Introductory clinical pharmacology /

Roach, Sally S.

Introductory clinical pharmacology / Clinical pharmacology Sally S. Roach. - 7th edition. - Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2004. - xii, 708 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Includes index : p. 684- 708

Contents

UNIT I Foundations of Clinical Pharmacology:
1. General Principles of Pharmacology
2. Administration of Drugs
3. Calculation of Drug Dosages
4. The Nursing Process
5. Patient and Family Teaching

UNIT 2 Anti-Infectives:
6. Sulfonamides?
7. Penicillins?
8. Cephalosporins
9. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, and Lincosamides
10. Fluoroquinolones and Aminoglycosides,
11. Miscellaneous Anti-Infectives
12. Antitubercular Drugs
13. Antiviral Drugs
14. Leprostatic Drugs
15. Antifungal Drugs
16. Antiparasitic Drugs

UNIT 3 Drugs Used to Manage Pain:
17. Nonopioid Analgesics: Salicylates and Nonsalicylates
18. Nonopioid Analgesics: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Migraine
19. Medications
20. Narcotic Analgesics
21. Narcotic Antagonists
22. Anesthetic Drugs

UNIT 4 Drugs That Affect the Neuromuscular System:
23. Cholinesterase Inhibitors
24. Antiparkinsonism Drugs? Anticonvulsants
25. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants and Drugs Used to Treat Bone and Joint Disorders
26. Central Nervous System Stimulants
27. Antianxiety Drugs
28. Sedatives and Hypnotics
29. Antidepressant Drugs
30. Antipsychotic Drugs
31. Adrenergic Drugs
32. Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
33. Cholinergic Drugs
34. Cholinergic Blocking Drugs
35. Anesthetic drugs

UNIT 5 Drugs That Affect the Respiratory System:
36. Antitussives, Mucolytics, and Expectorants
37. Antihistamines and Decongestants
38. Bronchodilators and Antiasthma Drugs


UNIT 6 Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System:
39. Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
40. Antihypertensive Drugs
41. Antianginal and Peripheral Vasodilating Drugs
42. Cardiotonic and Miscellaneous Inotropic Drugs
43. Antiarrhythmic Drugs



UNIT 7 Drugs That Affect the Hematological System:
44. Anticogulant and Thrombolytic Drugs
45. Agents Used in the Treatment of Anemia

UNIT 8 Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal and Urinary System:
46. Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal System
47. Diuretics
48. Urinary Anti-Infectives and Miscellenious

UNIT 9. Drugs That Affect the Endocrine System:
49. Antidiabetic Drugs
50. Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones
51. Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
52. Male and Female Hormones
53. Drugs Acting on the Uterus


UNIT 10 Drugs That Affect the Immune System
54. Immunologic Agents
55. Antineoplastic Drugs

UNIT 11 Drug That Affect Other Body Systems:
56. Topical Drugs Used in the Treatment of Skin Disorders
57. Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations
58. Fluids, Electrolytes and Parenteral Therapy





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Clinical pharmacology.
Nursing.
Pharmacology, Clinical--Nurses' Instruction.
Drug Therapy--Nurses' Instruction.
Pharmaceutical Preparations--administration & dosage--Nurses' Instruction.

QV 38 R628i 2004