Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

by Edmunds, Marilyn W.

• ISBN13: 9780323008457
• ISBN10: 0323008453
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Written with the LPN/LVN student in mind, INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY provides both fundamental principles and easy-to-understand drug information on the most commonly administered medications. Drugs are grouped by therapeutic class within body systems chapters to help students make comparisons of related medications. The new edition includes several new chapters and highlights important, need-to-know information related to life span issues, clinical alerts, medication administration, math conversions and calculations, and important drug precautions.

Table of Contents

Unit One: General Principles	1	(101)
The Nursing Process	1	(9)
Steps of the Nursing Process	2	(8)
Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications	10	(13)
Pharmacology and Regulations	11	(10)
Medication Errors	21	(2)
Basic Concepts in Pharmacology	23	(9)
Overview	24	(1)
Drug Names	24	(1)
Types of Drug Actions	24	(4)
Basics of Drug Action	28	(2)
Patient Variables Affecting Drug Use	30	(2)
Medication Administration Throughout the Life Span	32	(10)
Overview	33	(1)
Patient Variables That May Affect Drug Action	33	(4)
Specific Products Used Throughout the Life Span	37	(1)
Cultural Influences Related to Medications	38	(2)
Evaluation of Factors Related to Noncompliance With Drugs	40	(2)
Self-Care: Over-the-Counter Products, Complementary Therapies, and Drugs for Health Promotion	42	(11)
Overview	43	(1)
Documenting Health Care Practices	43	(1)
Over-the-Counter Medications	43	(2)
Herbal Medicine and Other Complementary or Alternative Therapies	45	(5)
Vitamins and Minerals	50	(3)
Preparing and Administering Medications	53	(48)
Overview	54	(1)
Enteral Medications	54	(6)
The Oral Route	54	(4)
Nasogastric Administration	58	(2)
Rectal Administration	60	(1)
Parenteral Medications	60	(31)
Standard Precautions	60	(1)
Parenteral Administration	60	(4)
Basic Equipment	64	(3)
Basic Procedure for Preparing and Administering Parenteral Medications	67	(24)
Percutaneous Medications	91	(10)
Administration of Percutaneous Medications	91	(10)
Unit Two: Mathematics And Calculations	101	(28)
Review of Mathematical Principles	101	(10)
Overview	102	(1)
Multiplication and Division	102	(1)
Roman Numerals	102	(1)
Fractions	102	(5)
Ratios	107	(1)
Percents	107	(1)
Proportions	108	(3)
Mathematical Equivalents Used in Pharmacology	111	(7)
Overview	112	(1)
Apothecaries' System	112	(1)
Metric System	112	(1)
Metric and Apothecaries' Equivalents	113	(1)
Household Measures	114	(1)
Converting Temperature Readings	115	(3)
Calculating Drug Dosages	118	(11)
Overview	119	(1)
Calculation Methods	119	(1)
Calculating Dosages	120	(6)
Calculating Dosages for Infants and Children	126	(3)
Unit Three: Drug Groups	129	(315)
Allergy and Respiratory Medications	129	(26)
Overview	130	(1)
Respiratory System	130	(1)
Antihistamines	131	(5)
Antitussives	136	(1)
Products Used for Treating Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)	137	(11)
Asthma Prophylaxis Medication	138	(2)
Bronchodilators	140	(3)
Leukotriene Receptor Inhibitors	143	(4)
Corticosteroids	147	(1)
Decongestants	148	(3)
Expectorants	151	(1)
Intranasal Steroids	152	(3)
Antiinfective Medications	155	(32)
Overview	156	(1)
Antibiotics	157	(15)
Penicillins	157	(1)
Sulfonamides	158	(6)
Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics	164	(8)
Antitubercular Drugs	172	(5)
Antiparasitic Medications	177	(10)
Amebicides	177	(1)
