Clinical drug therapy : rationales for nursing practice / Anne Collins Abrams ; consultant, Tracey L. Goldsmith.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Section 1: FOUNDATIONS OF DRUG THERAPY

Chapter. 1: Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter. 2: Basic Concepts and Processes
Chapter. 3: Administering Medications
Chapter. 4: Nursing Process in Drug Therapy

Section 2: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Chapter. 5: Physiology of the Central Nervous System
Chapter. 6: Opioid Analgesics and Opioid Antagonists
Chapter. 7: Analgesic?Antipyretic?Anti-Inflammatory and Related Drugs
Chapter. 8: Antianxiety and Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
Chapter. 9: Antipsychotic Drugs
Chapter. 10: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
Chapter. 11: Antiseizure Drugs
Chapter. 12: Antiparkinson Drugs
Chapter. 13: Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Chapter. 14: Anesthetics
Chapter 15: Substance Abuse Disorders
Chapter. 16: Central Nervous System Stimulants

Section 3: DRUGS AFFECTING THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Chapter. 17: Physiology of the Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter. 18: Adrenergic Drugs
Chapter. 19: Antiadrenergic Drugs
Chapter. 20: Cholinergic Drugs
Chapter. 21: Anticholinergic Drugs

Section 4: DRUGS AFFECTING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Chapter. 22: Physiology of the Endocrine System
Chapter. 23: Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones
Chapter. 24: Corticosteroids
Chapter. 25: Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
Chapter. 26: Hormones That Regulate Calcium and Bone Metabolism
Chapter. 27: Antidiabetic Drugs
Chapter. 28: Estrogens, Progestins, and Hormonal Contraceptives
Chapter. 29: Androgens and Anabolic Steroids

Section. 5. Nutrients, Fluids, and Electrolytes
Chapter. 30. Nutritional Support Products and Drugs for Obesity
Chapter. 31. Vitamins
Chapter. 32. Minerals and Electrolytes

Section. 6. Drugs Used to Treat Infections
Chapter. 33. General Characteristics of Antimicrobial Drugs
Chapter. 34. Beta-Lactam Antibacterials: Penicillins, Cephalosporins, and Others
Chapter. 35. Aminoglycosides and Fluoroquinolones
Chapter. 36. Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides, and Urinary Agents
Chapter. 37. Macrolides and Miscellaneous Antibacterials
Chapter. 38. Drugs for Tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium Complex (MAC) Disease
Chapter. 39. Antiviral Drugs
Chapter. 40. Antifungal Drugs
Chapter. 41. Antiparasitics

Section. 7. Drugs Affecting Hematopoiesis and the Immune System
Chapter. 42. Physiology of the Hematopoietic and Immune Systems
Chapter. 43. Immunizing Agents
Chapter. 44. Hematopoietic and Immunostimulant Drugs
Chapter. 45. Immunosuppressants

Section. 8. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
Chapter. 46. Physiology of the Respiratory System
Chapter. 47. Drugs for Asthma and Other Bronchoconstrictive Disorders
Chapter. 48. Antihistamines and Allergic Disorders
Chapter. 49. Nasal Decongestants, Antitussives, and Cold Remedies

Section. 9. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
Chapter. 50. Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter. 51. Drug Therapy of Heart Failure
Chapter. 52. Antidysrhythmic Drugs
Chapter. 53. Antianginal Drugs
Chapter. 54. Drugs Used in Hypotension and Shock
Chapter. 55. Antihypertensive Drugs
Chapter. 56. Diuretics
Chapter. 57. Drugs That Affect Blood Coagulation
Chapter. 58. Drugs for Dyslipidemia

Section. 10. Drugs Affecting the Digestive System
Chapter. 59. Physiology of the Digestive System
Chapter. 60. Drugs Used for Peptic Ulcer and Acid Reflux Disorders
Chapter. 61. Laxatives and Cathartics
Chapter. 62. Antidiarrheals
63. Antiemetics

Section. 11. Drugs Used in Special Conditions
Chapter. 64. Drugs Used in Oncologic Disorders
Chapter. 65. Drugs Used in Ophthalmic Conditions
Chapter. 66. Drugs Used in Dermatologic Conditions
Chapter. 67. Drug Use During Pregnancy and Lactation