Mosby's Pharmacology in Nursing - Revised & Updated

by McKenry & Salerno

• ISBN13: 9780323018227
• ISBN10: 032301822X
• Edition: 21st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-07-29
• Publisher: Mosby

Summary

This Revised Reprint of a nursing pharmacology classic has been carefully updated to reflect the very latest drugs, drug indications, and trends in nursing care. Its systematic, monograph approach provides essential information on mechanisms of action · indications · pharmacokinetics · side effects/adverse reactions · drug interactions · dosage and administration · and more. Then, for every major drug or drug group, readers will find specific applications of the nursing process-enabling them to relate nursing care to the drug therapy of each patient. Employs a body system organization that facilitates access and enhances learning. Includes coverage of over 1,100 drugs, including new drugs recently approved by the FDA. Alerts readers to common as well as serious drug interactions in two-column drug interaction overviews within Nursing Management sections. Uses reader-friendly boxes throughout the text including: Pregnancy Safety boxes · Lifespan boxes (Special Considerations for Children, Special Considerations for Older Adults) · Management of Drug Overdose boxes · Cultural Considerations boxes Presents a Comprehensive Index that lists entries by both trade name and generic name, plus a Disorders Index that lists coverage of diseases and disorders. Includes Nursing Care Plans for selected drug groups. Uses in-text Case Studies to illustrate the application of pharmacology content to common clinical situations.

Author Biography

Leda M. McKenry, PhD, CRN, FNP, FAAN: Associate Professor and Director of Academic Outreach, School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts Evelyn Salerno, RPh, BS, PharmD, FASCP: Courtesy Professor, School of Nursing, Florida International University, Clinical Assistant Professor, Nova-Southeastern College of Pharmacy, Miami, Florida

Table of Contents

PART I BASIC CONCEPTS
Unit 1 Principles of Pharmacology
Orientation to Pharmacology	1	(10)
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Medication Administration	11	(21)
Principles of Drug Action	32	(21)
Unit 2 The Nursing Process and Pharmacology
Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, and Planning	53	(20)
Implementation and Evaluation	73	(37)
Unit 3 Biopsychosocial Aspects of Pharmacology
Cultural and Psychologic Aspects of Drug Therapy	110	(16)
Maternal and Child Drug Therapy	126	(20)
Drug Therapy for Older Adults	146	(10)
Substance Misuse and Abuse	156	(33)
Client Education for Self Administration of Medication	189	(15)
Unit 4 Current Issues in Pharmacology
Over-the-Counter Medications	204	(28)
Complementary and Alternative Pharmacology	232	(15)
PART II CLINICAL CONCEPTS
Unit 5 Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
Overview of the Central Nervous System	247	(9)
Analgesics	256	(46)
Anesthetics	302	(23)
Antianxiety, Sedative, and Hypnotic Drugs	325	(25)
Anticonvulsants	350	(27)
Central Nervous System Stimulants	377	(15)
Psychotherapeutic Drugs	392	(38)
Unit 6 Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System	430	(10)
Drugs Affecting the Parasympathetic Nervous System	440	(18)
Drugs Affecting the Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Nervous System	458	(33)
Drugs for Specific Dysfunctions of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems	491	(29)
Unit 7 Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
Overview of the Cardiovascular System	520	(11)
Cardiac Glycosides	531	(16)
Antidysrhythmics	547	(20)
Antihypertensives	567	(31)
Calcium Channel Blockers	598	(7)
Vasodilators and Antihemorrheologic Agents	605	(9)
Unit 8 Drugs Affecting the Blood
Overview of the Blood	614	(6)
Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics, and Blood Components	620	(29)
Antihyperlipidemic Drugs	649	(14)
Unit 9 Drugs Affecting the Urinary System
Overview of the Urinary System	663	(5)
Diuretics	668	(15)
Uricosuric Drugs	683	(9)
Drug Therapy for Renal System Dysfunction	692	(7)
Unit 10 Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
Overview of the Respiratory System	699	(4)
Mucokinetic, Bronchodilator, and Antiasthmatic Drugs	703	(27)
Oxygen and Miscellaneous Respiratory Agents	730	(17)
Unit 11 Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
Overview of the Gastrointestinal Tract	747	(5)
Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract	752	(35)
Unit 12 Drugs Affecting the Visual and Auditory Systems
Overview of the Eye	787	(3)
Ophthalmic Drugs	790	(21)
Overview of the Ear	811	(3)
Drugs Affecting the Ear	814	(5)
Unit 13 Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
Overview of the Endocrine System	819	(10)
Drugs Affecting the Pituitary	829	(7)
Drugs Affecting the Parathyroid and Thyroid Glands	836	(14)
Drugs Affecting the Adrenal Cortex	850	(11)
Drugs Affecting the Pancreas	861	(21)
Unit 14 Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System
Overview of the Female and Male Reproductive Systems	882	(6)
Drugs Affecting Women's Health and the Female Reproductive System	888	(19)
Drugs for Labor and Delivery	907	(7)
Drugs Affecting the Male Reproductive System	914	(6)
Drugs Affecting Sexual Behavior	920	(8)
Unit 15 Drugs Used in Neoplastic Diseases
Principles of Antineoplastic Chemotherapy	928	(12)
Antineoplastic Chemotherapy Agents	940	(26)
Unit 16 Drugs Used in Infectious Diseases and Inflammation
Overview of Infections, Inflammation, and Fever	966	(13)
Antibiotics	979	(34)
Antifungal and Antiviral Drugs	1013	(28)
Other Antimicrobial Drugs and Antiparasitic Drugs	1041	(32)
Unit 17 Drugs Affecting the Immunologic System
Overview of the Immunologic System	1073	(6)
Serums, Vaccines, and Other Immunizing Agents	1079	(15)
Immunosuppressants and Immunomodulators	1094	(21)
Unit 18 Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System
Overview of the Integumentary System	1115	(3)
Dermatologic Drugs	1118	(21)
Debriding Agents	1139	(10)
Unit 19 Intravenous and Nutritional Therapy
Vitamins and Minerals	1149	(20)
Fluids and Electrolytes	1169	(16)
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition	1185	(13)
Unit 20 Miscellaneous Agents
Antiseptics, Disinfectants, and Sterilants	1198	(11)
Diagnostic Agents	1209	(13)
Poisons and Antidotes	1222	(14)
Appendix A Sugar-Free Products	1236	(1)
Appendix B Alcohol-Free Products	1237	(1)
Appendix C Drugs That Change Urine or Stool Color	1238	(1)
Appendix D Time to Draw Blood for Specific Medications	1239	(1)
Appendix E Additional New Drug Products	1240	(2)
Appendix F Top 100 Brand-Name Drugs by Prescription	1242	(2)
Appendix G Oral Transmucosal Fentanyl	1244	(1)
Appendix H System Used to Rate HIV Treatment Recommendations	1245	(1)
Appendix I Drug Therapy in End-of Life Care	1246	(4)
Appendix J Horse Chestnut and Artichoke Leaf	1250