PRESCRIBERS 1ST EDITION LUU KAYINGO
FULL TEST BANK ISBN 9780826195463
COMPLETE GUIDE GRADED A+
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I: Foundations of Pharmacology and Prescribing
1. An Introduction to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines
2. Pharmacokinetics
3. Pharmacodynamics
4. Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics
5. Pharmacology Across the Life Span
6. Drug-Therapy Prescribing in Special Populations
7. Drug Development and Approval
8. Basics of Prescription Writing
9. Responsible Controlled-Substance Prescribing
10. Antibiotic Stewardship
11. Applied Calculations for Prescribing
12. Promoting Adherence with Pharmacotherapy
PART II: System-Specific & Patient-Focused Prescribing
13. Pharmacotherapy for Ear, Nose, Oral, and Throat Conditions
,14. Pharmacotherapy for Eye Conditions
15. Pharmacotherapy for Skin Conditions
16. Pharmacotherapy for Neurologic Conditions
17. Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Conditions
18. Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Conditions
19. Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal Conditions and Conditions
Requiring Nutritional Support
20. Pharmacotherapy for Genitourinary Conditions
21. Pharmacotherapy for Renal, Acid–Base, and Fluid and Electrolyte
Disorders
22. Pharmacotherapy for Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic
Conditions
23. Therapeutic Applications of Immunology and Vaccines
24. Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine Disorders
25. Pharmacology for Hematologic Conditions
26. Hematology/Oncology and Supportive Care for the Non-
Oncologist
27. Pharmacotherapy Related to Women’s Health Conditions
28. Pharmacotherapy Related to Men’s Health Conditions
, CHAPTER 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE-BASED
CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES
This chapter introduces evidence-based clinical practice guidelines,
emphasizing integration of best research evidence, clinical expertise,
and patient preferences. It highlights guideline development, critical
appraisal, and application in prescribing. Nurses use these principles
to enhance safety, improve outcomes, support decision-making, and
ensure high-quality, patient-centered pharmacologic care across
diverse clinical settings.
1. A nurse practitioner selects a medication based on current
guidelines. What is the primary purpose of using evidence-based
guidelines?
A. Reduce medication costs only
B. Ensure standardized, high-quality care
C. Replace clinical judgment
D. Avoid patient involvement
Correct Answer: B