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Pharmacology for Nurses: Types of Information Sources
Types of Information Sources
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Primary Sources are obtained from original journal articles published by the researcher, or from their research notes/journals etc. which are not usually available to the average researcher. (see journal listing)
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Compilations of data recorded in handbooks of various names and for various purposes. Can usually be found in the reference section of the library.
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Least specific with regard to date of reported data, experimental conditions, controls, and the peer reviewed process.
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Basic Pharmacology
Katzung's Basic & Clinical Pharmacology by ISBN: 9781260463316Publication Date: 2024Wide-ranging, engaging guide for students.The book includes sections that specifically address the clinical choice and use of drugs in patients and the monitoring of their effects, along with case studies that introduce clinical problems. chapter opens with a case study, covers drug groups and prototypes, and closes with summary tables and diagrams that encapsulate important information.
Pharmacology Case Studies by ISBN: 9781910451755Publication Date: 2021From How Drugs Affect the Body to specific health conditions, this book of case studies can enlighten discusssions on pharmacology practices.
Medical Pharmacology at a Glance by ISBN: 9781119548010Publication Date: 2020-02-10The internationally best-selling Medical Pharmacology at a Glance is the ideal companion for all medical and healthcare students, providing a visual overview of pharmacology, and describing the basic principles of drug action, interaction, absorption, and excretion. Clear and accessible chapters organised around common diseases and conditions facilitate efficient clinical learning, and include references to drug classes and side effects, disease pathophysiology, prescribing guidelines, and more.
