Introductory Clinical Pharmacology

This text presents a clear, concise introduction to pharmacology. Designed for the LPN/LVN student, the book focuses on basic principles and the nurse's responsibility in drug administration. Organized by body system, the book examines pharmacologic properties and therapeutic applications of drugs as a class or group. Summary Drug Tables present generic and trade drug names, uses, adverse reactions, and usual dosage ranges. Features include updated drug tables, gerontologic alerts, special considerations, home care checklists, and patient and family teaching boxes.Features new to this edition: complementary therapies information, dimensional analysis review, chapter summary questions, drug category flowcharts, math review problems, and full color throughout. It includes free Student CD-ROM with the following components: 3-D Animations of Pharmacologic Processes; monographs of the 100 most commonly prescribed medications; NCLEX-PN style review questions; a video on medication administration; and dosage calculator.

Table of Contents:
UNIT I FOUNDATIONS OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGYChapter 1 General Principles of PharmacologyChapter 2 The Administration of DrugsChapter 3 Review of Arithmetic and calculation of Drug DosagesChapter 4 The Nursing ProcessChapter 5 Patient and Family Teaching UNIT II ANTI-INFECTIVESChapter 6 SulfonamidesChapter 7 PenicillinsChapter 8 Cephalosporins and Related AntibioticsChapter 9 Tetracyclines, Macrolides, and LincosamidesChapter 10 Fluroquinolones and AminoglycosidesChapter 11 Miscellaneious Anti-InfectivesChapter 12 AntitubercularChapter 13 Leprostatic drugsChapter 14 Antiviral DrugsChapter 15 Antifungal DrugsChapter 16 Antiparasitic Drugs UNIT III DRUGS USED TO MANAGE PAINChapter 17 Non-Narcotic Analgesics: Salicylates and NonsalicylatesChapter 18 Non-Narcotic Analgesics: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory DrugsChapter 19 Narcotic AnalgesicsChapter 20 Narcotic Antagonists UNIT IV DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE NEUROMUSCULAR SYSTEMChapter 21 Drugs that Affect the Musculoskeletal SystemChapter 22 Adrenergic Drugs Chapter 23 Adrenergic Blocking DrugsChapter 24 Cholinergic DrugsChapter 25 Cholinergic Blocking DrugsChapter 26 Sedatives and HypnoticsChapter 27 Central Nervous System StimulantsChapter 28 AnticonvulsantsChapter 29 Antiparkinsonism DrugsChapter 30 Antianxiety DrugsChapter 31 Antidepressant DrugsChapter 32 Antipsychotic DrugsChapter 33 Cholinesterase InhibitorsChapter 34 Antiemetic and Antivertigo DrugsChapter 35 Anesthetic Drugs UNIT V DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEMChapter 36 Antihistamines and Decongestants Chapter 37 Bronchodilators and Antiasthma DrugsChapter 38 Antitussives, Mucolytics, Expectorants UNIT VI DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMChapter 39 Cardiotonics and Miscellaneous Inotropic DrugsChapter 40 Antiarrhythmic DrugsChapter 41 Antianginal and Peripheral Dilating DrugsChapter 42 AntihypertensivesChapter 43 Antihyperlipidemic Drugs UNIT VII DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE HEMATOLOGICAL SYSTEMChapter 44 Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic DrugsChapter 45 Agents Used in the Treatment of Anemia UNIT VIII DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE GASTROINTESTINAL AND URINARY SYSTEMChapter 46 DiureticsChapter 47 Urinary Anti-Infectives and Miscellaneous Urinary DrugsChapter 48 Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal System UNIT IX DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEMChapter 49 Antidiabetic DrugsChapter 50 Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones Chapter 51 Thyroid and Antithyroid DrugsChapter 52 Male and Female HormonesChapter 53 Drugs Acting on the Uterus UNIT X DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE IMMUNE SYSTEMChapter 54 Immunologic AgentsChapter 55 Antineoplastic Drugs UNIT XI DRUGS THAT AFFECT OTHER BODY SYSTEMSChapter 56 Topical Drugs Used in the Treatment of Skin DisordersChapter 57 Otic and Ophthalmic PreparationsChapter 58 Fluids and ElectrolytesAbbreviationsGlossary Appendices: A: MedWatch Form (voluntary reporting of adverse reactions and problems with a drug product.) B: USP Medication Errors Reporting Program C: Metr