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Known for its impeccably accurate drug content and proven nursing process approach, Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition, is developed by nurses for nurses, delivering the pharmacologic foundation and clinical judgment skills essential for success on the NCLEX-PN® and in today's nursing practice. Written with client outcomes in mind, this bestselling text not only helps students learn about drugs and their effects on real people, but also teaches students how to effectively relay this information to clients. Straightforward, simplified language makes complex concepts accessible, and a focus on practical application ultimately strengthens adherence to treatment strategies for optimal client outcomes.
The extensively updated 12th Edition reflects the latest approaches to basic principles and the nurse's role in medication management, including in-depth coverage of the drug approval process, drug administration, the use of drugs in pain management, and more. Accompanied by powerful online resources — such as videos, NCLEX-PN-style review questions, and drug monographs — it's the perfect resource to hone students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills and prepare them for clinical success.
Contents
UNIT 1 Nursing Foundation of Clinical Pharmacology
Chapter 1 General Principles of Pharmacology
Chapter 2 Administration of Drugs
Chapter 3 Making Drug Dosing Safer
Chapter 4 The Nursing Process
Chapter 5 Client and Family Teaching
UNIT 2 Drugs Used to Fight Infections
Chapter 6 Antibacterial Drugs: Sulfonamides
Chapter 7 Antibacterial Drugs That Disrupt the Bacterial Cell Wall
Chapter 8 Antibacterial Drugs That Interfere With Protein Synthesis
Chapter 9 Antibacterial Drugs That Interfere With DNA/RNA Synthesis
Chapter 10 Antitubercular Drugs
Chapter 11 Antiviral Drugs
Chapter 12 Antifungal and Antiparasitic Drugs
UNIT 3 Drugs Used to Manage Pain
Chapter 13 Nonopioid Analgesics: Salicylates and Nonsalicylates
Chapter 14 Nonopioid Analgesics: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Migraine Headache Medications
Chapter 15 Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
Chapter 16 Anesthetic Drugs
UNIT 4 Drugs That Affect the Central Nervous System
Chapter 17 Central Nervous System Stimulants
Chapter 18 Antidementia Drugs
Chapter 19 Antianxiety Drugs
Chapter 20 Sedatives and Hypnotics
Chapter 21 Antidepressant Drugs
Chapter 22 Antipsychotic Drugs
UNIT 5 Drugs That Affect the Peripheral Nervous System
Chapter 23 Adrenergic Drugs
Chapter 24 Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
Chapter 25 Cholinergic Drugs
Chapter 26 Cholinergic Blocking Drugs
UNIT 6 Drugs That Affect the Neuromuscular System
Chapter 27 Antiparkinson Drugs
Chapter 28 Antiepileptics
Chapter 29 Skeletal Muscle, Bone, and Joint Disorder Drugs
UNIT 7 Drugs That Affect the Respiratory System
Chapter 30 Upper Respiratory System Drugs
Chapter 31 Lower Respiratory System Drugs
UNIT 8 Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 32 Diuretics
Chapter 33 Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
Chapter 34 Antihypertensive Drugs
Chapter 35 Antianginal and Vasodilating Drugs
Chapter 36 Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs
Chapter 37 Cardiotonic and Antiarrhythmic Drugs
UNIT 9 Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 38 Upper Gastrointestinal System Drugs
Chapter 39 Lower Gastrointestinal System Drugs
UNIT 10 Drugs That Affect the Endocrine System
Chapter 40 Antidiabetic Drugs
Chapter 41 Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones
Chapter 42 Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
Chapter 43 Male and Female Hormones
Chapter 44 Uterine Drugs
UNIT 11 Drugs That Affect the Urinary System
Chapter 45 Menopause and Andropause Drugs
Chapter 46 Urinary Tract Anti-Infectives and Other Urinary Drugs
UNIT 12 Drugs That Affect the Immune System
Chapter 47 Vaccines
Chapter 48 Immunostimulants and Modulators
Chapter 49 Immune Blockers
UNIT 13 Drugs that Fight Cancer
Chapter 50 Traditional Chemotherapy
Chapter 51 Immune Modulating Therapies
UNIT 14 Drugs That Affect Other Body Systems
Chapter 52 Skin Disorder Topical Drugs
Chapter 53 Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations
Chapter 54 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Parenteral Therapy
