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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology

Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology

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This core text offers LPN/LVN students a clear, concise introduction to pharmacology, focusing on basic principles and the nurse's responsibility in drug administration. Organized by body system, the book examines pharmacologic properties and therapeutic applications of drug classes. Summary Drug Tables present generic and trade drug names, uses, adverse reactions, and usual dosage ranges. This edition has thoroughly updated drug information, a new "Pharmacology in Practice" case study feature, Nursing Alerts, Lifespan Alerts, Chronic Care Alerts, Diversity Alerts, and additional material on the nursing process.

Including a FREE copy of Lippincott’s Photo Atlas of Medication Administration, a bound CD-ROM, a companion website includes an NCLEX® alternate item format tutorial, a Spanish-English audio glossary, monographs on 100 most commonly prescribed drugs, Listen and Learn, Concepts in Action animations, Watch and Learn video clips, and Dosage Calculation Quizzes. The full text is also available online.

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9781605476339
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Publication date
2009
Issue number
9
Cover
paperback
Pages count
784
Dimensions (mm)
213 x 276
Weight (g)
1361

  • UNIT I Foundations of Clinical Pharmacology

    1. General Principles of Pharmacology
    2. Administration of Drugs
    3. Calculation of Drug Dosages
    4. The Nursing Process
    5. Patient and Family Teaching

    UNIT II Anti-Infectives

  • Sulfonamides
  • Penicillins
  • Cephalosporins
  • Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, and Lincosamides
  • Fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous Anti-Infectives
  • Antitubercular Drugs
  • Antiviral Drugs
  • Antifungal and Antiparasitic Drugs

UNIT III Drugs Used to Manage Pain

Nonopioid Analgesics:: Salicylates and Nonsalicylates Nonopioid Analgesics:: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Migraine Medications Opioid Analgesics Opioid Antagonists Anesthetic Drugs

UNIT IV Drugs That Affect the Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System Stimulants Antianxiety Drugs Sedatives and Hypnotics Antidepressant Drugs Antipsychotic Drugs

UNIT V Drugs That Affect the Peripheral Nervous System

Adrenergic Drugs Adrenergic Blocking Drugs Cholinergic Drugs Cholinergic Blocking Drugs

UNIT VI Drugs That Affect the Neuromuscular System

Cholinesterase Inhibitors Antiparkinsonism Drugs Anticonvulsants Skeletal Muscle Relaxants and Drugs Used to Treat Bone and Joint Disorders

UNIT VII Drugs That Affect the Respiratory System

Antitussives, Mucolytics, and Expectorants Antihistamines and Decongestants Bronchodilators and Antiasthma Drugs

UNIT VIII Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System

Antihyperlipidemic Drugs Antihypertensive Drugs Antianginal and Peripheral Vasodilating Drugs Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs Cardiotonic and Miscellaneous Inotropic Drugs Antiarrhythmic Drugs

UNIT IX Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal System

Drugs That Affect the Upper Gastrointestinal System Drugs That Affect the Lower Gastrointestinal System

UNIT X Drugs That Affect the Endocrine System

Antidiabetic Drugs Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs Male and Female Hormones Drugs Acting on the Uterus

UNIT XI Drugs That Affect the Urinary System

Diuretics Urinary Tract Anti-Infectives, Antispasmodics, and Other Urinary Drugs

UNIT XII Drugs That Affect the Immune System

Immunologic Agents Antineoplastic Drugs Immunostimulant Drugs

UNIT XIII Drug That Affect Other Body Systems

Topical Drugs Used in the Treatment of Skin Disorders Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations Fluids, Electrolytes and Parenteral Therapy

Glossary

Appendix A:: Drug Categories (Controlled Substance Table, FDA Pregnancy Risk Category Table, Lactation Risk Category Table)

Appendix B:: National Patient Safety Goals Related to Medication Administration and Frequently used Look Alike, Sound Alike (LASA) Drugs

Appendix C:: Select Herbs and Natural Products Used for Medicinal Purposes

Appendix D:: Body Surface Area Nomograms

Appendix E:: Answers to Review Questions and Medication Dosage Problems

Index

Inside Back Cover:: Key To Abbreviations
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