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Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses
Fundamentals 1. Aufl.
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Verlag: | Wiley-Blackwell |
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Veröffentl.: | 01.12.2021 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9781119633228 |
Sprache: | englisch |
Anzahl Seiten: | 448 |
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<p>Registered Nurses must have thorough knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the effects of medicines. <i>Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses</i> is written for nurses and allied health professionals involved in the care of children and young people (CYP) to focus exclusively on pharmacology. Filling a gap in current literature on the subject, this much-needed resource develops the competence and confidence required to prescribe, dispense, and administer medicines to children and young people.</p> <p>Emphasising the importance of patient-centered care to CYP, the text describes the role of the healthcare provider working with CYP and their families; explains how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides; discusses legal and ethical issues; examines pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, and more. Helping readers respond appropriately and compassionately to the needs of those receiving care and their families, this textbook:</p> <ul> <li>Covers a wide range of medications used in diabetes, cancer, mental health, and other areas</li> <li>Features a wealth of full-colour images and numerous pedagogical tools including learning objectives, self-test questions, and reflective exercises to enable readers to contextualise and assess their knowledge</li> <li>Presents case studies to reinforce learning, and illustrate the application of theory to practice</li> <li>Provides authoritative and practical guidance on formulations, adverse drug reactions, analgesics, antibiotics, immunisations, and the medications most commonly used when providing care to CYP</li> <li>Includes access to a companion website with interactive MCQs, case studies, references, an image bank, and links to further reading and supplemental resources</li> </ul> <p><i>Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses</i> is essential reading for undergraduate children's nursing students, trainee nursing associates, those undertaking healthcare programmes of study, as well as those seeking to better understand pharmacology.</p>
<p>Contributors xv</p> <p>Preface xxv</p> <p>Acknowledgements xxvii</p> <p>Prefixes and Suffixes xxix</p> <p>Abbreviations xli</p> <p>About the Companion Website xliii</p> <p><b>1 Introduction to Pharmacology, Children and Young People </b><b>1</b></p> <p>Introduction to Pharmacology 2</p> <p>Professional Framework 2</p> <p>The Importance and Value of Medicine Within Healthcare 3</p> <p>Therapeutic Pharmacology 3</p> <p>Social Prescribing 4</p> <p>Safety Within Paediatric Care 5</p> <p>Medicines Optimisation 5</p> <p>Medicines 6</p> <p>Medicine Management 6</p> <p>Safety: Rights of Medication Administration 7</p> <p>Specific Considerations for Babies, Children and Young People 7</p> <p>Infancy 7</p> <p>Adolescents 9</p> <p>Tablets 10</p> <p>Distraction Techniques 10</p> <p>Conclusion 11</p> <p>Glossary 11</p> <p>References 12</p> <p>Further Resources 12</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 13</p> <p>Find Out More 14</p> <p><b>2 How to Use Pharmaceutical and Prescribing Reference Guides </b><b>17</b></p> <p>Introduction 18</p> <p>The British National Formulary and the British National Formulary for Children 19</p> <p>Paper Copy BNFc 19</p> <p>How to navigate the BNFc 19</p> <p>Online and Mobile Application BNFc 23</p> <p>Monthly Index of Medical Specialities (MIMS) 24</p> <p>Electronic Medicines Compendium 26</p> <p>What can be Prescribed on an NHS Prescription? 