, and brand names of drugs. Key Terms pharmacology () (p. 1) therapeutic methods ()…
chapter 38 Corticosteroids Objectives 1 Review the functions of the adrenal gland. 2 Discuss the normal actions of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids in the body. 3 Cite the disease states caused by hyposecretion of…
chapter 32 Drugs Used to Treat Oral Disorders Objectives 1 Discuss common mouth disorders. 2 Cite the treatment alternatives and associated nursing assessments to monitor response to drug therapy for common oral…
chapter 5 Patient Education to Promote Health Objective 1 Differentiate among the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning domains. Key Terms cognitive domain () (p. 48) affective domain () (p. 48) psychomotor…
chapter 35 Drugs Used to Treat Constipation and Diarrhea Objectives 1 Explain the meaning of “normal” bowel habits and describe the underlying causes of constipation. 2 Identify the mechanism of action, for…
Chapter 3 Physiologic Changes Objectives 1. Describe the most common structural changes observed in the normal aging process. 2. Discuss the impact of normal structural changes on the older adult’s self-image and…
Chapter 6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutrition Needs Objectives 1. Identify the various types of nutrients. 2. Identify the components of a healthy diet for older adults. 3. Describe age-related changes in…
