Workbook For Pharmacology For Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach

by Adams, Michael Patrick

• ISBN13: 9780130282897
• ISBN10: 0130282898
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Introduction to Pharmacology: Drug Regulation and Approval	1	(4)
Drug Classes and Schedules	5	(3)
Emergency Preparedness	8	(4)
Principles of Drug Administration	12	(5)
Pharmacokinetics	17	(3)
Pharmacodynamics	20	(4)
Drug Administration throughout the Lifespan	24	(6)
The Nursing Process in Pharmacology	30	(5)
Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Drug Administration	35	(4)
Biosocial Aspects of Pharmacotherapy	39	(5)
Herbal and Alternative Therapies	44	(5)
Substance Abuse	49	(4)
Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System	53	(6)
Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia	59	(5)
Drugs for Seizures	64	(6)
Drugs for Emotional and Mood Disorders	70	(6)
Drugs for Psychoses	76	(5)
Drugs for Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System	81	(6)
Drugs for the Control of Pain	87	(6)
Drugs for Local and General Anesthesia	93	(6)
Drugs for Hypertension	99	(5)
Drugs for Heart Failure	104	(6)
Drugs for Dysrhythmias	110	(7)
Drugs for Coagulation Disorders	117	(7)
Drugs for Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, and Cerebrovascular Accident	124	(7)
Drugs for Shock	131	(5)
Drugs for Lipid Disorders	136	(4)
Drugs for Hematopoietic Disorders	140	(5)
Drugs for Pulmonary Disorders	145	(6)
Drugs for Immune System Modulation	151	(5)
Drugs for Inflammation, Fever, and Allergies	156	(6)
Drugs for Bacterial Infections	162	(6)
Drugs for Fungal, Protozoan, and Helminth Infections	168	(5)
Drugs for Viral Infections	173	(5)
Drugs for Neoplasia	178	(6)
Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease	184	(5)
Drugs for Bowel Disorders, Nausea, and Vomiting	189	(5)
Drugs for Nutritional Disorders	194	(5)
Drugs for Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders	199	(5)
Drugs for Pancreatic Disorders	204	(4)
Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Female Reproductive System	208	(5)
Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System	213	(5)
Drugs for Renal Disorders and Diuretic Therapy	218	(6)
Drugs for Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders	224	(5)
Drugs for Muscle Spasms and Spasticity	229	(5)
Drugs for Bone and Joint Disorders	234	(6)
Drugs for Skin Disorders	240	(5)
Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders	245	(6)
Answer Key	251