| Edition |
Eighth edition. |
| Description |
xxii, 1140 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 photograph atlas (60 pages ; 28 cm.) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
section 1. Foundations of drug therapy -- 1. Introduction to pharmacology -- A message to students -- Pharmacology and drug therapy -- Understanding grouping and naming of drugs -- Prescription and nonprescription drugs -- Sources of drugs -- Drug development and approval -- Pharmacoeconomics -- Sources of drug information -- Strategies for studying pharmacology -- 2. Basic concepts and processes -- Introduction -- Cellular physiology -- Drug transport through cell membranes -- Pharmacokinetics -- Pharmacodynamics -- Variables that affect drug actions -- Adverse effects of drugs -- Toxicology : drug overdose -- 3. Administering medications -- Introduction -- General principles of accurate drug administration -- Legal responsibilities -- Medication errors -- Medication systems -- Medication orders -- Drug preparations and dosage forms -- Calculating drug dosages -- Routes of administration -- 4. Nursing process in drug therapy -- Introduction -- Nursing process in drug therapy -- Integrating nursing process, critical paths, and drug therapy -- General principles of drug therapy -- |
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section 2. Drugs affecting the central nervous system -- 5. Physiology of the central nervous system -- Introduction -- Basic unit of the central nervous system : the neuron -- Neurotransmission -- Major components of the central nervous system -- Dugs that affect the central nervous system -- 6. Opioid analgesics and opioid antagonists -- Introduction -- General characteristics of opioid analgesics -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 7. Analgesic-antipyretic-anti-inflammatory and related drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of analgesic-antipyretic-anti-inflammatory and related drugs -- Classifications and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 8. Antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of benzodiazepines -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 9. Antipsychotic drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of antipsychotic drugs -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 10. Antidepressants and mood stabilizers -- Introduction -- General characteristics of antidepressant drugs -- Types of antidepressants and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 11. Antiseizure drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of antiseizure drugs -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 12. Antiparkinson drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of antiparkinson drugs -- Individual antiparkinson drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 13. Skeletal muscle relaxants -- Introduction -- General characteristics of skeletal muscle relaxants -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 14. Substance abuse disorders -- Introduction -- Central nervous system depressants -- Central nervous system stimulants -- Principles of therapy -- 15. Central nervous system stimulants -- Introduction -- General characteristics of stimulants -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- |
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section 3. Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system -- 16. physiology of the autonomic nervous system -- Introduction -- Structure and function of the autonomic nervous system -- Characteristics of autonomic drugs -- 17. Adrenergic drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of adrenergic drugs -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 18. Antiadrenergic drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of antiadrenergic drugs -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 19. Cholinergic drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of cholinergic drugs -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 20. Anticholinergic drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of anticholinergic drugs -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- |
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section 4. Drugs affecting the endocrine system -- 21. Physiology of the endocrine system -- Introduction -- Endocrine system-nervous system interactions -- General characteristics of hormones -- Use of hormonal drugs -- 22. Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones -- Introduction -- Types of hormones -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 23. Corticosteroids -- Introduction -- General characteristics of exogenous corticosteroids -- Principles of therapy -- 24. Thyroid and antithyroid drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of thyroid and antithyroid drugs -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 25. Hormones that regulate calcium and bone metabolism -- Introduction -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 26. Antidiabetic drugs -- Introduction -- Hypoglycemic drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 27. Estrogens, progestins, and hormonal contraceptives -- Introduction -- General characteristics of estrogens, progestins, and hormonal contraceptives -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 28. Androgens and anabolic steroids -- Introduction -- General characteristics of androgens and anabolic steroids used as drugs -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- |
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section 5. Drugs used to treat infections -- 29. General characteristics of antimicrobial drugs -- Introduction -- Microorganisms and infections -- Characteristics of antimicrobial drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 30. Beta-lactam antibacterials : penicillins, cephalosporins, and other drugs -- Introduction -- Penicillins -- Cephalosporins -- Carbapenems -- Monobactam -- Principles of therapy -- 31. Aminoglycosides and fluoroquinolones -- Introduction -- Aminoglycosides -- Fluoroquinolones -- Principles of therapy -- 32. Tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and urinary agents -- Introduction -- Principles of therapy -- 33. Macrolides, ketolides, and miscellaneous antibacterials -- Introduction -- Macrolides and ketolides -- Miscellaneous antibacterial drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 34. Drugs for tuberculosis and mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease -- Introduction -- Antitubercular drugs -- Treatment of active tuberculosis -- Mycobacterium avium complex disease -- Principles of therapy -- 35. Antiviral drugs -- Introduction -- Antiviral drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 36. Antifungal drugs -- Introduction -- Antifungal drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 37. Antiparasitics -- Introduction -- Antiparasitic drugs -- Principles of therapy -- |
