Description
There is a reason why Pharmacology and the Nursing Process presents this challenging content in a clear and consistent format that engages students and helps them to succeed in nursing pharmacology. Trademark features include an eye-catching and colorful internal design and illustrations; helpful boxed features that highlight the need-to-know information for busy nursing students; and a comprehensive ancillary package for instructors and students.
Product Details
Reference
35267
EAN13
9780323044868
ISBN
9780323044868
Data sheet
Publication date
2007
Issue number
5
Cover
paperback
Pages count
976
Dimensions (mm)
216 x 276
Weight (g)
2055
Part One: Pharmacology Basics Study Skills Tips: Introduction to Study Skills Concepts 1. The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy 2. Pharmacologic Principles 3. Life Span Considerations 4. Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Considerations 5. Medication Errors: Preventing and Responding 6. Patient Education and Drug Therapy 7. Over-the-Counter Drugs and Herbal and Dietary Supplements 8. Substance Abuse 9. Photo Atlas of Drug AdministrationPart Two: Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System Study Skills Tips: Using Vocabulary, Text Notation, and Language Conventions 10. Analgesic Drugs 11. General and Local Anesthetics 12. Central Nervous System Depressants and Muscle Relaxants 13. Antiepileptic Drugs 14. Antiparkinsonian Drugs 15. Psychotherapeutic Drugs 16. Central Nervous System Stimulant DrugsPart Three: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System Study Skills Tips: Application of PURR (Prepare, Understand, Rehearse, Review) 17. Adrenergic Drugs 18. Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs 19. Cholinergic Drugs 20. Cholinergic-Blocking DrugsPart Four: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Study Skills Tips: Linking Learning and Text Notation 21. Positive Inotropic Drugs 22. Antidysrhythmic Drugs 23. Antianginal Drugs 24. Antihypertensive Drugs 25. Diuretic Drugs 26. Fluids and Electrolytes 27. Coagulation Modifier Drugs 28. Antilipemic DrugsPart Five: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System Study Skills Tips: Questioning Strategy 29. Pituitary Drugs 30. Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs 31. Antidiabetic Drugs 32. Adrenal Drugs 33. Womens Health Drugs 34. Mens Health DrugsPart Six: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System Study Skills Tips: Study on the Run 35. Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants 36. Bronchodilators and Other Respiratory DrugsPart Seven: Antiinfective and Antiinflammatory Drugs Study Skills Tips: Applying the Nursing Process 37. Antibiotics Part 1 38. Antibiotics Part 2 39. Antiviral Drugs 40. Antitubercular Drugs 41. Antifungal Drugs 42. Antimalarial, Antiprotozoal, and Antihelmintic Drugs 43. Antiseptic and Disinfectant Agents 44. Antiinflammatory, Antirheumatoid, and Related DrugsPart Eight: Immune and Biologic Modifiers and Chemotherapeutic Drugs Study Skills Tips: Strategies for Time Management 45. Immunosuppressant Drugs 46. Immunizing Drugs and Biochemical Terrorism 47. Antineoplastic Drugs Part 1 48. Antineoplastic Drugs Part 2 49. Immunomodulating Drugs 50. Gene Therapy and PharmacogenomicsPart Nine: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition Study Skills Tips: Active Questioning Skills 51. Acid-Controlling Drugs 52. Antidiarrheals and Laxatives 53. Antiemetic and Antinausea Drugs 54. Vitamins and Minerals 55. Nutritional SupplementsPart Ten: Miscellaneous Therapeutics: Hematologic, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Otic Drugs Study Skills Tips: More Strategies for Time Management 56. Blood-Forming Drugs 57. Dermatologic Drugs 58. Ophthalmic Drugs 59. Otic DrugsAppendix: Pharmaceutical Abbreviations Online Appendixes: A. Diagnostic Drugs B. Canadian Trade Names and Generic Equivalents C. Common Formulas, Weights, and Equivalents D. Answer Key