Quick Look Nursing: Pharmacology

by Herbert-Ashton, Marilyn J.

• ISBN13: 9781556426438
• ISBN10: 1556426437
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-30
• Publisher: SLACK

Summary

Finally, there is a pharmacology review book that can be used both in the classroom and clinical setting. With a focus on client teaching and nursing implications, Quick Look Nursing: Pharmacology provides an overview of medications utilizing a systems approach. Information regarding drugs is simplified and organized in such a way that students and nurses are provided with exactly the information required for professional practice. Each section is organized around medications that affect a particular body system or a condition that interferes with a client's overall health. The chapters within each section contain a drug chart that lists prototype drugs for each classification discussed. The format of this unique text is one that both facilitates learning and understanding. With the primary focus on prototype and related medications, a wide array of topics are presented including drug action, use, pregnancy category, adverse and side effects, interactions, contraindi

Table of Contents

Dedication	v
About the Authors	xi
Preface	xiii
Part I: Anti-Infectives	1	(54)
Nancy Elaine Clarkson
Introductory Concepts	2	(2)
Penicillins	4	(4)
Cephalosporins	8	(4)
Aminoglycosides	12	(2)
Tetracyclines	14	(2)
Macrolides	16	(2)
Fluoroquinolones	18	(2)
Vancomycins	20	(2)
Drugs for Resistant Bacterial Strains	22	(2)
Drugs That Treat Urinary Tract Infections	24	(6)
Antitubercular Drugs	30	(4)
Antivirals	34	(6)
Antifungals	40	(4)
Antiprotozoals	44	(4)
Antihelmintics	48	(7)
Part I: Questions and Answers	50	(5)
Part II: Central Nervous System Drugs	55	(42)
Nancy Elaine Clarkson
Analgesics	56	(4)
Antidepressants	60	(6)
Antiseizure Drugs	66	(6)
Central Nervous System Stimulants	72	(2)
Anesthetics	74	(4)
Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics	78	(4)
Antipsychotics	82	(4)
Anti-Parkinson's Disease Drugs	86	(4)
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants	90	(7)
Part II: Questions and Answers	94	(3)
Part III: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs	97	(18)
Nancy Elaine Clarkson
Cholinergic Drugs	98	(4)
Anticholinergic Drugs	102	(2)
Adrenergic Drugs	104	(4)
Adrenergic Blocking Agents	108	(7)
Part III: Questions and Answers	112	(3)
Part IV: Respiratory System Drugs	115	(22)
Marilyn J. Herbert-Ashton
Antiasthmatic Drugs	116	(4)
Bronchodilator Drugs	120	(4)
Antihistamine Drugs	124	(2)
Decongestant Drugs	126	(2)
Antitussive Drugs	128	(4)
Expectorant Drugs	132	(5)
Part IV: Questions and Answers	134	(3)
Part V: Anti-Inflammatory and Antirheumatoid Drugs	137	(16)
Marilyn J. Herbert-Ashton
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)	138	(4)
Antirheumatoid Drugs	142	(4)
Antigout Drugs	146	(7)
Part V: Questions and Answers	150	(3)
Part VI: Cardiovascular Drugs	153	(46)
Marilyn J. Herbert-Ashton
Cardiotonic-Inotropic Drugs	154	(4)
Antidysrhythmic Drugs	158	(6)
Antianginal Drugs	164	(4)
Antihypertensive Drugs	168	(8)
Diuretic Drugs	176	(4)
Antilipemic Drugs	180	(4)
Anticoagulant Drugs	184	(4)
Antiplatelet Drugs	188	(4)
Thrombolytic Drugs	192	(7)
Part VI: Questions and Answers	194	(5)
Part VII: Endocrine System Drugs	199	(30)
Marilyn J. Herbert-Ashton
Pituitary and Parathyroid Hormones	200	(6)
Thyroid Drugs	206	(2)
Antithyroid Drugs	208	(4)
Corticosteroids	212	(4)
Antidiabetics	216	(6)
Hyperglycemic Drugs	222	(7)
Part VII: Questions and Answers	224	(5)
Part VIII: Female Reproductive System Drugs	229	(30)
Marilyn J. Herbert-Ashton
Estrogens	230	(4)
Progestins	234	(4)
Oral Contraceptives	238	(2)
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators and Bisphosphonates	240	(4)
Uterine Stimulants	244	(4)
Uterine Relaxants (Tocolytics)	248	(2)
Fertility Agents	250	(9)
Part VIII: Questions and Answers	254	(5)
Part IX: Male Reproductive System Drugs	259	(8)
Marilyn J. Herbert-Ashton
Androgens, Androgen Inhibitors, and Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors	260	(7)
Part IX: Questions and Answers	264	(3)
Part X: Gastrointestinal System Drugs	267	(18)
Nancy Elaine Clarkson
Antiulcer Drugs	268	(4)
Laxatives	272	(4)
Antidiarrheals	276	(2)
Antiemetics	278	(7)
Part X: Questions and Answers	282	(3)
Part XI: Drugs Acting on the Immune System and Antineoplastic Agents	285	(24)
Nancy Elaine Clarkson
Immunizing Agents	286	(4)
Immunosuppressant Agents	290	(4)
Biologic Response Modifiers	294	(4)
Antineoplastic Agents	298	(11)
Part XI: Questions and Answers	306	(3)
Unit XII: Herbal Remedies	309	(10)
Marilyn J. Herbert-Ashton
Common Herbal Remedies	310	(9)
Part XII: Questions and Answers	316	(3)
Appendices	319	(6)
Appendix I: Vitamins	320	(2)
Appendix II: Minerals	322	(1)
Appendix II: Pregnancy Categories	323	(2)
Bibliography	325	(2)
Index	327