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Organized to match Lilley’sPharmacology and the Nursing Process, 9th Edition, Pharmacology Online features a series of self-paced learning modules designed to enhance your understanding of pharmacology. This hybrid online course makes it easier for you to learn everything from basic principles to dosage calculation and more ― all within the context of the nursing process and prioritization. Using a "key drug" approach, the course focuses on need-to-know content pertinent to the NCLEX® along with the latest clinical updates in areas of major new drug classes, new drugs and therapeutic uses, and discontinued drugs. To promote quality and safety in nursing, this course reflects the QSEN competencies highlighted in the textbook. In addition, unique Roadside Assistance videos use animations to explain difficult concepts, while case studies, care planning activities, and NCLEX® exam-style quizzes help you understand how drugs work and how to administer them safely in the clinical setting. 21 Self-study modulesprovide a thorough introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology, drug calculations, and safe drug administration. 26 Case studies with quizzes use true to life clinical scenarios to promote learning by doing in the safety of the virtual clinical setting. These cases also show the consequences of both correct and incorrect choices and include rationales for incorrect choices. Interactive learning activities provide drill-and-practice review of critical drug content in a fun, game-like way. 58 Practice quizzes for the NCLEX® examination provide questions to prepare you for the expanded pharmacology content of the NCLEX examination. UNIQUE! Roadside Assistance video clips use humor and analogy to bring key pharmacology content to life. Animations are a helpful adjunct to learning content that is best explained using motion and voiceover audio. 20 Care planning activities challenge you to synthesize all of your pharmacology knowledge to plan the care of a particu