Essentials of Clinical Pharmacology in Nursing

by Williams, Bradley R.; Baer, Charold Lee Morris

• ISBN13: 9780874349313
• ISBN10: 0874349311
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-02-01
• Publisher: Springhouse Pub Co

Summary

Concise presentation of basic pharmacologic information for the students. Units one and two address fundamentals of pharmacology and drug administration. Units three to 16 group drugs by therapeutic classification with each chapter covering pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, adverse drug reactions and nursing process steps in administering drugs. The disk contains questions and answers for self-study.

Table of Contents

Advisory board	xi	(1)
Contributors and consultants	xii	(2)
Foreword	xiv	(1)
Preface	xv
UNIT I OVERVIEW OF PHARMACOLOGY	1	(30)
Unit Introduction	1	(1)
Charold L. Baer, RN, PhD, FCCM, CCRN
1 Introduction to pharmacology	2	(9)
Janet M. Farahmand, RN, C, MSN, EdD
2 Fundamental principles of pharmacology	11	(20)
James D. Carlson, PharmD
Kathleen C. Byington, RN, CS, MSN
UNIT II THE NURSING PROCESS AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION	31	(54)
Unit introduction	31	(6)
Brenda L. Lyon, RN, DNS, FAAN
3 Responsibilities in drug administration	37	(10)
Mary E. Bowen, RN, DNS, CNAA
4 Dosage measurements and calculations	47	(12)
Catherine Todd Magel, RN, C, EdD
Belle Erickson, RN, C, PhD
Kathleen C. Byington, RN, CS, MSN
5 Routes and techniques of administration	59	(26)
Rebecca E. Boehne, RN, PhD
Kathleen C. Byington, RN, CS, MSN
UNIT III DRUGS AFFECTING THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM	85	(45)
Unit introduction	85	(4)
Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, RN, MSN, CCRN
6 Cholinergic agents	89	(8)
Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, RN, MSN, CCRN
7 Cholinergic blocking agents	97	(6)
Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, RN, MSN, CCRN
Martin R. Giannamore, RPh, PharmD
8 Adrenergic agents	103	(11)
Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, RN, MSN, CCRN
9 Adrenergic blocking agents	114	(10)
Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, RN, MSN, CCRN
Martin R. Giannamore, RPh, PharmD
10 Neuromuscular blocking agents	124	(6)
Michaelene P. Mirr, RN, CS, PhD
UNIT IV DRUGS TO TREAT NEUROLOGIC AND NEUROMUSCULAR SYSTEM DISORDERS	130	(41)
Unit introduction	130	(2)
Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, RN, MSN, CCRN
11 Skeletal muscle relaxing agents	132	(9)
Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, RN, MSN, CCRN
12 Antiparkinsonian agents	141	(11)
Martin R. Giannamore, RPh, PharmD
Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, RN, MSN, CCRN
13 Anticonvulsant agents	152	(19)
Michaelene P. Mirr, RN, CS, PhD
UNIT V DRUGS TO PREVENT AND TREAT PAIN	171	(42)
Unit introduction	171	(2)
Joseph F. Steiner, RPh, PharmD
14 Nonnarcotic analgesic, antipyretic, and nonsteroidal anti-Inflammatory agents	173	(14)
Barbara Ann Costa, RN, MS
15 Narcotic agonist and antagonist agents	187	(12)
