chapter 10 Parenteral Administration Safe Preparation of Parenteral Medications http://evolve.elsevier.com/Clayton The routes of drug administration can be classified into three categories: enteral, parenteral, and percutaneous. The term parenteral means administration…
chapter 42 Drugs Used to Treat Disorders of the Urinary System Objectives 1 Explain the major action and effects of drugs used to treat disorders of the urinary tract. 2 Identify baseline…
chapter 16 Drugs Used for Anxiety Disorders Objectives 1 Define the key words that are associated with anxiety states. 2 Describe the essential components of a baseline assessment of a patient’s mental…
chapter 47 Nutrition Objectives 1 Identify the function of macronutrients in the body. 2 Identify the exercise guidelines currently recommended for people with different daily patterns of physical activity (sedentary, low active,…
chapter 18 Drugs Used for Psychoses Objectives 1 Identify the signs and symptoms of psychotic behavior. 2 Describe the major indications for the use of antipsychotic agents. 3 Discuss the antipsychotic medications that…
chapter 14 Drugs Used for Sleep Objectives 1 Differentiate among the terms sedative and hypnotic; initial, intermittent, and terminal insomnia; and rebound sleep and paradoxical excitement. 2 Identify alterations found in the…
chapter 29 Drugs Used for Diuresis Objectives 1 Cite the nursing assessments used to evaluate a patient’s state of hydration. 2 Review possible underlying pathologic conditions that may contribute to the development…
chapter 41 Drugs Used in Men’s and Women’s Health Objectives 1 Discuss leukorrhea and the products used to treat Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Gardnerella vaginalis. 2 Identify important personal hygiene measures…
chapter 30 Drugs Used to Treat Upper Respiratory Disease Objectives 1 Describe the function of the respiratory system and discuss the common upper respiratory diseases. 2 Discuss the causes of allergic rhinitis…
chapter 25 Drugs Used to Treat Angina Pectoris Objectives 1 Define angina pectoris and identify assessment data needed to evaluate an anginal attack. 2 Define ischemic heart disease. 3 Describe the actions of…
