Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 7th edition

  • Michael P. Adams, 
  • Norman Holland, 
  • Shanti Chang

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Overview

Hallmark features of this title

Pharmacology contextualized

  • Nursing practice features place drugs in the context of their clinical applications. Examples include Treating the Diverse Patient and Complementary and Alternative Therapies.
  • Pharmacology Illustrated features throughout the text break down complex concepts into easily understood formats.

Pedagogical aids

  • A drug prototype approach eases learning by letting students focus on just one representative drug per class.
  • Patient safety features illustrate potential pitfalls that can lead to medication errors.

Self-assessments

  • End-of-chapter review gauges student comprehension of major concepts.
  • Critical-thinking questions, a patient-focused case study and review questions evaluate students’ retention of chapter material.

Published by Pearson (September 25th 2023) - Copyright © 2024

ISBN-13: 9780138101305

Subject: Pharmacology for Nurses

Category: Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach

Table of contents

UNIT 1: CORE CONCEPTS IN PHARMACOLOGY

  1. Introduction to Pharmacology
  2. Drug Approval and Regulation
  3. Principles of Drug Administration
  4. Pharmacokinetics
  5. Pharmacodynamics

UNIT 2: PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSE-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

  1. The Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment Measurement Model in Pharmacology
  2. Medication Errors and Risk Reduction
  3. Drug Administration Throughout the Lifespan
  4. Individual Variations in Drug Response
  5. The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Pharmacology
  6. Emergency Preparedness and Poisonings

UNIT 3: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

  1. Cholinergic Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
  2. Adrenergic Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
  3. Drugs for Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
  4. Drugs for Mood and Behavioral Disorders
  5. Drugs for Psychoses
  6. Drugs for Seizures
  7. Drugs for Pain Management
  8. Drugs for Local and General Anesthesia
  9. Drugs for Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System
  10. Drugs for Muscle Spasms and Spasticity
  11. Substance Use Disorder

UNIT 4: THE CARDIOVASCULAR AND URINARY SYSTEMS

  1. Drugs for Lipid Disorders
  2. Diuretic Therapy and Drugs for Chronic Kidney Disease
  3. Drugs for Fluid Balance, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Disorders
  4. Drugs for Hypertension
  5. Drugs for Heart Failure
  6. Drugs for Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction
  7. Drugs for Shock
  8. Drugs for Dysrhythmias
  9. Drugs for Coagulation Disorders
  10. Drugs for Hematopoietic Disorders

UNIT 5: THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

  1. Drugs for Inflammation and Fever
  2. Drugs for Immune System Modulation
  3. Drugs for Bacterial Infections
  4. Drugs for Tubercular, Fungal, Protozoan, and Helminthic Infections
  5. Drugs for Viral Infections
  6. Drugs for Neoplasia

UNIT 6: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

  1. Drugs for Allergic Rhinitis and the Common Cold
  2. Drugs for Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders

UNIT 7: THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

  1. Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease
  2. Drugs for Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions
  3. Drugs for Nutritional Disorders

UNIT 8: THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

  1. Drugs for Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders
  2. Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus
  3. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Female Reproductive System
  4. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System

UNIT 9: THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM, EYES, AND EARS

  1. Drugs for Bone and Joint Disorders
  2. Drugs for Skin Disorders
  3. Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders

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