Anthelmintics	178	(4)
Antimalarials	182	(5)
Antivirals, Antiretrovirals and Antifungal Medications	187	(13)
Overview	188	(1)
Antivirals	189	(2)
Antiretrovirals	191	(4)
Antifungals	195	(5)
Antineoplastic Agents	200	(7)
Overview	201	(6)
Cardiovascular and Renal Medications	207	(40)
Overview	208	(1)
Cardiovascular System	208	(1)
Antianginals and Peripheral Vasodilators	209	(6)
Antidysrhythmics	215	(5)
Antihyperlipidemics	220	(6)
Cardiotonics	226	(5)
Antihypertensives, Diuretics, and Other Drugs Affecting the Urinary Tract	231	(16)
Other Nondiuretic Drugs Useful in Treating Urinary Problems	242	(5)
Central Nervous System Medications	247	(47)
Overview	248	(1)
Nervous System	248	(1)
Antimigraine Agents	249	(3)
Anticonvulsants	252	(8)
Barbiturates	253	(1)
Benzodiazepines	253	(2)
Hydantoins	255	(1)
Succinimides	256	(1)
Other Drugs	256	(4)
Antiemetic and Antivertigo Agents	260	(5)
Antiparkinsonian Agents	265	(5)
Psychotherapeutic Agents	270	(18)
Antianxiety Agents	270	(4)
Antidepressants	274	(8)
Antipsychotic Drugs	282	(3)
Antimanics	285	(3)
Sedative-Hypnotics	288	(6)
Gastrointestinal Medications	294	(24)
Overview	295	(1)
Digestive System	295	(1)
Antacids and Histamine H2 Antagonists	296	(6)
Drugs Affecting Motility	302	(4)
Laxatives	306	(5)
Miscellaneous Gastrointestinal Medications	311	(7)
Antiflatulents	311	(1)
Gallstone Solubilizing Agents	312	(1)
Digestive Enzymes	312	(1)
Disulfiram	313	(1)
Emetics	314	(4)
Hematologic Products	318	(11)
Overview	319	(1)
Anticoagulents	319	(6)
Protamine Sulfate	325	(1)
Thrombolytic Agents	326	(1)
Antiplatelet Agents	327	(2)
Hormones and Steroids	329	(38)
Overview	330	(1)
Endocrine System	330	(1)
Antidiabetic Medications	331	(9)
Insulin	331	(6)
Oral Hypoglycemics	337	(3)
Selected Drugs Used With Pregnancy and Delivery	340	(3)
Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones	343	(6)
Anterior Pituitary Hormones	343	(1)
Posterior Pituitary Hormones	344	(1)
Adrenocortical Hormones	345	(4)
Sex Hormones	349	(12)
Androgens	350	(2)
Estrogens	352	(1)
Progestins	352	(2)
Oral Contraceptives	354	(7)
Thyroid Preparations	361	(6)
Thyroid Supplements or Replacements	361	(3)
Antithyroid Products	364	(3)
Immunologic Agents	367	(9)
Overview	368	(1)
Immune System	368	(8)
Analgesic, Musculoskeletal, and Antiarthritis Medications	376	(34)
Overview	377	(1)
Muscular and Skeletal Systems	377	(2)
Antiinflammatory, Analgesic, and Narcotic Agents	379	(17)
Salicylates	380	(2)
Acetaminophen	382	(1)
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs	383	(5)
Narcotic Agonist Analgesics	388	(3)
Narcotic Agonist-Antagonist Analgesics	391	(3)
Nonnarcotic Analgesics	394	(2)
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants	396	(4)
Antiarthritis Medications	400	(4)
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate	401	(1)
Penicillamine	401	(1)
Gold Compounds	401	(1)
Methotrexate	402	(2)
Antigout Agents	404	(6)
Topical Preparations	410	(13)
Overview	411	(1)
Integumentary System	411	(12)
Vitamins, Minerals, and Electrolytes	423	(21)
Overview	424	(1)
Vitamins	424	(10)
Vitamin A	424	(1)
Vitamin B1	425	(1)
Vitamin B2	426	(1)
Vitamin B3	426	(1)
Vitamin B5	427	(1)
Vitamin B6	427	(1)
Vitamin B12	428	(1)
Vitamin C	428	(1)
Folic Acid	429	(1)
Vitamin D	430	(1)
Vitamin E	431	(1)
Vitamin K	431	(3)
Minerals	434	(7)
Calcium	434	(1)
Fluoride	435	(1)
Iron	435	(1)
Magnesium	436	(1)
Manganese	437	(1)
Potassium	437	(1)
Zinc	438	(1)
Nursing Implications and Patient Teaching for Patients Taking Vitamins or Minerals	438	(3)
Electrolytes	441	(3)
Bibliography	444	(2)
Glossary	446	(11)
Disorders Index	457	(4)
General Index	461