Chapter 20 Drugs affecting the immune response CHAPTER CONTENTS The immune system 400 Introduction 400 Specific immune response 401 Non-specific immunity 401 Allergy 402 Immunisation 402 Active immunisation 402 Tuberculosis:…
Chapter 7 The role of patients and carers in medicines management CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 107 Benefits and costs of modern medicines 107 Public, personal and professional perceptions 108 The Bristol…
Chapter 5 Nurse prescribing CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 86 Levels of authorisation 87 Patient group directions 87 Nurse prescribing 88 Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary for Community Practitioners 88 Supplementary prescribing 89 Extended…
Chapter 1 Medicines in society today and tomorrow Medicines have an impact on the lives of people of all ages. In the main, the impact is beneficial, enhancing lifestyles and…
Chapter 6 Clinical governance and safety in the use of medicines CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 94 Clinical governance/quality strategy 94 Errors in the management of medicines 95 Sources of errors 97…
Chapter 3 The role of the nurse in drug therapy CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 29 The role of the nurse in drug therapy 29 Requisites for the role 29 The role…
CHAPTER 21. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Kim A. Noble OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the learner will be able to: 1. Identify the three primary fluid compartments…
CHAPTER 27. Hemodynamic Monitoring Maureen Mclaughlin OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Identify surgical patients who may benefit from hemodynamic monitoring based…
CHAPTER 44. Peripheral Vascular Care Maureen E. Lisberger OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Explain three factors that affect peripheral circulation. 2….
CHAPTER 24. Thermoregulation Vallire D. Hooper OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe the physiology of thermoregulation. 2. Identify two complications of…