26</p> <p>Other Guides to Prescribing 27</p> <p>The Evidence Base to Prescribing: Prescribing Guidelines 28</p> <p>Conclusion 30</p> <p>References 30</p> <p>Further Resources 30</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 30</p> <p><b>3 Legal and Ethical Issues </b><b>33</b></p> <p>Introduction 34</p> <p>The Law 34</p> <p>The Bolam Test 35</p> <p>The Children Act 2004 36</p> <p>Duty of Care and Healthcare 37</p> <p>Regulation of Healthcare 37</p> <p>Ethical Principles and Theories 38</p> <p>Research 39</p> <p>Children and Young People who are under 16 years – Gillick and Fraser Guidance 42</p> <p>Assessing and Promoting Competence 42</p> <p>Parental Responsibility 43</p> <p>Medication Adherence and Administration 43</p> <p>Conclusion 44</p> <p>References 45</p> <p>Further Resources 47</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 47</p> <p>Find Out More 48</p> <p><b>4 Medicines Management and the Role of the Healthcare Provider Working with Children, Young People and Families </b><b>49</b></p> <p>Introduction 50</p> <p>Being an Accountable Professional 51</p> <p>Nursing and Midwifery Council 51</p> <p>Employer and Colleagues 51</p> <p>Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health 52</p> <p>Holistic Assessment 52</p> <p>Assessing Needs and Planning Care 53</p> <p>Self‐Medication 55</p> <p>Complementary and Alternative Medication (CAM) 58</p> <p>Planning 58</p> <p>Providing and Evaluating Care 58</p> <p>Checking 59</p> <p>Evaluation 59</p> <p>Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Working in Teams 60</p> <p>Improving Safety and Quality 62</p> <p>Coordinating Care 63</p> <p>Conclusion 65</p> <p>References 65</p> <p>Further Resources 66</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 66</p> <p>Find Out More 68</p> <p><b>5 Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics </b><b>69</b></p> <p>Introduction 70</p> <p>Royal Pharmaceutical Society 70</p> <p>The Nursing and Midwifery Council 70</p> <p>Pharmacokinetics 70</p> <p>Think Paediatrics 79</p> <p>Pharmacodynamics 81</p> <p>Conclusion 85</p> <p>Glossary 85</p> <p>References 85</p> <p>Further Resources 87</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 87</p> <p><b>6 Drug Formulations </b><b>89</b></p> <p>Introduction 90</p> <p>Licensing of Paediatric Medicines 90</p> <p>Types of Formulations 91</p> <p>Excipients 96</p> <p>Enteral Feeding Tubes 97</p> <p>Displacement Values 100</p> <p>Conclusion 101</p> <p>Glossary 101</p> <p>References 101</p> <p>Further Resources 103</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 103</p> <p>Find Out More 105</p> <p><b>7 Medications Used in the Cardiovascular System </b><b>107</b></p> <p>Introduction 108</p> <p>Gross Anatomy Related to Cardiovascular System (CVS) Pharmacology 108</p> <p>Cardiovascular Drugs Affecting Chronic Conditions 110</p> <p>Anticoagulant Medications 112</p> <p>Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors 113</p> <p>Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists 114</p> <p>Peripheral Alpha Antagonist or Alpha‐Adrenergic Blockers: ‘Alpha Blockers’ 114</p> <p>Cardiovascular Drugs for Use in Acute Clinical Scenarios 114</p> <p>Electrophysiological System Recap 114</p> <p>Drugs with an Inotropic Effect 117</p> <p>Drugs with a Chronotropic Effect 121</p> <p>Conclusion 123</p> <p>Glossary 124</p> <p>References 124</p> <p>Further Resources 125</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 126</p> <p>Find Out More 127</p> <p><b>8 Medications Used in the Renal System </b><b>129</b></p> <p>Introduction 130</p> <p>Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System 130</p> <p>Common Renal Conditions 132</p> <p>Nephrotic Syndrome 132</p> <p>Treatment of MCNS 134</p> <p>Drugs Used to Treat Electrolyte Disorders 138</p> <p>Conclusion 145</p> <p>Glossary 145</p> <p>References 146</p> <p>Further Resources 147</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 148</p> <p>Find Out More 149</p> <p><b>9 Medications Used in the Endocrine System </b><b>151</b></p> <p>Introduction 152</p> <p>The Endocrine System 152</p> <p>Medications Used in Endocrine Disorders Affecting Growth 154</p> <p>Endocrine Disorders of Puberty 157</p> <p>Drugs Used to Block Puberty or the Action of Sex Steroids 160</p> <p>Drugs Used to Reduce the Action of Sex Steroids 161</p> <p>Medications Used in Disorders