34. Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting
chapter 34 Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting Objectives 1 Describe the six common causes of nausea and vomiting. 2 Discuss the three types of nausea associated with chemotherapy and the…
45. Drugs Used to Treat the Musculoskeletal System
chapter 45 Drugs Used to Treat the Musculoskeletal System Objectives 1 Describe the nursing assessment data needed to evaluate a patient with a skeletal muscle disorder. 2 Identify the therapeutic response and…
11. Parenteral Administration: Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Routes
chapter 11 Parenteral Administration Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Routes Objective 1 Describe the technique that is used to administer a medication via the intradermal route. Key Terms intradermal () (p. 157)…
3. Drug Action Across the Life Span
chapter 3 Drug Action Across the Life Span Objectives 1 Explain the impact of the placebo effect and nocebo effect. 2 Identify the importance of drug dependence and drug accumulation. 3 Discuss the…
28. Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure
chapter 28 Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure Objectives 1 Summarize the pathophysiology of heart failure, including the body’s compensatory mechanisms. 2 Identify the goals of treatment of heart failure. 3 Identify the…
39. Gonadal Hormones
chapter 39 Gonadal Hormones Objectives 1 Describe gonads and their function. 2 Discuss the body changes that can be anticipated with the administration of androgens, estrogens, or progesterone. 3 Identify the uses of…
2. Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions
chapter 2 Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions Objectives 1 Identify common drug administration routes. 2 Explain the potential problems associated with drug absorption. 3 Describe nursing interventions that can enhance…
22. Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias
chapter 22 Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias Objectives 1 Describe atherosclerosis and its effects on the cardiovascular system 2 Identify the four major types of lipoproteins. 3 Describe the primary treatment modalities for…
8. Percutaneous Administration
chapter 8 Percutaneous Administration Objectives 1 Describe the topical forms of medications that are used on the skin. 2 Cite the equipment needed and the techniques used to apply each of the…
4. The Nursing Process and Pharmacology
chapter 4 The Nursing Process and Pharmacology Objectives 1 Explain the purpose of the nursing process. 2 List the five steps of the nursing process. Key Terms nursing process () (p. 34)…
