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Nursing Pharmacology - Open Textbook Library

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Aug 19, 2021 by Health Sciences
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 5.0 stars
Content Quality: 5.0 stars
Effectiveness: 5.0 stars
Ease of Use: 5.0 stars
Overview:

This open access Nursing Pharmacology textbook is designed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students. It explains basic concepts of pharmacology and describes common medication classes. This book is not intended to be used as a drug reference book, but direct links are provided to DailyMed, which provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. The text includes chapter quizzes. Answers to the quizzes and rationale for each are provided.

Type of Material:

Open (Access) Textbook

Recommended Uses:

 

  • Introductory textbook for undergraduate nursing students
  • Resource for students in other healthcare majors
  • Textbook for allied health students in a certificate program or a college setting
  • Reading as part of a course

 

Technical Requirements:

  • Internet
  • Used Google Chrome to connect to this textbook.
Identify Major Learning Goals:

After this learning activity, the learner will be able to

1. Explain the kinetics and dynamics of pharmacology.

2. Identify medication types.

3. Explain medication safety.

4. Explain the ethical and legal aspects of pharmacology.

5. Review the anatomy and physiology related to the respiratory, cardiovascular, autonomic and central nervous, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems.

6. Describe the uses, side effects, precautions, and nursing implications of antimicrobals.

7.  Describe the uses, side effects, precautions, and nursing implications of analgesics.

8.  Describe the uses, side effects, prevautions, and nursing implications of common medications related to the respiratory, cardiovascular, autonomic and central nervous, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems.

 

Detailed learning objectives are found at the beginning of each chapter.

Target Student Population:

  • College Lower Division nursing students
  • Introductory pharmacology course for nursing students

 

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

  • No specific computer skills are needed to access this information.
  • This site is easy to use and navigate.  
  • Basic anatomy and physiology knowledge.

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:

  • The content is current and up to date. 
  • The Wisconsin Practice Act is included.   
  • Faculty in other states are free to adapt the textbook to their state due to the Creative Commons License of CC BY. 
  • This is an easy adaptation.  

  • All key areas of pharmacology related to patient care are included. 

    Solid graphics engage students.

    Quizzes to assess learning are available for each chapter. The answer key is included, and a rationale is provided.

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Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:

  • The textbook is clear and easy to read.   
  • A helpful glossary is included. 
  • Chapter objectives are clearly identified at the beginning of each chapter.
  • Diagrams and images provide another format to support learning.
  • Rationale for comments are explained in relation to physiology. 
  • Information is aligned to specific concepts within the overall topic area. 

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:

  • The textbook is clear and easy to navigate. 
  • An introductory video explains in three minutes how to best navigate the textbook.   
  • The software is in working order. 
  • The textbook has a clear and consistent layout.
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