Full Description
Core Concepts in Pharmacology, Fourth Edition, presents pharmacology from an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing upon core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to make drug therapy understandable. Focuses on core information to concisely communicate the most important pharmacologic information. Takes a prototype approach to drug therapy, covering one or two most representative drugs in each classification.NOTE: This is the standalone book.
Contents
UNIT 1Basic Concepts in Pharmacology1. Introduction to Pharmacology: Drug Regulation and Approval2. Drug Classes, Schedules, and Categories3. Methods of Drug Administration4. What Happens After a Drug Has Been Administered5. The Nursing Process in Pharmacology6. The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Pharmacology7. Substance AbuseUNIT 2The Nervous System8. Drugs Affecting Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System9. Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia10. Drugs for Emotional, Mood, and Behavioral Disorders11. Drugs for Psychoses12. Drugs for Degenerative Diseases and Muscles13. Drugs for Seizures14. Drugs for Pain Management15. Drugs for AnesthesiaUNIT 3The Cardiovascular and Urinary Systems16. Drugs for Lipid Disorders17.Diuretics and Drugs for Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders18. Drugs for Hypertension 19. Drugs for Heart Failure 20. Drugs for Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, and Stroke21. Drugs for Shock and Anaphylaxis 22. Drugs for Dysrhythmias 23. Drugs for Coagulation Disorders UNIT 4The Immune System24. Drugs for Inflammation and Fever25. Drugs for Immune System Modulation 26. Drugs for Bacterial Infections 27. Drugs for Fungal, Viral, and Parasitic Diseases 28. Drugs for NeoplasiaUNIT 5The Respiratory and Digestive Systems29. Drugs for Respiratory Disorders 30. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders 31. Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutritional Supplements UNIT 6The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems 32. Drugs for Endocrine Disorders 33. Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus34. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Reproductive System UNIT 7The Skeletal System, Integumentary System, and Eyes and Ears35. Drugs for Bone and Joint Disorders 36. Drugs for Skin Disorders37. Drugs for Eye and Ear DisordersAppendices A: ReferencesB: Brief Answers to NCLEX-PN (R) and Case Study QuestionsC: Calculating Dosages D: ISMP's List of Error-Prone Abbreviation, Symbols, and Dose DesignationsE: ISMP's List of High-Alert MedicationsIndexAppendix F (Complete Answers and Rationales for NCLEX-PN (R) Review and Case Study Questions) and the Glossary appear on the related website.
