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Core Concepts in Pharmacology
by Holland, Leland N.; Adams, Michael P.Edition:
3rd
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9780131714731
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0131714732
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Pub. Date:
1/1/2011
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Prentice Hall
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Summary
Introduces LPN/LVNs to pharmacology principles and practices. The body system and disease organization (versus drug classification) is more intuitive and patient care oriented because it places the drug in context of how they are used therapeutically. Nursing Process flowcharts provide succinct, easy-to-read view of the most important nurisng actions for tehe prescribed drug classes; Lifespan Facts provide important pediatric adn geriatric considerations for drug therapies; Natural Alternatives features present a popular herbal and dietary supplement that may be considered along with conventional drugs; Mechanism in Action features use computer animations to clearly demonstrate drug action; Patient Need boxes help a nurse develop communication skills to help increase patient education and understanding. Reference forLicense Practical Nurses and License Vocational Nurses
Author Biography
Michael Patrick Adams is the Dean of Health Occupations at Pasco-Hernando Community College.
Table of Contents
| Basic Concepts in Pharmacology | |
| Introduction to Pharmacology Drug Regulation and Approval | |
| Drug Classes, Schedules and Categories | |
| Methods of Drug Administration | |
| What Happens After a Drug Has Been Administered | |
| Herbs and Dietary Supplements | |
| Substance Abuse | |
| The Nervous System | |
| Drugs Affecting Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System | |
| Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia | |
| Drugs for Emotional and Mood Disorders | |
| Drugs for Psychoses and Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System | |
| Drugs for Seizures | |
| Drugs for Pain Control | |
| Drugs for Anesthesia | |
| The Cardiovascular System | |
| Drugs for Coagulation Disorders | |
| Drugs for Hypertension | |
| Drugs for Heart Failure | |
| Drugs for Dysrhythmias | |
| Drugs for Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, and Cerebrovascular Accident | |
| Drugs for Shock and Anaphylaxis | |
| Drugs for Lipid Disorders | |
| The Immune System | |
| Drugs for Inflammation, Allergies, and Immune Disorders | |
| Drugs for Bacterial Infections | |
| Drugs for Fungal, Viral, and Parasitic Infections | |
| Drugs for Neoplasia | |
| The Respiratory, Digestive, and Renal Systems | |
| Drugs for Pulmonary Disorders | |
| Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders | |
| Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutritional Supplements | |
| Drugs for Fluid, Acid-Base, and Electrolyte Disorders | |
| The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems | |
| Drugs for Endocrine Disorders | |
| Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Reproductive System | |
| The Musculoskeletal System, Integumentary System, and Eyes and Ears | |
| Drugs for Muscle, Bone, and Joint Disorders | |
| Drugs for Skin Disorders | |
| Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders | |
| References | |
| Answers to NCLEX-PNO and Case Study Questions | |
| Top 200 Drugs | |
| Index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
