Employer and Colleagues
Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
Holistic Assessment
Assessing Needs and Planning Care
Self‐Medication
Complementary and Alternative Medication (CAM)
Planning
Providing and Evaluating Care
Checking
Evaluation
Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Working in Teams
Improving Safety and Quality
Coordinating Care
Conclusion
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15 5 Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics Introduction Royal Pharmaceutical Society The Nursing and Midwifery Council Pharmacokinetics Think Paediatrics Pharmacodynamics Conclusion References Further Resources Multiple Choice Questions
16 6 Drug Formulations Introduction Licensing of Paediatric Medicines Types of Formulations Excipients Enteral Feeding Tubes Displacement Values Conclusion Glossary References Further Resources Multiple Choice Questions Find Out More
17 7 Medications Used in the Cardiovascular System Introduction Gross Anatomy Related to Cardiovascular System (CVS) Pharmacology Cardiovascular Drugs Affecting Chronic Conditions Anticoagulant Medications Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists Peripheral Alpha Antagonist or Alpha‐Adrenergic Blockers: ‘Alpha Blockers’ Cardiovascular Drugs for Use in Acute Clinical Scenarios Electrophysiological System Recap Drugs with an Inotropic Effect Drugs with a Chronotropic Effect Conclusion Glossary References Further Resources Multiple Choice Questions Find Out More
18 8 Medications Used in theRenal System Introduction Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System Common Renal Conditions Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment of MCNS Drugs Used to Treat Electrolyte Disorders Conclusion Glossary References Further Resources Multiple Choice Questions Find Out More
19 9 Medications Used in the Endocrine System Introduction The Endocrine System Medications Used in Endocrine Disorders Affecting Growth Endocrine
