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Description: A rapid way to access the most important facts about the medications that nurses need when caring for patients, Pharmacology, Second Edition provides an overview using a systems approach. A table at the beginning of each chapter conveniently lists all relevant medications, making it easy to see key drug groupings by body system. With a focus on patient teaching and nursing implications, this pharmacology review book can be used in the classroom, in clinical settings, or to prepare for exams!
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Key features:
· Critical thinking questions and multiple case studies are found in each chapter
· Quick look at chapter ahead
· Highlighted key points
· NCLEX-Style Questions!
Contents: Part I: Anti-Infectives • Introductory Concepts • Penicillins • Cephalosporins • Aminoglycosides • Tetracyclines • Macrolides • Fluoroquinolones • Vancomycins • Drugs for Resistant Bacterial Strains • Drugs That Treat Urinary Tract Infections • Antitubercular Drugs • Antivirals • Antifungals • Antiprotozoals • Antihelmintics • Unit I: Questions and Answers • Part II: Central Nervous System Drugs • Analgesics • Antidepressants • Antiseizure Drugs • Central Nervous System Stimulants • Anesthetics • Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics • Antipsychotics • Anti-Parkinson’s Disease Drugs • Skeletal Muscle Relaxants • Antimigraine Drugs • Unit II: Questions and Answers • Part III: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs • Cholinergic Drugs • Anticholinergic Drugs • Adrenergic Drugs • Adrenergic Blocking Agents • Unit III: Questions and Answers • Part IV: Respiratory System Drugs • Antiasthmatic Drugs • Bronchodilator Drugs • Antihistamine Drugs • Decongestant Drugs • Antitussive Drugs • Expectorant Drugs • Unit IV: Questions and Answers • Part V: Anti-Inflammatory and Antipyretic Drugs • Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) • Antirheumatoid Drugs • Antigout Drugs • Unit V: Questions and Answers • Part VI: Cardiovascular DrugsMarilyn Herbert-Ashton, MS, RN, BC • Cardiotonic-Inotropic Drugs • Antidysrhythmic Drugs • Antianginal Drugs • Antihypertensive Drugs • Diuretic Drugs • Antilipemic Drugs • Anticoagulant Drugs • Antiplatelet Drugs • Thrombolytic Drugs • Unit VI: Questions and Answers • Part VII: Endocrine System Drugs • Pituitary and Parathyroid Hormones • Thyroid Drugs • Antithyroid Drugs • Corticosteroids • Antidiabetics • Hyperglycemic Drugs Unit VII: Questions and Answers • Part VIII: Female Reproductive System Drugs • Estrogens • Progestins • Oral Contraceptives • Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators & Bisphophonates • Uterine Stimulants • Uterine Relaxants (Tocolytics) • Fertility Agents • Unit VIII: Questions and Answers • Part IX: Male Reproductive System Drugs • Androgens, Androgen Inhibitors, & Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors • Unit IX: Questions and Answers • Part X: Gastrointestinal System Drugs • Antiulcer Drugs • Laxatives • Antidiarrheals • Antiemetics • Unit X: Questions and Answers • Part XI: Drugs Acting on the Immune System and Antineoplastic Agents • Immunizing Agents • Immunosuppressant Agents • Biologic Response Modifiers • Antineoplastic Agents • Unit XI: Questions and Answers • Part XII: Herbal Remedies • Common Herbal Remedies • Unit XII: Questions and Answers • Appendices • Appendix I: Vitamins • Appendix II: Minerals • Appendix III: Pregnancy Categories • Bibliography • Index
ISBN - 9789380108223
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Pages : 664
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