This textbook introduces fundamental principles of clinical pharmacology and provides drug information specifically tailored for LPN/LVN students. It organizes commonly administered medications by therapeutic class within body systems, facilitating comparisons of related drugs. The third edition incorporates new chapters and emphasizes critical information concerning life span considerations, clinical alerts, medication administration, essential math conversions and calculations, and significant drug precautions.

This textbook is designed to serve as an accessible introduction to clinical pharmacology for LPN/LVN students. Its organization by therapeutic class and body system aims to simplify the learning process for comparing related medications. The inclusion of updated information on life span issues, clinical alerts, and administration guidelines suggests a focus on practical, current nursing practice.