Study Guide to Accompany Introductory Clinical Pharmacology

by Roach, Sally S.

• ISBN13: 9780781736978
• ISBN10: 0781736978
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Study Guide
• Copyright: 2003-06-16
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This handy study guide presents learning activities and problems that LPN/LVN students can practice on their own or in class. The Study Guide now features interactive activities designed around current drug-related Websites to encourage students to utilize the Internet as a resource.

Table of Contents

UNIT 1 FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Chapter 1 General Principles of Pharmacology	1	(4)
Chapter 2 The Administration of Drugs	5	(5)
Chapter 3 Review of Arithmetic and Calculation of Drug Dosages	10	(9)
Chapter 4 The Nursing Process	19	(4)
Chapter 5 Patient and Family Teaching	23	(4)
UNIT 2 ANTI-INFECTIVES
Chapter 6 Sulfonamides	27	(4)
Chapter 7 Penicillins	31	(4)
Chapter 8 Cephalosporins	35	(5)
Chapter 9 Tetracyclines, Macrolides, and Lincosamides	40	(5)
Chapter 10 Flouroquinolones and Aminoglycosides	45	(5)
Chapter 11 Miscellaneous Anti-infectives	50	(5)
Chapter 12 Antiubercular Drugs	55	(5)
Chapter 13 Leprostatic Drugs	60	(2)
Chapter 14 Antiviral Drugs	62	(5)
Chapter 15 Antifungal Drugs	67	(5)
Chapter 16 Antiparasitic Drugs	72	(6)
UNIT 3 DRUGS USED TO MANAGE PAIN
Chapter 17 Nonnarcotic Analgesics: Salicylates and Nonsalicylates	78	(5)
Chapter 18 Nonnarcotic Analgesics: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)	83	(5)
Chapter 19 Narcotic Analgesics	88	(3)
Chapter 20 Narcotic Antagonists	91	(3)
UNIT 4 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE NEUROMUSCULAR SYSTEM
Chapter 21 Drugs that Affect the Musculoskeletal System	94	(6)
Chapter 22 Adrenergic Drugs	100	(5)
Chapter 23 Adrenergic Blocking Drugs	105	(5)
Chapter 24 Cholinergic Drugs	110	(5)
Chapter 25 Cholinergic Blocking Drugs	115	(64)
Chapter 26 Sedatives and Hypnotics	179
Chapter 27 Central Nervous System Stimulants	123	(5)
Chapter 28 Anticonvulsants	128	(3)
Chapter 29 Antiparkinsonism Drugs	131	(4)
Chapter 30 Antianxiety Drugs	135	(4)
Chapter 31 Antidepressant Drugs	139	(5)
Chapter 32 Antipsychotic Drugs	144	(4)
Chapter 33 Cholinesterase Inhibitors	148	(4)
Chapter 34 Antiemetic and Antivertigo Drugs	152	(4)
Chapter 35 Anesthetic Drugs	156	(4)
UNIT 5 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Chapter 36 Antihistamines and Decongestants	160	(24)
Chapter 37 Bronchodilators and Antiasthma Drugs	184
Chapter 38 Antitussives, Mucolytics, Expectorants	169	(4)
UNIT 6 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Chapter 39 Cardiotonics and Miscellaneous Inotropic Drugs	173	(5)
Chapter 40 Antiarrhythmic Drugs	178	(5)
Chapter 41 Antianginal and Peripheral Vasodilating Drugs	183	(5)
Chapter 42 Antihypertensive Drugs	188	(5)
Chapter 43 Antihyperlipidemic Drugs	193	(4)
UNIT 7 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE HEMATOLOGICAL SYSTEM
Chapter 44 Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs	197	(5)
Chapter 45 Agents Used in the Treatment of Anemia	202	(4)
UNIT 8 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE GASTROINTESTINAL AND URINARY SYSTEMS
Chapter 46 Diuretics	206	(5)
Chapter 47 Urinary Anti-Infectìves and Miscellaneous Urinary Drugs	211	(5)
Chapter 48 Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal System	216	(5)
UNIT 9 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Chapter 49 Antidiabetic Drugs	221	(5)
Chapter 50 Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones	226	(6)
Chapter 51 Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs	232	(4)
Chapter 52 Male and Female Hormones	236	(5)
Chapter 53 Drugs Acting on the Uterus	241	(4)
UNIT 10 DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Chapter 54 Immunologic Agents	245	(4)
Chapter 55 Antineoplastic Drugs	249	(4)
UNIT 11 DRUGS THAT AFFECT OTHER BODY SYSTEMS
Chapter 56 Topical Drugs Used in the Treatment of Skin Disorders	253	(4)
Chapter 57 Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations	257	(3)
Chapter 58 Fluids and Electrolytes	260	(5)
Answer Key	265