Clinical drug therapy : rationales for nursing practice / Anne Collins Abrams, Carol Barnett Lammon, Sandra Smith Pennington ; 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: Substance Abuse Disorders
Chapter. 15: Central Nervous System Stimulants

Section 3: DRUGS AFFECTING THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Chapter. 16: Physiology of the Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter. 17: Adrenergic Drugs
Chapter. 18: Antiadrenergic Drugs
Chapter. 19: Cholinergic Drugs
Chapter. 20: Anticholinergic> Drugs

Section 4: DRUGS AFFECTING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Chapter. 21: Physiology of the Endocrine System
Chapter. 22: Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones
Chapter. 23: Corticosteroids
Chapter. 24: Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
Chapter. 25: Hormones That Regulate Calcium and Bone Metabolism
Chapter. 26: Antidiabetic Drugs
Chapter. 27: Estrogens, Progestins, and Hormonal Contraceptives
Chapter. 28: Androgens and Anabolic Steroids

Section 5: DRUGS USED TO TREAT INFECTIONS
Chapter. 29: General Characteristics of Antimicrobial Drugs
Chapter. 30: Beta-Lactam Antibacterials: Penicillins, Cephalosporins, and Other Drugs
Chapter. 31: Aminoglycosides and Fluoroquinolones
Chapter. 32: Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides, and Urinary Agents
Chapter. 33: Macrolides, Ketolides, and Miscellaneous Antibacterials
Chapter. 34: Drugs for Tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium Complex (MAC) Disease
Chapter. 35: Antiviral Drugs
Chapter. 36: Antifungal Drugs
Chapter. 37: Antiparasitics

Section 6: DRUGS AFFECTING HEMATOPOIESIS AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Chapter. 38: Physiology of the Hematopoietic and Immune Systems
Chapter. 39: Immunizing Agents
Chapter. 40: Hematopoietic and Immunostimulant Drugs
Chapter. 41: Immunosuppressants
Chapter. 42: Drugs Used in Oncologic Disorders

Section 7: DRUGS AFFECTING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Chapter. 43: Physiology of the Respiratory System
Chapter. 44: Drugs for Asthma and Other Bronchoconstrictive Disorders
Chapter. 45: Antihistamines and Allergic Disorders
Chapter. 46: Nasal Decongestants, Antitussives, and Cold Remedies

Section 8: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Chapter. 47: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
Chapter. 48: Drug Therapy for Heart Failure
Chapter. 49: Antidysrhythmic Drugs
Chapter. 50: Antianginal Drugs
Chapter. 51: Drugs Used in Hypotension and Shock
Chapter. 52: Antihypertensive Drugs
Chapter. 53: Diuretics
Chapter. 54: Drugs That Affect Blood Coagulation
Chapter. 55: Drugs for Dyslipidemia

Section 9: DRUGS AFFECTING THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Chapter. 56: Physiology of the Digestive System
Chapter. 57: Nutritional Support Products, Vitamins, and Mineral?Electrolytes
Chapter. 58: Drugs to Aid Weight Management
Chapter. 59: Drugs Used for Peptic Ulcer and Acid Reflux Disorders
Chapter. 60: Laxatives and Cathartics
Chapter. 61: Antidiarrheals
Chapter. 62: Antiemetics

Section 10: DRUGS USED IN SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Chapter. 63: Drugs Used in Ophthalmic Conditions
Chapter. 64: Drugs Used in Dermatologic Conditions
Chapter. 65: Drug Use During Pregnancy and Lactation