Davis Advantage for Pharmacology Introductory Concepts and Clinical Perspectives

by Capriotti, Theresa; Mendez, James D

• ISBN13: 9780803669499
• ISBN10: 0803669496
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2026-10-19
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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Table of Contents

I.Introduction to Pharmacology
1Drug Development and Regulation
2Pharmacokinetics
3Pharmacodynamics
4The Nurse's Roles & Responsibilities in Pharmacologic Treatment
5Toxicity of Drugs, Adverse Reactions, Interactions, and Resulting Precautions
6Pharmacologic Treatment of Pediatric Patients
7Pharmacologic Treatment of Older Adults
8Pharmacology in the Pregnant and Lactating Woman
9Trends in Pharmacology
II. Pharmacologic Manipulation of the Autonomic Nervous System
10Adrenergic Agonists
11Adrenergic Blocking Agents
12Cholinergic Agonists
13Anticholinergic Agents
III. Inflammation, Infection, and Pharmacologic Treatment
14Inflammation, Anti-inflammatory, and Antipyretic Pharmacologic Agents
15Bacterial Infections and Antibiotics
16Viral Infections and Antiviral and Antiretroviral Drug Therapy
17Fungal Infections and Antifungal Drugs
18Parasitic Infections and Pharmacologic Treatment
19The Immune System and Immunomodulators
20Allergy, Hypersensitivity Reactions, and Anaphylaxis Pharmacologic Treatment
IV. Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
21The Coagulation Cascade and Pharmacologic Treatment
22Red Blood Cell Disorders and Pharmacotherapy of Anemias
23Cancer and Pharmacologic Treatment
V. Cardiovascular Disease and Pharmacologic Treatment
24Primary Hypertension and Antihypertensive Pharmacologic Treatment
25Hyperlipidemia and Pharmacologic Treatment
26Coronary Heart Disease and Pharmacologic Treatment
27Common Cardiac Arrhythmias and Pharmacologic Treatment
28Heart Failure and Pharmacologic Treatment
VI. Pulmonary Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
29Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract Inflammation and Infections and Pharmacologic Treatment
30Tuberculosis and Pharmacologic Treatment
31Asthma and COPD and Pharmacologic Treatment
VII. Endocrine Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
32Diabetes Mellitus and Pharmacologic Treatment
33 Thyroid Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
34Adrenal Gland Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
35Pituitary Gland Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
VIII. Reproductive Conditions and Related Drugs
36Women's Health and Pharmacologic Treatment
37Men's Health and Pharmacologic Treatment
IX. Gastrointestinal Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
38Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
39Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
X. Select Neurological Diseases and Pharmacologic Treatment
40Parkinson Disease and Pharmacologic Treatment
41Degenerative Neuromuscular Diseases and Pharmacologic Treatment
42Dementia and Pharmacologic Treatment
43Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
XI. Psychobiology and Pharmacologic Treatment
44Schizophrenia and Pharmacologic Treatment
45Mood Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
46Anxiety Disorder and Pharmacologic Treatment
47Central Nervous System Stimulants, Weight Loss Agents, and Migraine Medications
XII. Drugs for Pain Relief, Sedation, and Sleep
48Opioid Medications for Pain
49Medicinal Marijuana
50Pharmacologic Treatment for Sleep, Procedural Sedation, and Anesthesia
51Substance Use Disorder and Pharmacologic Treatment
XIII. Musculoskeletal Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
52Osteoporosis and Pharmacologic Treatment
53Osteoarthritis and Gout and Pharmacologic Treatment
54Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pharmacologic Treatment
55Skeletal Muscle Relaxants and Antispasmodic Drugs
XIV. Skin and Sensory Organ Disorders and Drugs
56Common Ophthalmic Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
57Ear Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
58Common Dermatologic Disorders and Pharmacologic Treatment
XV. Nutrition, Hydration, and Dietary Supplements
59Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances and Pharmacologic Treatment
60Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutritional Supplements
61Herbal Medications and Dietary Supplements