Focus on Nursing Pharmacology

by Karch, Amy M.

• ISBN13: 9780781735384
• ISBN10: 0781735386
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-11-05
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Now in its Second Edition, this concise, user-friendly pharmacology text presents difficult concepts in a condensed, scientific approach. Organized by body system, it features abundant line art and tabular information to summarize pertinent concepts. Recurring features include: drugs and key term lists, bulleted chapter summaries, Web link icons, lifespan considerations, and NCLEX-style review questions. Now includes two new chapters on Dosage Calculations and Drug Therapy in the 21st Century. Also has increased information on pharmacokinetics, dosages and drug information, and more chapter study questions. Two free CD-ROMs feature over 700 patient teaching printouts and dosage calculations. Connection Website: connection.LWW.com/go/karch.

Table of Contents

PART 1 Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology	1	(63)
Introduction to Drugs	3	(12)
Drugs and the Body	15	(13)
Toxic Effects of Drugs	28	(8)
Nursing Management	36	(8)
Dosage Calculations	44	(8)
Drug Therapy in the 21st Century	52	(11)
PART 2 Chemotherapeutic Agents	63	(132)
Introduction to Cell Physiology	65	(8)
Anti-infective Agents	73	(8)
Antibiotics	81	(33)
Antiviral Agents	114	(16)
Antifungal Agents	130	(10)
Antiprotozoal Agents	140	(15)
Anthelmintic Agents	155	(11)
Antineoplastic Agents	166	(29)
PART 3 Drugs Acting on the Immune System	195	(52)
Introduction to the Immune Response and Inflammation	197	(11)
Anti-inflammatory Agents	208	(14)
Immune Modulators	222	(12)
Vaccines and Sera	234	(13)
PART 4 Drugs Acting on the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems	247	(136)
Introduction to Nerves and the Nervous System	249	(11)
Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Agents	260	(13)
Antidepressant Agents	273	(14)
Psychotherapeutic Agents	287	(15)
Antiepileptic Agents	302	(17)
Antiparkinsonism Agents	319	(12)
Muscle Relaxants	331	(11)
Narcotics and Antimigraine Agents	342	(18)
General and Local Anesthetic Agents	360	(13)
Neuromuscular Junction Blocking Agents	373	(10)
PART 5 Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System	383	(60)
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System	385	(9)
Adrenergic Agents	394	(12)
Adrenergic Blocking Agents	406	(15)
Cholinergic Agents	421	(12)
Anticholinergic Agents	433	(10)
PART 6 Drugs Acting on the Endocrine System	443	(68)
Introduction to the Endocrine System	445	(6)
Hypothalamic and Pituitary Agents	451	(13)
Adrenocortical Agents	464	(12)
Thyroid and Parathyroid Agents	476	(18)
Antidiabetic Agents	494	(17)
PART 7 Drugs Acting on the Reproductive System	511	(42)
Introduction to the Reproductive System	513	(9)
Drugs Affecting the Female Reproductive System	522	(19)
Drugs Affecting the Male Reproductive System	541	(12)
PART 8 Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System	553	(128)
Introduction to the Cardiovascular System	555	(12)
Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure	567	(21)
Cardiotonic Agents	588	(15)
Antiarrhythmic Agents	603	(17)
Antianginal Agents	620	(12)
Lipid-Lowering Agents	632	(14)
Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation	646	(21)
Drugs Used to Treat Anemias	667	(14)
PART 9 Drugs Acting on the Renal System	681	(36)
Introduction to the Kidney and the Urinary Tract	683	(7)
Diuretic Agents	690	(14)
Drugs Affecting the Urinary Tract and Bladder	704	(13)
PART 10 Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System	717	(46)
Introduction to the Respiratory System	719	(7)
Drugs Acting on the Upper Respiratory Tract	726	(18)
Drugs Used to Treat Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders	744	(19)
PART 11 Drugs Acting on the Gastrointestinal System	763	(47)
Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System	765	(7)
Drugs Affecting Gastrointestinal Secretions	772	(16)
Laxative and Antidiarrheal Agents	788	(12)
Emetic and Antiemetic Agents	800	(10)
Answers to Review Questions:	810	(3)
Glossary:	813	(46)
Appendices:
A Parenteral Agents	827	(4)
B Diagnostic Agents	831	(4)
C Topical Agents	835	(7)
D Ophthalmic Agents	842	(4)
E Vitamins	846	(3)
F Canadian Drug Information	849	(6)
G Canadian Immunization Schedules for Infants and Children	855	(2)
H Canadian Narcotic and Controlled Drugs	857	(2)
Index	859