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section 6. Drugs affecting hematopoiesis and the immune system -- 38. Physiology of the hematopoietic and immune systems -- Introduction -- Hematopoietic cytokines -- Overview of body defense mechanisms -- Immunity -- Immune cells -- Immune system cytokines -- Client-related factors that influence immune function -- Immune disorders -- Drugs that alter hematopoietic and immune responses -- 39. Immunizing agents -- Introduction -- General characteristics of immunizing agents -- Individual immunizing agents -- Principles of therapy -- 40. Hematopoietic and immunostimulant drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of hematopoietic and immunostimulant drugs -- Characteristics of individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 41. Immunosuppressants -- Introduction -- Classification and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 42. Drugs used in oncologic disorders -- Introduction -- Traditional cytotoxic antineoplastic drugs -- Biologic targeted antineoplastic drugs -- Antineoplastic hormone inhibitor drugs -- Cytoprotectant drugs -- Principles of therapy -- |
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section 7. Drugs affecting the respiratory system -- 43. Physiology of the respiratory system -- Overview of the respiratory system -- Disorders of the respiratory system -- Drug therapy -- 44. Drugs for asthma and other bronchoconstrictive disorders -- Introduction -- Bronchodilators -- Anti-inflammatory agents -- Principles of therapy -- 45. Antihistamines and allergic disorders -- Introduction -- General characteristics of antihistamines -- Classification and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 46. Nasal decongestants, antitussives, and cold remedies -- Introduction -- General characteristics of drugs used in/for respiratory disorders -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- |
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section 8. Drugs affecting the cardiovascular system -- 47. Physiology of the cardiovascular system -- Introduction -- Heart -- Blood vessels -- Blood -- Cardiovascular disorders -- Drug therapy used for cardiovascular disorders -- 48. Drug therapy for heart failure -- Introduction -- Inotropes -- Human B-type natriuretic peptide (nesiritide) -- Endothelin Receptor Antagonists (bosentan) -- Principles of therapy -- 49. Antidysrhythmic drugs -- Introduction -- General characteristics of antidysrhythmic drugs -- Classifications and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 50. Antianginal drugs -- Introduction -- Antianginal drugs : classifications and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 51. Drugs used in hypotension and shock -- Introduction -- General characteristics of antishock drugs -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 52. Antihypertensive drugs -- Introduction -- Antihypertensives : classifications and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 53. Diuretics -- Introduction -- General characteristics of diuretic drugs -- Types of diuretics and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 54. Drugs that affect blood coagulation -- Introduction -- Drugs used in thrombotic and thromboembolic disorders : classifications and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 55. Drugs for dyslipidemia -- Introduction -- General characteristics of drugs used for management of dyslipidemia -- Dyslipidemic drugs : classifications and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- |
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section 9. Drugs affecting the digestive system -- 56. Physiology of the digestive system -- Introduction -- Structures of the digestive system -- Secretions of the digestive system -- Effects of drugs on the digestive system -- 57. Nutritional support products, vitamins, and mineral-electrolytes -- Introduction -- Nutritional deficiency states -- Nutritional products -- Agents used in mineral-electrolyte imbalances -- Principles of therapy -- 58. Drugs to aid weight management -- Introduction -- General characteristics of drugs for obesity -- Individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 59. Drugs used for peptic ulcer and acid reflux disorders -- Introduction -- Classifications and individual drugs -- principles of therapy -- 60. Laxatives and cathartics -- Introduction -- General characteristics of laxatives and cathartics -- Classifications and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 61. Antidiarrheals -- Introduction -- Characteristics, classifications, and individual antidiarrheal drugs -- Principles of therapy -- 62. Antiemetics -- Introduction -- General characteristics of antiemetic drugs -- Classifications and individual drugs -- Principles of therapy -- |
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section 10. Drugs used in special conditions -- 63. Drugs used in ophthalmic conditions -- Introduction -- Ophthalmic drug therapy -- Principles of therapy -- 64. Drugs used in dermatologic conditions -- Introduction -- Dermatologic drug therapy -- Principles of therapy -- 65. Drug use during pregnancy and lactation -- Introduction -- Pregnancy -- Fetal therapeutics -- Maternal therapeutics -- Drugs that alter uterine motility -- Drugs used during labor and delivery at term -- Neonatal therapeutics -- Principles of therapy -- Appendix A. Recently approved and miscellaneous drugs -- Appendix B. The international system of units -- Appendix C. Serum drug concentrations -- Appendix D. Canadian drug laws and standards -- Appendix E. Canadian drug names -- Appendix F. Anesthetics, adjunctive drugs, and nursing considerations. |
| Subject |
Chemotherapy.
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Drugs.
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Nursing.
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| Genre/Form |
CD-ROMs.
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| Subject |
Pharmaceutical Preparations -- Nurses' Instruction.
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Drug Therapy -- Nurses' Instruction.
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| Added Author |
Lammon, Carol Barnett.
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Pennington, Sandra Smith.
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| ISBN |
0781762634 paperback |
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9780781762632 paperback |
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