of the Adrenal Glands 162</p> <p>Medications Used in the Management of Diabetes 163</p> <p>Conclusion 163</p> <p>Glossary 169</p> <p>References 169</p> <p>Further Resources 170</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 170</p> <p>Find Out More 172</p> <p><b>10 Medications Used in the Respiratory System </b><b>173</b></p> <p>Introduction 174</p> <p>Asthma 175</p> <p>Croup 177</p> <p>Bronchiolitis 178</p> <p>Pneumonia 178</p> <p>Cystic Fibrosis 179</p> <p>Respiratory Medicines 180</p> <p>Antibiotics 187</p> <p>Mucolytics 188</p> <p>Other Respiratory Drugs 188</p> <p>Conclusion 189</p> <p>Glossary 190</p> <p>References 190</p> <p>Further Resources 191</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 191</p> <p>Find Out More 192</p> <p><b>11 Medications Used in the Gastrointestinal System </b><b>195</b></p> <p>Introduction 196</p> <p>Overview of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System 196</p> <p>The Stomach 197</p> <p>Small Intestines 198</p> <p>The Liver 199</p> <p>The Gallbladder 199</p> <p>The Pancreas 199</p> <p>The Large Intestine 199</p> <p>Gastro‐Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) 200</p> <p>Enteral Feeding Tubes and Medication Administration 204</p> <p>Constipation 208</p> <p>Crohn’s Disease 211</p> <p>Conclusion 214</p> <p>Glossary 214</p> <p>References 215</p> <p>Further Resources 216</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 216</p> <p>Find Out More 218</p> <p><b>12 Medications Used in the Nervous System </b><b>219</b></p> <p>Introduction 220</p> <p>Epilepsy 221</p> <p>Guillain–Barre Syndrome 228</p> <p>Migraine 230</p> <p>Status Migrainosus 234</p> <p>Conclusion 234</p> <p>Glossary 234</p> <p>References 234</p> <p>Further Resources 237</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 237</p> <p>Appendix 1: AEDs Used in Treatment of Childhood Epilepsy 239</p> <p><b>13 The Immune System and Immunisations </b><b>241</b></p> <p>Introduction 242</p> <p>Types of Immunity 242</p> <p>How Immunisations Work 243</p> <p>Immunisation and Public Health 245</p> <p>Immunisation Schedule 246</p> <p>Vaccine Uptake 246</p> <p>The ‘Cold Chain’ 248</p> <p>Patient Specific Directions and Patient Group Directives 248</p> <p>Administration of Vaccines 248</p> <p>Common Reactions and Anaphylaxis 250</p> <p>Communication with the Child and Family 251</p> <p>The Green Book 252</p> <p>Conclusion 252</p> <p>Glossary 252</p> <p>References 252</p> <p>Further Resources 253</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 253</p> <p>Find Out More 255</p> <p><b>14 Medications and the Integumentary System </b><b>257</b></p> <p>Introduction 258</p> <p>Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary System 258</p> <p>The Epidermis 258</p> <p>Common Skin Conditions 259</p> <p>Conclusion 270</p> <p>Glossary 271</p> <p>References 271</p> <p>Further Resources 272</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 272</p> <p>Find Out More 274</p> <p><b>15 Medications Used in Children and Young People’s Mental Health </b><b>275</b></p> <p>Introduction 276</p> <p>What Is Psychopharmacology? 276</p> <p>Medications 276</p> <p>Conclusion 288</p> <p>Glossary 288</p> <p>References 289</p> <p>Further Resources 290</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 291</p> <p>Find Out More 292</p> <p><b>16 Medications Used in Children and Young People’s cancer </b><b>293</b></p> <p>Introduction 294</p> <p>Cancer 294</p> <p>Cell Cycle 295</p> <p>Chemotherapies 296</p> <p>Immunotherapies in Treating Cancer 301</p> <p>Corticosteroid Use in Cancer 308</p> <p>Conclusion 312</p> <p>Glossary 312</p> <p>References 312</p> <p>Further Resources 314</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 314</p> <p>Find Out More 316</p> <p><b>17 Analgesics </b><b>317</b></p> <p>Introduction 318</p> <p>Pain Pathways 318</p> <p>Definitions and Categories of Pain 319</p> <p>Importance of Individualised Pain Assessments 320</p> <p>Assessment Tools 321</p> <p>Multimodal Management Strategies 323</p> <p>Pharmacological Management 324</p> <p>Non‐opioids 325</p> <p>Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NAIDs) 327</p> <p>Opioid Agonists 