Study Guide for Pharmacology; A Nursing Process Approach

by Kee, Hayes & McCuistion

• ISBN13: 9781416001478
• ISBN10: 1416001476
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-15
• Publisher: ELSEVIE

Summary

Contains 1,800 study questions and 160 drug calculations and dosage problems. Also includes clinically-based situation practice problems, math problems, critical thinking exercises, and sample drug labels. A substantial study guide, compared to competing study guides for this level of the pharm text market, contains 1,800 study questions and 160 drug calculations and dosage problems. Revised to include clinically-based situation practice problems, math problems, critical thinking exercises, and 60 sample drug labels.

Table of Contents

Drug Action: Pharmaceutic, Pharmacokinetic, and Pharmacodynamic Phases	1	(5)
Nursing Process and Client Teaching	6	(3)
Principles of Drug Administration	9	(5)
Medications and Calculations	14	(41)
The Drug Approval Process	55	(3)
Transcultural and Genetic Considerations	58	(4)
Drug Interactions and Over-the-Counter Drugs	62	(3)
Drugs of Abuse	65	(2)
Herbal Therapy with Nursing Implications	67	(3)
Pediatric Pharmacology	70	(3)
Geriatric Pharmacology	73	(4)
Medication Administration in Community Settings	77	(2)
The Role of the Nurse in Drug Research	79	(2)
Vitamin and Mineral Replacement	81	(3)
Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement	84	(6)
Nutritional Support	90	(3)
Adrenergics and Adrenergic Blockers	93	(4)
Cholinergics and Anticholinergics	97	(4)
Central Nervous System Stimulants	101	(4)
Central Nervous System Depressants	105	(4)
Drugs for Pain Management: Nonnarcotic and Narcotic Analgesics	109	(5)
Anticonvulsants	114	(5)
Drugs for Neurologic Disorders: Parkinsonism and Alzheimer's Disease	119	(3)
Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders: Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Muscle Spasms	122	(3)
Antipsychotics and Anxiolytics	125	(5)
Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizer	130	(6)
Antiinflammatory Drugs	136	(5)
Antibacterials: Penicillins and Cephalosporins	141	(5)
Antibacterials: Macrolides, Tetracyclines, Aminoglycosides, and Fluoroquinolones	146	(4)
Antibacterials: Sulfonamides	150	(3)
Antitubercular Drugs, Antifungal Drugs, Peptides, and Metronidazole	153	(5)
Antiviral, Antimalarial, and Anthelmintic Drugs	158	(4)
Drugs for Urinary Tract Disorders	162	(4)
HIV and AIDS-Related Agents	166	(5)
Vaccines	171	(4)
Anticancer Drugs	175	(6)
Biologic Response Modifiers	181	(4)
Drugs for Common Upper Respiratory Disorders	185	(4)
Drugs for Acute and Chronic Lower Respiratory Disorders	189	(4)
Cardiac Glycosides, Antianginals, and Antidysrhythmics	193	(8)
Diuretics	201	(7)
Antihypertensive Drugs	208	(7)
Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, and Thrombolytics	215	(5)
Antilipidemics and Peripheral Vasodilators	220	(4)
Drugs for Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders	224	(6)
Antiulcer Drugs	230	(6)
Drugs for Disorders of the Eye and Ear	236	(4)
Drugs for Dermatologic Disorders	240	(3)
Endocrine Pharmacology: Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroids, and Adrenals	243	(5)
Antidiabetic Drugs	248	(9)
Drugs Associated with the Female Reproductive Cycle I and II	257	(7)
Drugs Associated with the Postpartum and the Newborn	264	(6)
Drugs Related to Women's Health and Disorders	270	(8)
Drugs Related to Reproductive Health: Male Reproductive Disorders	278	(3)
Drugs Related to Reproductive Health: Infertility and Sexually Transmitted Diseases	281	(3)
Adult and Pediatric Emergency Drugs	284	(6)
Answer Key	290	(63)
Appendix A Basic Math Review	353	(9)
Appendix B Prototype Drug Chart	362