Karch’s Focus on Nursing Pharmacology
Edition:
10
ISBN/ISSN:
9781975261115
Publication Date:
February 27, 2026
2026-02-27
9781975261115
Rebecca Tucker's 10th edition of Karch’s Focus on Nursing Pharmacology is the trusted resource for nursing educators and students, offering ...
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Rebecca Tucker's 10th edition of Karch’s Focus on Nursing Pharmacology is the trusted resource for nursing educators and students, offering a concise, streamlined approach to mastering pharmacology. Designed to simplify complex concepts, this edition builds its legacy of clarity and accessibility while introducing exciting updates to meet the needs of today’s learners.
Key features include integration of the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model that aligns with the NCLEX® to strengthen critical thinking and decision-making skills. Expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content covers topics like gender-affirming care, medical marijuana, and substance use, ensuring students are prepared to provide inclusive, patient-centered care.
This edition also introduces updated drug administration boxes, enhanced NCLEX-style questions, and updated content on fluids and electrolytes, now integrated into the main text for better alignment with renal and cardiovascular systems. The text’s unique organization mirrors nursing course syllabi, starting with foundational principles and progressing to advanced topics, making it an ideal companion for any nursing pharmacology course.
With engaging case studies and a focus on safe and effective care, the 10th edition of Karch’s Focus on Nursing Pharmacologyequips students with the tools they need to excel in class, on exams, and in clinical practice.
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Edition10ISBN/ISSN9781975261115Product FormatPaperback BookTrim Size8 3/8 x 10 7/8Edition10Publication DateFebruary 27, 2026
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PART 1 Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology
Chapter 1: Introduction to Drugs
Chapter 2: Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
Chapter 3: Adverse Reactions to Drugs
Chapter 4: The Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) Informing Drug Therapy and Patient Safety
Chapter 5: Drug Administration and Dosage Calculations
Chapter 6: Challenges to Safe and Effective Drug Therapy
PART 2 Chemotherapeutic Agents
Chapter 7: Introduction to Cell Physiology
Chapter 8: Anti-Infective Agents
Chapter 9: Antibiotics
Chapter 10: Antiviral Agents
Chapter 11: Antifungal Agents
Chapter 12: Antiprotozoal Agents
Chapter 13: Anthelmintic Agents
Chapter 14: Antineoplastic Agents
PART 3 Drugs Acting on the Immune System
Chapter 15: Introduction to the Immune Response and Inflammation
Chapter 16: Antiinflammatory, Antiarthritis, and Related Agents
Chapter 17: Immune Modulators
Chapter 18: Vaccines and Sera
PART 4 Drugs Acting on the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Chapter 19: Introduction to Nerves and the Nervous System
Chapter 20: Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Agents
Chapter 21: Antidepressant Agents
Chapter 22: Psychotherapeutic Agents
Chapter 23: Antiseizure Agents
Chapter 24: Antiparkinsonism Agents
Chapter 25: Muscle Relaxants
Chapter 26: Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Chapter 27: General and Local Anesthetic Agents
Chapter 28: Neuromuscular Junction Blocking Agents
PART 5 Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 29: Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 30: Adrenergic Agonists
Chapter 31: Adrenergic Antagonists
Chapter 32: Cholinergic Agonists
Chapter 33: Anticholinergic Agents
PART 6 Drugs Acting on the Endocrine System
Chapter 34: Introduction to the Endocrine System
Chapter 35: Hypothalamic and Pituitary Agents
Chapter 36: Adrenocortical Agents
Chapter 37: Thyroid and Parathyroid Agents
Chapter 38: Agents to Control Blood Glucose Levels
PART 7 Drugs Acting on the Reproductive System
Chapter 39: Introduction to the Reproductive System
Chapter 40: Drugs Affecting the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 41: Drugs Affecting the Male Reproductive System
PART 8 Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 42: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 43: Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure
Chapter 44: Agents for Treating Heart Failure
Chapter 45: Antiarrhythmic Agents
Chapter 46: Antianginal Agents
Chapter 47: Lipid-Lowering Agents
Chapter 48: Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation
Chapter 49: Drugs Used to Treat Anemias
PART 9 Drugs Acting on the Renal System
Chapter 50: Introduction to the Renal System
Chapter 51: Agents Affecting Body Fluid Volume and Components
Chapter 52: Drugs Affecting the Urinary Tract and the Bladder
PART 10 Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System
Chapter 53: Introduction to the Respiratory System
Chapter 54: Drugs Acting on the Upper Respiratory Tract
Chapter 55: Drugs Acting on the Lower Respiratory Tract
PART 11 Drugs Acting on the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 56: Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 57: Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Secretions and Absorption
Chapter 58: Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Motility
Chapter 59: Antiemetic Agents
Chapter 60: Vitamins, Minerals, and Complementary/Alternative Medications
Appendices:
A: Topical Agents
B: Ophthalmic Agents
C: Ear Medications
D: Blood and Blood Products
E: Diagnostic Agents
F: Tables of Normal Values
G: Answers to Check Your Understanding Questions
Index
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- Drug Lists identify prototype drugs with strategically placed icons that highlight key medications by class — ideal for quick reference and efficient study.
- Check Your Understanding provides students with NCLEX-style review questions to reinforce clinical judgment and safety considerations for success on the NCLEX®.
- Clinical Judgment Scenarios help students apply knowledge to realistic care scenarios, which connect drug content to patient-centered case studies.
- Prototype Summary boxes spotlight essential drug details and need-to-know information for each prototype drug.
- Drugs in Focus tables compare drugs at a glance with clearly listed generic/trade names, dosages, and indications for each class.
“Focus on” boxes include:
- Focus on Safe Medication Administration boxes help students ensure patient safety and increase the therapeutic effectiveness of drugs.
- Focus on Calculations boxes refine students’ calculation and measurement skills.
- Focus on the Evidence boxes identify the best nursing practices associated with specific drugs based on available evidence.
- Focus on Drug Therapy Across the Lifespan boxes provide quick access to drug class considerations for use with children, adults, and older adults.
- Focus on Herbal and Alternative Therapies boxes alert students to known interactions with specific herbs or alternative therapies that could affect drug actions.
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