Barbara Ann Costa, RN, MS
16 Anesthetic agents	199	(14)
John J. Nagelhout, RN, PhD
UNIT VI DRUGS TO IMPROVE CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION	213	(85)
Unit introduction	213	(2)
Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, RN, MSN, CCRN
17 Cardiac glycosides and phosphodiesterase inhibitors	215	(9)
Robin Donohoe Dennison, RN, CS, MSN, CCRN
18 Antiarrhythmic agents	224	(22)
Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, RN, MSN, CCRN
19 Antianginal agents	246	(13)
Dawna Martich, RN, MSN
20 Antihypertensive agents	259	(17)
Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson, RN, MSN, CCRN
21 Diuretic agents	276	(13)
Deborah Becker, RN, MSN, CCRN
22 Antilipemic agents	289	(9)
Deborah Becker, RN, MSN, CCRN
UNIT VII DRUGS AFFECTING THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM	298	(28)
Unit introduction	298	(3)
C. Lynne Ostrow, RN, MSN, EdD
Carrie A. McCoy, RN, MSN, CEN
23 Hematinic agents	301	(10)
C. Lynne Ostrow, RN, MSN, EdD
Carrie A. McCoy, RN, MSN, CEN
24 Anticoagulant and thrombolytic agents	311	(15)
C. Lynne Ostrow, RN, MSN, EdD
Carrie A. McCoy, RN, MSN, CEN
UNIT VIII DRUGS TO IMPROVE RESPIRATORY FUNCTION	326	(21)
Unit introduction	326	(3)
Lawrence P. Carey, PharmD
25 Methylxanthine agents	329	(6)
Gary D. Smith, RPh, PharmD
Gary Milavetz, RPh, PharmD
Ann E. Rogers, RN, PhD
26 Expectorant, antitussive, mucolytic, and decongestant agents	335	(12)
Mary Jo M. Gerlach, RN, MSNEd
UNIT IX DRUGS TO IMPROVE GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTION	347	(41)
Unit introduction	347	(1)
Mary Jo M. Gerlach, RN, MSNEd
27 Peptic ulcer agents	348	(12)
Joseph F. Steiner, RPh, PharmD
Joan Parker Frizzell, RN, MSN, PhD
V. Jane Bliss-Holtz, RN, C, DNSc
28 Adsorbent, antiflatulent, and digestive agents	360	(5)
Mary Jo M. Gerlach, RN, MSNEd
29 Antidiarrheal and laxative agents	365	(14)
Mary Jo M. Gerlach, RN, MSNEd
30 Antiemetic and emetic agents	379	(9)
Joseph F. Steiner, RPh, PharmD
Latrell P. Fowler, RN, PhD
UNIT X DRUGS TO PREVENT OR TREAT INFECTION	388	(89)
Unit introduction	388	(3)
Mary Y. Ma, PharmD, FASHP
31 Antibacterial agents	391	(28)
Mary Y. Ma, PharmD, FASHP
Ann E. Rogers, RN, PhD
32 Antiviral agents	419	(14)
V. Jane Bliss-Holtz, RN, C, DNSc
Dawn M. Specht, RN, MSN, CEN, CCRN, PHRN
33 Antitubercular agents	433	(8)
Larry A. Pfeifer, RPh, MApSt
Dawn M. Specht, RN, MSN, CEN, CCRN, PHRN
34 Antimycotic (antifungal) agents	441	(10)
Dawn M. Specht, RN, MSN, CEN, CCRN, PHRN
35 Anthelmintic agents	451	(7)
Dawn M. Specht, RN, MSN, CEN, CCRN, PHRN
36 Antimalarial and other antiprotozoal agents	458	(11)
Bridget A. Haupt, PharmD
Dawn M. Specht, RN, MSN, CEN, CCRN, PHRN
37 Urinary antiseptic agents	469	(8)
Mary Y. Ma, PharmD, FASHP
Ann E. Rogers, RN, PhD
UNIT XI DRUGS TO CONTROL INFLAMMATION, ALLERGY, AND ORGAN REJECTION	477	(35)
Unit introduction	477	(2)
Kenneth K. Wieland, PharmD
38 Antihistaminic agents	479	(9)
Mary Jo M. Gerlach, RN, MSNEd
39 Corticosteroid and other immunosuppressant agents	488	(14)
Latrell P. Fowler, RN, PhD
