Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 8e
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 8e
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780323358286
Author: Linda Lane Lilley PhD RN, Shelly Rainforth Collins PharmD, Julie S. Snyder MSN RN-BC
Publisher: Elsevier Science
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Chapter 7, Problem 2O
Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Differences between the federal legislation governing the promotion and sale of prescription drugs and the legislation governing OTC drugs, herbals, and dietary supplements.

Concept Introduction:

Pharmacology is the branch of science deals with the study of drugs and its mechanism of action inside the living system. Drugs are the chemical agent which elicit or alter the physiological mechanism of the living system. Mostly drugs are used to treat the diseases in humans.

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Classroom Learning Objectives: Analyze the basic concept of nutrition (MPO 1.1)  Discuss factors that affect food choice (MPO 1.2)   Define nutrients and classify nutrients according to their work in the body (MPO 1.2)   List the functions of water in the body (MPO 1.1)  Describe the best practices for assessing a patient’s nutritional needs (MPO 1.2)  Identify lab testing that may be completed to assess a patient’s nutritional status (MPO 1.2)  Identify select alterations in nutrition with associated manifestations.   Describe the multisystem effects of undernutrition (MPO 1.1)   Discern when diet modifications may be warranted (MPO 2.3)  Apply therapeutic nursing interventions when an alteration in nutritional status is identified.  Explain the basic aspects of reading a food label (MPO 1.2)   Describe pharmacological treatments of nutritional needs (MPO 1.3)
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