Drug Therapy in Nursing

by Aschenbrenner, Diane S,Venable, Samantha J

• ISBN13: 9780781765879
• ISBN10: 0781765870
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-02-07
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This text presents a totally nursing-focused framework for teaching and learning nursing pharmacology, and "places the patient" at the center of all drug and drug administration decisions and considerations. The book presents core drug knowledge using prototypes of different drug classes and emphasizes core patient variables that influence the patient's response to therapy. Features include abundant review questions, concept maps, drug summary tables, drug interaction tables, and critical thinking scenarios that teach students how to apply pharmacology knowledge to patient care. This thoroughly updated Third Edition covers newly approved drugs, has separate chapters on drugs affecting fungal and viral infections, and includes more pathophysiology information. Black Box warnings from the FDA labels have been added to the discussion of each prototype when applicable, and safety alerts have been added to emphasize prevention of common medication errors. A companion Website offers student and instructor ancillaries including NCLEX(R)-style chapter review questions, pathophysiology animations, medication administration videos, and dosage calculation quizzes.

Table of Contents

Foundations For Drug Therapy In Nursing

Nursing Management of Drug Therapy

Pharmaceuticals

Drug Administration

Core Drug Knowledge

Pharmacotherapeutics, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics

Adverse Effects and Drug Interactions

Core Patient Variables

Life Span

Life Span

Life Span

Lifestyle

Lifestyle, Diet, and Habits

Environment

Culture and Inherited Traits

Peripheral Nervous System Drugs

Drugs Affecting Adrenergic Function

Drugs Affecting Cholinergic Function

Central Nervous System Drugs

Drugs Producing Anesthesia and Neuromuscular Blocking

Drugs Affecting Muscle Spasm and Spasticity

Drugs Treating Parkinson Disease and Other Movement Disorders

Drugs Relieving Anxiety and Promoting Sleep

Drugs Treating Mood Disorders

Drugs Treating Psychotic Disorders and Dementia

Drugs Treating Seizure Disorders

Drugs Stimulating the Central Nervous System

Analgesic And Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Drugs Treating Severe Pain

Drugs Treating Mild to Moderate Pain, Fever, Inflammation, and Migraine Headache

Drugs Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout

Cardiovascular And Renal System Drugs

Drugs Affecting Lipid Levels

Drugs Affecting Urinary Output

Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure

Drugs Treating Heart Failure

Drugs Treating Angina

Drugs Affecting Cardiac Rhythm

Drugs Affecting Coagulation

Hematopoietic And Immune System Drugs

Drugs Affecting Hematopoiesis

Drugs Affecting the Immune Response

Drugs Affecting Corticosteroid Levels

Drugs That Are Cell Cycle-Specific

Drugs That Are Cell Cycle-Nonspecific

Antimicrobial Drugs

Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy

Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall

Antibiotics Affecting Protein Synthesis

Drugs That Are Miscellaneous Antibiotics

Drugs Treating Urinary Tract Infections

Drugs Treating Mycobacterial Infections

Drugs Treating Fungal Infections

Drugs Treating Viral Infections

Drugs Treating HIV Infection and AIDS

Drugs Treating Parasitic Infections

Respiratory System Drugs

Drugs Affecting the Upper Respiratory System

Drugs Affecting the Lower Respiratory System

Gastrointestinal System Drugs

Drugs Affecting the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Drugs Affecting the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

Endocrine System Drugs

Drugs Affecting Blood Glucose Levels

Drugs Affecting Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Hypothalamic Function

Drugs Affecting Men's Health and Sexuality

Drugs Affecting Women's Health and Sexuality

Drugs Affecting Uterine Motility

Diagnostic Imaging Agents

Enzyme or Debridement Therapy

Enteral and Nutritional Supplements

Parenteral Nutrition

Immunizations and Recommended Schedules

Drugs That May Cause Photosensitivity

Drugs Affected by Grapefruit Juice

Cytochrome P450 Drug Interactions

Answers to Questions for Study and Review

Index

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