Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy: Rationales for Nursing Practice, 13th Edition continues a long tradition of guiding students and instructors through the practice of safe and effective medication administration. Expert pharmacology educators and clinicians explain the 'why' behind each nursing action and emphasize individualized nursing care and drug therapy to promote optimal outcomes in every care setting. Filled with case studies, concept maps, and other engaging features, this updated 13th Edition reflects an enhanced emphasis on NCLEX? preparation, including practice questions in each chapter and new Clinical Judgment Case Studies in each unit. Drug therapy pertinent to the prevention and treatment of disease is provided in each chapter. Appropriate pathophysiology coverage is now streamlined and more accessible via thePoint?, along with a robust suite of other online resources that reinforce students' preparation for success in class, on their NCLEX exams, and throughout their nursing careers. Safety features - Quality and Safety Alerts emphasize important considerations regarding patient safety, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice. - Black Box warnings alert students to serious or life-threatening adverse effects identified by the FDA for associated drugs. - Drug Interactions boxes highlight the risk of interactions as well as increased or decreased drug effects when drugs are combined with other medications, herbs, or foods. Prevention and Health Promotion features - Patient Teaching Guidelines help students better educate patients and families on safe administration of medications, using non-drug treatment alongside or instead of medications, and knowing when to contact their health care provider. - Nursing Process Concept Maps clarify drug therapy specific to nursing care with succinct overviews of assessment, planning/goals, nursing interventions, and evaluation allowing improved patient education. - Unfolding Patient Stories, written by the National League for Nursing, inspire reflection and encourages critical thinking. Building Practice Readiness and NCLEX? Preparation features - NEW! Clinical Application Case Studies open each chapter with a patient-focused clinical scenario and deliver critical decision-making preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX exam. - NCLEX Success sections throughout each chapter provide valuable self-assessment and exam practice through NCLEX-style questions. - Etiology and Pathophysiology information for select diseases available on thePoint reinforces connections with the pharmacologic management of diseases.