40 Uricosurics, other antigout agents, and gold salts	502	(10)
Karna J. Bramble, RN, PhD, C-GNP
UNIT XII DRUGS TO ALTER PSYCHOGENIC BEHAVIOR AND PROMOTE SLEEP	512	(44)
Unit introduction	512	(1)
Barbara Braverman, RN, CS, MSN
41 Sedative and hypnotic agents	513	(14)
Joan Parker Frizzell, RN, MSN, PhD
42 Antidepressant and antimanic agents	527	(13)
David R. Pipher, RPh, PharmD
Joan Parker Frizzell, RN, MSN, PhD
43 Antianxiety agents	540	(7)
David R. Pipher, RPh, PharmD
Joan Parker Frizzell, RN, MSN, PhD
44 Antipsychotic agents	547	(9)
Joan Parker Frizzell, RN, MSN, PhD
UNIT XIII DRUGS TO TREAT ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISORDERS	556	(51)
Unit introduction	556	(3)
David W. Hawkins, PharmD
45 Antidiabetic agents and glucagon	559	(11)
Latrell P. Fowler, RN, PhD
Teresa S. Dunsworth, PharmD, BCPS
46 Thyroid, antithyroid, and parathyroid agents	570	(12)
Margot T. Stock, RN, CNRN, DPhil
47 Pituitary agents	582	(9)
Margot T. Stock, RN, CNRN, DPhil
48 Estrogens, progestins, and oral contraceptive agents	591	(11)
Dawn M. Specht, RN, MSN, CEN, CCRN, PHRN
49 Androgenic and anabolic steroid agents	602	(5)
James D. Carlson, PharmD
Dawn M. Specht, RN, MSN, CEN, CCRN, PHRN
UNIT XIV DRUGS FOR FLUID, ELECTROLYTE, AND NUTRITIONAL BALANCE	607	(32)
Unit introduction	607	(3)
Carmel A. Esposito, RN, MSN, EdD
50 Vitamin and mineral agents	610	(14)
Carmel A. Esposito, RN, MSN, EdD
51 Electrolyte replacement agents	624	(8)
Carmel A. Esposito, RN, MSN, EdD
52 Alkalinizing and acidifying agents	632	(7)
Dawna Martich, RN, MSN
UNIT XV DRUGS TO TREAT MALIGNANT NEOPLASMS	639	(67)
Unit introduction	639	(5)
Karen T. Bruchak, RN, MSN, MBA
53 Alkylating agents	644	(13)
Karen T. Bruchak, RN, MSN, MBA
54 Antimetabolite agents	657	(9)
Karen T. Bruchak, RN, MSN, MBA
55 Antibiotic antineoplastic agents	666	(5)
Karen T. Bruchak, RN, MSN, MBA
56 Hormonal antineoplastic agents	671	(15)
Karen T. Bruchak, RN, MSN, MBA
57 Other antineoplastic agents	686	(20)
Karen T. Bruchak, RN, MSN, MBA
UNIT XVI OTHER MAJOR DRUGS	706	(58)
Unit introduction	706	(1)
Steven R. Abel, BS, PharmD, FASHP
58 Ophthalmic agents	707	(15)
Mary Jo M. Gerlach, RN, MSNEd
59 Otic agents	722	(8)
Nina Olesinski, RN, PhD
60 Dermatologic agents	730	(13)
Patricia L. Eltz, RN, MSN, CEN
Colleen M. Fries, RN, BSN, CCRN
Marcia Jo Hill, RN, MSN
61 Uncategorized and other agents	743	(21)
Larry A. Pfeifer, RPh, MApSt
Dawna Martich, RN, MSN
APPENDICES	764	(21)
1. Answers to Questions to Consider	764	(2)
2. Complementary therapies	766	(4)
3. Drugs that should not be crushed	770	(4)
4. Active immunity agents	774	(2)
Kathleen C. Byington, RN, CS, MSN
5. Passive immunity agents	776	(1)
Kathleen C. Byington, RN, CS, MSN
6. Uterine motility agents	777	(2)
Lawrence P. Carey, PharmD
7. Drugs used to treat poisoning	779	(1)
Lawrence P. Carey, PharmD
8. Substance abuse	780	(3)
Anne Myers Gudmundsen, RN, PhD, FNPC
9. Glossary of street drug names	783	(2)
Anne Myers Gudmundsen, RN, PhD, FNPC
Glossary	785	(13)
Selected references	798	(5)
Index	803