Description
Saunders Nursing Survival Guide:: Pharmacology is a study and review aid that provides students with additional information on this extensive and especially difficult subject area. This guide offers a visual, interactive approach that clearly explains topics such as drug pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, and pharmacokinetics. Visual cues help the student retain the information by expressing the material in a fun, engaging manner with activities created to appeal to students of different learning styles. NCLEX® Review questions follow the end of each chapter to help check the students understanding of key topics and to perform necessary review.
Product Details
Reference
36163
EAN13
9781416029359
ISBN
9781416029359
Data sheet
Publication date
2006
Issue number
2
Cover
paperback
Pages count
688
Dimensions (mm)
191 x 235
Weight (g)
1030
Chapter 1: Drug Concepts Section A: Pharmacokinetics Section B: Pharmacodynamics Section C: Developmental ConsiderationsChapter 2: Drugs Used to Treat Infections Section A: Antibiotics Section B: Antivirals Section C: AntifungalsChapter 3: Drugs Used to Alter Immune Function Section A: Biologic Response Modifiers Section B: Antineoplastic AgentsChapter 4: Drugs Used to Treat Nervous System Disorders Section A: Sympathetic Nervous System Drugs Section B: Parasympathetic Nervous System Drugs Section C: Central Nervous System Drugs Section D: Anticonvulsants Section E: AnestheticsChapter 5: Drugs Used to Treat Neuropsychiatric Disorders Section A: Anxiolytics/Sedative-Hypnotics Section B: Antidepressants Section C: Antipsychotics Section D: Mood StabilizersChapter 6: Drugs Used to Treat Hematologic System Disorders Section A: Antiplatelets Section B: Anticoagulants Section C: Thrombolytics Section D: AntianemicsChapter 7: Drugs Used to Treat Cardiovascular Disorders Section A: Antihypertensives Section B: Drugs Affecting Cardiac Output Section C: Antilipidemics Section D: AntidysrhymicsChapter 8: Drugs Used to Treat Respiratory System Disorders Section A: Antitussives, Decongestants, Expectorants, and Mucolytics Section B: Antihistamines Section C: Antiasthmatics and BronchodilatorsChapter 9: Drugs Used to Treat Endocrine System Disorders Section A: Pituitary and Adrenal Hormones Section B: Thyroid and Parathyroid Drugs Section C: AntidiabeticsChapter 10: Drugs Used to Treat Gastrointestinal System Disorders Section A: Antiemetics Section B: Laxatives, Stool Softeners, and Antiflatulants Section C: Antidiarrheals Section D: Hyperacidity Agents Section E: Digestive Enzymes and Intestinal Flora ModifiersChapter 11: Drugs Used to Treat the Genitourinary Tract and Renal Disorders Section A: Urinary Tract Agents Section B: Diuretics Section C: Agents Used in Renal FailureChapter 12: Drugs Used to Treat Reproductive System Alterations Section A: Male and Female Hormones Section B: Drugs Affecting Uterine MotilityChapter 13: Drugs Used to Treat Musculoskeletal System Disorders Section A: Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents Section B: Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Section C: Antigout Agents Section D: Muscle RelaxantsChapter 14: Drugs Used to Treat Sensory System Alterations Section A: Ophthalmic Agents Section B: Otic Agents Section C: DermatologicsChapter 15: Drugs Used for Pain Relief Section A: Nonnarcotic Analgesics Section B: Narcotic Analgesics Section C: Antimigraine AgentsChapter 16: Drugs Used for Nutritional Imbalances Section A: Vitamins Section B: Minerals