Mosby's pharmacology in nursing
By: Leda McKenry, Ed Tessier, MaryAnn Hogan.
Contributors: Tessier, Edward G.; Hogan, Mary Ann, MSN.
Edition: 22nd ed.
Publisher: Elsevier Mosby
Published: 2006
Place of publication: St. Louis, MO; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1347
ISBN-13: 9780323030083
Subjects: Pharmacology.; Nursing.; Pharmacology -- Nurses' Instruction.
Genres: Nurses' Instruction.
Other titles: Pharmacology in nursing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: PART I: BASIC CONCEPTS: UNIT 1: PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY AND NURSING: Orientation in pharmacology; title: Legal and ethical aspects of medication administration; title: Principles of drug action; title: Medication errors; title: The nursing process and pharmacology; title: UNIT 2: BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF PHARMACOLOGY: Biocultural aspects of drug therapy; title: Maternal and child drug therapy; title: Drug therapy of older adults; title: Substance misuse and abuse; title: Client education for self-administration of medication; title: UNIT 3: CURRENT ISSUES IN PHARMACOLOGY: Over-the-counter medications; title: Complementary and alternative pharmacology; title: PART II: CLINICAL CONCEPTS: UNIT 4: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Overview of the central nervous system; title: Analgesics; title: Anesthetics; title: Antianxiety, sedative, and hypnotic drugs; title: Antiepileptic drugs; title: Central nervous system stimulants; title: Psychotherapeutic drugs; title: UNIT 5: DRUGS AFFECTING THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: Overview of the autonomic nervous system; title: Drugs affecting the parasympathetic nervous system and the neurotransmitter acetylcholine; title: Drugs affecting the sympathetic (adrenergic) nervous systems; title: UNIT 6: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Overview of the cardiovascular system; title: Agents used in the treatment of heart failure; title: Antiidysrhythmics; title: Antihypertensives; title: Vasodilators and blood viscosity-reducing agents; title: UNIT 7: DRUGS AFFECTING THE BLOOD: Overview of the blood; title: Antiplatelets, anticoagulants, fibrinolytics, and blood components; title: Antihyperlipidemic drugs; title: UNIT 8: DRUGS AFFECTING THE URINARY SYSTEM: Overview of the urinary system; title: Diuretics; title: Uricosuric drugs; title: Drug therapy for renal system dysfunction; title: UNIT 9: DRUGS AFFECTING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Overview of the respiratory system; title: Bronchodilator, antiasthmatic, and mucolytic drugs; title: Oxygen and miscellaneous respiratory agents; title: UNIT 10: DRUGS AFFECTING THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM: Overview of the gastrointestinal tract; title: Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal tract; title: UNIT 11: DRUGS AFFECTING THE VISUAL AND AUDITORY SYSTEMS: Overview of the eye; title: Ophthalmic drugs; title: Overview of the ear; title: Drugs affecting the ear; title: UNIT 12: DRUGS AFFECTING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Overview of the endocrine system; title: Drugs affecting the pituitary; title: Drugs affecting the parathyroid and thyroid glands; title: Drugs affecting the adrenal cortex; title: Drugs affecting conditions of the pancreas; title: UNIT 13: DRUGS AFFECTING THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: Overview of the female and male reproductive system; title: Drugs affecting women's health and the female reproductive system; title: Drugs for labor and delivery; title: Drugs affecting the male reproductive system; title: Drugs affecting sexual behavior; title: UNIT 14: DRUGS USED IN NEOPLASTIC DISEASES: Principles of antineoplastic chemotherapy; title: Antineoplastic chemotherapy agents; title: UNIT 15: DRUGS USED IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND INFLAMMATION: Overview of infections, inflammation, and fever; title: Antibacterials; title: Antifungal and antiviral drugs; title: Other antimicrobial drugs and antiparasitic drugs; title: UNIT 16: DRUGS AFFECTING THE IMMUNOLOGIC SYSTEM: Overview of the immunologic system; title: Serums, vaccines, and other immunizing agents; title: Immunosuppressants and immunomodulators; title: UNIT 17: DRUGS AFFECTING THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM: Dermatologic drugs; title: Debriding agents; title: UNIT 18: INTRAVENOUS AND NUTRITION THERAPY: Vitamins and minerals; title: Fluids and electrolytes; title: Enteral and parenteral nutrition; title: UNIT 19: MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS: Antiseptics, disinfectants, and sterilants; title: Diagnostic agents; title: Poisons and antidotes.