Quick Look Nursing: Pharmacology, Second Edition provides an overview of medications utilizing a systems approach. With a focus on client teaching and nursing implications, this pharmacology review book that can be used both in the classroom and clinical setting.Important pedagogical features:-Critical thinking questions and multiple case studies are found in each chapter -Quick look at chapter ahead -Highlighted key points -NCLEX-Style Questions!

Anti-Infectives	p. 1
Introductory Concepts	p. 2
Penicillins	p. 6
Cephalosporins	p. 12
Aminoglycosides	p. 18
Tetracyclines	p. 22
Macrolides	p. 26
Fluoroquinolones	p. 30
Vancomycins	p. 34
Drugs for Resistant Bacterial Strains	p. 38
Drugs that Act on the Urinary Tract	p. 43
Antitubercular Drugs	p. 56
Antivirals	p. 65
Antifungals	p. 76
Antiprotozoals	p. 82
Antihelmintics	p. 89
Questions and Answers	p. 93
Central Nervous System Drugs	p. 101
Analgesics	p. 102
Antidepressants	p. 111
Antiseizure Drugs	p. 121
Central Nervous System Stimulants	p. 134
Anesthetics	p. 138
Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics	p. 144
Antipsychotics	p. 157
Anti-Parkinson's Disease Drugs	p. 166
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants	p. 174
Antimigraine Drugs	p. 181
Questions and Answers	p. 186
Autonomic Nervous System Drugs	p. 193
Cholinergic Drugs	p. 194
Anticholinergic Drugs	p. 201
Adrenergic Drugs	p. 206
Adrenergic Blocking Agents	p. 214
Questions and Answers	p. 221
Respiratory System Drugs	p. 225
Antiasthmatic Drugs	p. 226
Bronchodilator Drugs	p. 235
Antihistamine Drugs	p. 243
Decongestant Drugs	p. 248
Antitussive Drugs	p. 252
Expectorant Drugs	p. 258
Questions and Answers	p. 264
Anti-Inflammatory and Anti Rheumatoid Drugs	p. 269
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)	p. 270
Antirheumatoid Drugs	p. 279
Antigout Drugs	p. 290
Questions and Answers	p. 297
Cardiovascular Drugs	p. 303
Cardiotonic-Inotropic Drugs	p. 304
Antidysrhythmic Drugs	p. 313
Antianginal Drugs	p. 327
Antihypertensive Drugs	p. 336
Diuretic Drugs	p. 354
Antilipemic Drugs	p. 364
Anticoagulant Drugs	p. 372
Antiplatelet Drugs	p. 380
Thrombolytic Drugs	p. 387
Questions and Answers	p. 391
Endocrine System Drugs	p. 399
Pituitary and Parathyroid Hormones	p. 400
Thyroid Drugs	p. 412
Antithyroid Drugs	p. 417
Corticosteroids	p. 425
Antidiabetics	p. 434
Hyperglycemic Drugs	p. 446
Questions and Answers	p. 451
Female Reproductive System Drugs	p. 457
Estrogens	p. 458
Progestins	p. 465
Oral Contraceptives	p. 472
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators and Bisphosphonates	p. 477
Uterine Stimulants	p. 486
Uterine Relaxants (Tocolytics)	p. 495
Fertility Agents	p. 501
Questions and Answers	p. 507
Male Reproductive System Drugs	p. 515
Androgens, Androgen Inhibitors, and Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors	p. 516
Questions and Answers	p. 524
Gastrointestinal System Drugs	p. 527
Antiulcer Drugs	p. 528
Laxatives	p. 537
Antidiarrheals	p. 545
Antiemetics	p. 550
Questions and Answers	p. 558
Drugs Acting on the Immune System and Antineoplastic Agents	p. 563
Immunizing Agents	p. 564
Immunosuppressant Agents	p. 572
Biologic Response Modifiers	p. 578
Antineoplastic Agents	p. 586
Questions and Answers	p. 601
Herbal Remedies	p. 607
Common Herbal Remedies	p. 608
Questions and Answers	p. 616
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