McKenry, Leda M. <br/><br/>
Mosby's pharmacology in nursing. 

 - 21st edition, rev. and updated /  Leda M. McKenry, Evelyn Salerno. 
 - St. Louis, Mo. :  Mosby-Year Book,  c2003. 
 - xix, 1323 p. :  ill. (some col.);  29 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Contents<br/><br/>PART I: BASIC CONCEPTS<br/>UNIT 1: PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY AND NURSING<br/>Orientation in pharmacology <br/>Legal and ethical aspects of medication administration<br/>Principles of drug action<br/><br/>UNIT 2: THE NURSING PROCESS AND PHARMACOLOGY<br/>Assessment, nursing diagnosis and planning<br/>Implementation and evaluation<br/><br/>UNIT 3: BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF PHARMACOLOGY<br/>Cultursl and psychologic aspects of drug therapy<br/>Maternal and child drug therapy<br/>Drug therapy for older adults<br/>Substance misuse and abuse <br/>Client education for self-administration of medication <br/><br/>UNIT 4: CURRENT ISSUES IN PHARMACOLOGY<br/>Over the counter medications<br/>Complementary and alternative pharmacology<br/><br/>PART II: CLINICAL ASPECTS<br/>UNIT 5: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM<br/>Overview of the central nervous system <br/>Analgesics<br/>Anesthetics <br/>Antianxiety, sedative, and hypnotic drugs <br/>Anticonvulsants<br/>Central nervous system stimulants <br/>Psychotherapeutic drugs <br/><br/>UNIT 6: DRUGS AFFECTING THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM<br/>Overview of the autonomic nervous system <br/>Drugs affecting the parasympathetic nervous system <br/>Drugs affecting the sympathetic nervous systems <br/>Drugs for specific dysfunctions of the Central and peripheral nervous systems<br/><br/>UNIT 7: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM<br/>Overview of the cardiovascular system<br/>Cardiac Glycosides<br/>Antiidysrhythmics <br/>Antihypertensives <br/>Calcium channel blockers<br/>Vasodilators and blood viscosity-reducing agents <br/><br/>UNIT 8: DRUGS AFFECTING THE BLOOD<br/>Overview of the blood <br/>Antiplatelets, anticoagulants, fibrinolytics, and blood components<br/>Antihyperlipidemic drugs <br/><br/>UNIT 9: DRUGS AFFECTING THE URINARY SYSTEM<br/>Overview of the urinary system <br/>Diuretics<br/>Uricosuric drugs <br/>Drug therapy for renal system dysfunction <br/><br/>UNIT 10: DRUGS AFFECTING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM<br/>Overview of the respiratory system <br/>Mucokinetic, Bronchodilator and antiathmatic drugs<br/>Oxygen and miscellaneous respiratory agents<br/><br/>UNIT 11: DRUGS AFFECTING THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM<br/>Overview of the gastrointestinal tract <br/>Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal tract <br/><br/>UNIT 12: DRUGS AFFECTING THE VISUAL AND AUDITORY SYSTEMS<br/>Overview of the eye<br/>Ophthalmic drugs <br/>Overview of the ear<br/>Auditory drugs<br/><br/>UNIT 13: DRUGS AFFECTING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM<br/>Overview of the endocrine system <br/>Drugs affecting the pituitary <br/>Drugs affecting the parathyroid and thyroid glands<br/>Drugs affecting the adrenal cortex <br/>Drugs affecting conditions of the pancreas <br/><br/>UNIT 14: DRUGS AFFECTING THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM<br/>Overview of the female and male reproductive system <br/>Drugs affecting the female reproductive system <br/>Drugs for labor and delivery <br/>Drugs affecting the male reproductive system <br/>Drugs affecting sexual behavior <br/><br/>UNIT 15: DRUGS USED IN NEOPLASTIC DISEASES<br/>Principles of Antineoplastic chemotherapy<br/>Antineoplastic chemotherapy agents <br/><br/>UNIT 16: DRUGS USED IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND INFLAMMATION<br/>Overview of infections, inflammation, and fever<br/>Antibiotics<br/>Antifungal and antiviral drugs<br/>Other antimicrobial drugs and antiparasitic drugs<br/><br/>UNIT 17: DRUGS AFFECTING THE IMMUNOLOGIC SYSTEM<br/>Overview of the immunologic system <br/>Serums, vaccines, and other immunizing agents<br/>Immunosuppressants and immunomodulators<br/><br/>UNIT 17: DRUGS AFFECTING THE IMMUNOLOGIC SYSTEM<br/>Overview of the immunologic system<br/>Serums, vaccines and other immunizing agents<br/>Immunosuppressants and immunomodulators<br/><br/>UNIT 18: DRUGS AFFECTING THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM<br/>Overview of the integumentary system<br/>Dermatologic drugs<br/>Debriding agents<br/><br/>UNIT 19: INTRAVENOUS AND NUTRITION THERAPY<br/>Vitamins and minerals<br/>Fluids and electrolytes<br/>Enteral and parenteral nutrition <br/><br/>UNIT 20: MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS<br/>Antiseptics, disinfectants, and sterilants <br/>Diagnostic agents <br/>Poisons and antidotes. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>032301822X 9780323018227 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Pharmacology.<br/>Nursing.<br/>Pharmacology--nurses' instruction.
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>QV 4 M478m 2003