Introductory Clinical Pharmacology

by Roach, Sally S.; Ford, Susan M.

• ISBN13: 9780781775953
• ISBN10: 0781775957
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-12-28
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

The Eighth Edition of this core text offers LPN/LVN students a clear, concise introduction to pharmacology, focusing on basic principles and the nurse's responsibility in drug administration. Organized by body system, the book examines pharmacologic properties and therapeutic applications of drug classes. Summary Drug Tables present generic and trade drug names, uses, adverse reactions, and usual dosage ranges. This edition has thoroughly updated drug information, pediatric alerts, patient safety alerts, chronic care alerts, and additional material on the nursing process. The enhanced ancillary package includes a free bound-in student CD-ROM, an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM, lesson plans, and a test generator.

Table of Contents

foundations of Clinical Pharmacology

General Principles of Pharmacology

The Administration of Drugs

Review of Arithmetic and calculation of Drug Dosages

The Nursing Process

Patient and Family Teaching

Anti-Infectives

Sulfonamides

Penicillins

Cephalosporins and Related Antibiotics

Tetracyclines, Macrolides, and Lincosamides

Fluroquinolones and Aminoglycosides

Miscellaneious Anti-Infectives

Antitubercular

Leprostatic drugs

Antiviral Drugs

Antifungal Drugs

Antiparasitic Drugs

Drugs Used to Manage Pain

Non-Narcotic Analgesics: Salicylates and Nonsalicylates

Non-Narcotic Analgesics: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Narcotic Analgesics

Narcotic Antagonists

drugs that Affect the Neuromuscular system

Drugs that Affect the Musculoskeletal System

Adrenergic Drugs

Adrenergic Blocking Drugs

Cholinergic Drugs

Cholinergic Blocking Drugs

Sedatives and Hypnotics

Central Nervous System Stimulants

Anticonvulsants

Antiparkinsonism Drugs

Antianxiety Drugs

Antidepressant Drugs

Antipsychotic Drugs

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Antiemetic and Antivertigo Drugs

Anesthetic Drugs

Drugs that Affect the Respiratory System

Antihistamines and Decongestants

Bronchodilators and Antiasthma Drugs

Antitussives, Mucolytics, Expectorants

Drugs that Affect the Cardiovascular System

Cardiotonics and Miscellaneous Inotropic Drugs

Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Antianginal and Peripheral Dilating Drugs

Antihypertensives

Antihyperlipidemic Drugs

Drugs that affect the Hematological System

Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs

Agents Used in the Treatment of Anemia

Drugs that affect the Gastrointestinal and Urinary System

Diuretics

Urinary Anti-Infectives and Miscellaneous Urinary Drugs

Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal System

Drugs that affect the Endocrine System

Antidiabetic Drugs

Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones

Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs

Male and Female Hormones

Drugs Acting on the Uterus

Drugs that affect the Immune System

Immunologic Agents

Antineoplastic Drugs

Drugs that affect Other body Systems

Topical Drugs Used in the Treatment of Skin Disorders

Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations

Fluids and Electrolytes

Abbreviations

Glossary

MedWatch Form (voluntary reporting of adverse reactions and problems with a drug product.)

USP Medication Errors Reporting Program

Metric-Apothecary Equivalents and Conversions

Body Surface Area Nomograms

Drugs and Health Care Information Sources on the World Wide Web

Nanda Diagnosis

Multiple Choice Answers

Herbal Remedies

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