327</p> <p>Codeine Phosphate 331</p> <p>Dihydrocodeine 331</p> <p>Tramadol 331</p> <p>Morphine 332</p> <p>Fentanyl 332</p> <p>Adjuvants and Co‐analgesics – Gabapentinoids 333</p> <p>Inhalation Analgesics 333</p> <p>Local, Regional and Topical Analgesia 334</p> <p>Conclusion 337</p> <p>Glossary 337</p> <p>References 338</p> <p>Further Resources 340</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 341</p> <p>Find Out More 342</p> <p><b>18 Antimicrobial Medications </b><b>343</b></p> <p>Introduction 344</p> <p>Microorganisms 344</p> <p>Antimicrobial Medications 345</p> <p>Antibacterial Medications 345</p> <p>Penicillins 347</p> <p>Antiviral Medications 351</p> <p>Antifungal Medications 354</p> <p>Antiprotozoal Medications 357</p> <p>Antimicrobial Resistance 359</p> <p>Antimicrobial Stewardship 360</p> <p>Prescribing Antimicrobials 362</p> <p>Conclusion 362</p> <p>Glossary 363</p> <p>References 363</p> <p>Further Resources 364</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 365</p> <p>Find Out More 366</p> <p><b>19 Adverse Drug Reactions </b><b>367</b></p> <p>Introduction 368</p> <p>Adverse Events 369</p> <p>Side Effects 369</p> <p>Preventing ADRs 370</p> <p>Recognising ADRs 371</p> <p>ADRs and Immunisations 372</p> <p>Allergic Reactions 373</p> <p>Anaphylaxis 373</p> <p>Medicines Safety and Reporting ADRs 376</p> <p>Reporting ADRs via The Yellow Card System 377</p> <p>Conclusion 379</p> <p>References 379</p> <p>Further Resources 380</p> <p>Multiple Choice Questions 380</p> <p>Answers 383</p> <p>Index 387</p>
<p><b>Ian Peate, OBE FRCN </b>is Principal, School of Health Studies, Gibraltar; Visiting Professor of Nursing, St George’s University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, and Editor-in-Chief of the <i>British Journal of Nursing.</i></p> <p><b>Peter Dryden</B> is a Programme Lead for Children’s Nursing and a Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Midwifery & Health, Northumbria University, UK. He has worked on a number of National and Regional developments such as National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) standards for IBD.
<p><b>Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children’s Nurses</b></p> <p>Registered Nurses must have thorough knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the effects of medicines. <i>Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children’s Nurses</i> is written for nurses and allied health professionals involved in the care of children and young people (CYP), focusing exclusively on pharmacology. Filling a gap in the current literature on the subject, this much-needed resource develops the competence and confidence required to prescribe, dispense, and administer medicines to children and young people. <p>Emphasising the importance of patient-centered care to CYP, the text describes the role of the healthcare provider working with CYP and their families; explains how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides; discusses legal and ethical issues; examines pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, and more. Helping readers respond appropriately and compassionately to the needs of those receiving care and their families, this textbook: <ul><li>Covers a wide range of medications used in diabetes, cancer, mental health, and other areas</li> <li>Features a wealth of full-colour images and numerous pedagogical tools including learning objectives, self-test questions, and reflective exercises to enable readers to contextualise and assess their knowledge</li> <li>Presents case studies to reinforce learning, and illustrate the application of theory to practice</li> <li>Provides authoritative and practical guidance on formulations, adverse drug reactions, analgesics, antibiotics, immunisations, and the medications most commonly used when providing care to CYP</li></ul> <p><i>Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children’s Nurses</i> is essential reading for undergraduate children’s nursing students, trainee nursing associates, those undertaking healthcare programmes of study, as well as those seeking to better understand pharmacology.