1 pharmacology for nursing care edition 3 rd or 4th author richard a lehne chapter 1 introduction o four basic terms drug any chemical that can affect living processes pharmacology the study of drugs and their interactions with living systems o chemical properties o biochemical and physiological effects o absorption distribution metabolism and excretion. With its engaging writing style clinical precision and currency and clear focus on understanding drug prototypes this popular book presents pharmacology in the context of nursing care the new. With a clear explanation of drug prototypes and how they work lehnes pharmacology for nursing care 10th edition gives you the background you need to understand drugs currently on the market and those not yet released this perennial favorite of students and teachers simplifies complex concepts while distinguishing need to know content from the material thats merely nice to know. Pharmacology for nursing care 7th edition richard a lehne this text emphasizes understanding over memorization to effectively present the big picture through the use of drug prototypes large and small print and special foundational chapters that cover principles related to each body system at the end of each chapter a summary of major nursing implications also helps you apply the . To show you how pharmacologic knowledge can be applied to nursing practice nursing implications are integrated into the body of each chapter that is as specific drugs and drug families are discussed the nursing implications inherent in the pharmacologic information are noted side by side with the basic science