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Mosby's pharmacology in nursing / Leda McKenry, Ed Tessier, MaryAnn Hogan.
Holman Biotech Commons Oversize RM125 .B496 2006 1 v. + CD-ROM
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McKenry, Leda M.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Pharmacology.
- Nursing.
- Medical Subjects:
- Pharmacology.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 1347 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
- Edition:
- Twenty-second edition.
- Other Title:
- Pharmacology in nursing
- Place of Publication:
- St. Louis, MO ; London : Elsevier Mosby, [2006]
- System Details:
- System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM, Windows: 98SE, 2000, or XP; Pentium III 1 GB or faster processor; at least 128 MB RAM recommended; 8X or faster CD-ROM drive; 800x600 monitor or larger; True Color display recommended.
- System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM, Macintosh: OSX (10.2.8 or higher); at least 128 MB RAM recommended; 8X or faster CD-ROM drive; 800x600 monitor or larger; True Color display recommended.
- Summary:
- Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "600 NCLEX examination-style questions, 20 pharmacology animations, a variety of electronic calculators, and concise, bulleted chapter summaries ..."--P. [4] of cover.
- Contents:
- Unit 1 Principles of Pharmacology and Nursing
- 1 Orientation to Pharmacology 1
- 2 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Medication Administration 12
- 3 Principles of Drug Action 32
- 4 Medication Errors 59
- 5 The Nursing Process and Pharmacology 67
- Unit 2 Biopsychosocial Aspects of Pharmacology
- 6 Biocultural Aspects of Drug Therapy 103
- 7 Maternal and Child Drug Therapy 119
- 8 Drug Therapy for Older Adults 140
- 9 Substance Misuse and Abuse 149
- 10 Client Education for Self-Administration of Medication 184
- Unit 3 Current Issues in Pharmacology
- 11 Over-the-Counter Medications 201
- 12 Complementary and Alternative Pharmacology 219
- Part II Clinical Concepts
- Unit 4 Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
- 13 Overview of the Central Nervous System 235
- 14 Analgesics 243
- 15 Anesthetics 288
- 16 Antianxiety, Sedative, and Hypnotic Drugs 309
- 17 Antiepileptic Drugs 331
- 18 Central Nervous System Stimulants 364
- 19 Psychotherapeutic Drugs 378
- Unit 5 Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
- 20 Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System 414
- 21 Drugs Affecting the Parasympathetic Nervous System and the Neurotransmitter Acetylcholine 423
- 22 Drugs Affecting the Sympathetic (Adrenergic) Nervous System 443
- 23 Drugs for Specific Dysfunctions of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems 468
- Unit 6 Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
- 24 Overview of the Cardiovascular System 492
- 25 Agents Used in the Treatment of Heart Failure 503
- 26 Antidysrhythmics 523
- 27 Antihypertensives 541
- 28 Vasodilators and Blood Viscosity-Reducing Agents 577
- Unit 7 Drugs Affecting the Blood
- 29 Overview of the Blood 588
- 30 Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants, Fibrinolytics, and Blood Components 595
- 31 Antihyperlipidemic Drugs 633
- Unit 8 Drugs Affecting the Urinary System
- 32 Overview of the Urinary System 650
- 33 Diuretics 656
- 34 Uricosuric Drugs 671
- 35 Drug Therapy for Renal System Dysfunction 650
- Unit 9 Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
- 36 Overview of the Respiratory System 691
- 37 Bronchodilator, Antiasthmatic, and Mucolytic Drugs 695
- 38 Oxygen and Miscellaneous Respiratory Agents 721
- Unit 10 Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
- 39 Overview of the Gastrointestinal Tract 739
- 40 Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract 742
- Unit 11 Drugs Affecting the Visual and Auditory Systems
- 41 Overview of the Eye 781
- 42 Ophthalmic Drugs 784
- 43 Overview of the Ear 805
- 44 Drugs Affecting the Ear 808
- Unit 12 Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
- 45 Overview of the Endocrine System 814
- 46 Drugs Affecting the Pituitary 824
- 47 Drugs Affecting the Parathyroid and Thyroid Glands 832
- 48 Drugs Affecting the Adrenal Cortex 850
- 49 Drugs Affecting Conditions of the Pancreas 863
- Unit 13 Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System
- 50 Overview of the Female and Male Reproductive Systems 888
- 51 Drugs Affecting Women's Health and the Female Reproductive System 894
- 52 Drugs for Labor and Delivery 920
- 53 Drugs Affecting the Male Reproductive System 929
- 54 Drugs Affecting Sexual Behavior 937
- Unit 14 Drugs Used in Neoplastic Diseases
- 55 Principles of Antineoplastic Chemotherapy 947
- 56 Antineoplastic Chemotherapy Agents 965
- Unit 15 Drugs Used in Infectious Diseases and Inflammation
- 57 Overview of Infections, Inflammation, and Fever 995
- 58 Antibacterials 1011
- 59 Antifungal and Antiviral Drugs 1054
- 60 Other Antimicrobial Drugs and Antiparasitic Drugs 1093
- Unit 16 Drugs Affecting the Immunologic System
- 61 Overview of the Immunologic System 1125
- 62 Serums, Vaccines, and Other Immunizing Agents 1133
- 63 Immunosuppressants and Immunomodulators 1150
- Unit 17 Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System
- 64 Overview of the Integumentary System 1162
- 65 Dermatologic Drugs 1165
- 66 Debriding Agents 1197
- Unit 18 Intravenous and Nutritional Therapy
- 67 Vitamins and Minerals 1206
- 68 Fluids and Electrolytes 1230
- 69 Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition 1247
- Unit 19 Miscellaneous Agents
- 70 Antiseptics, Disinfectants, and Sterilants 1263
- 71 Diagnostic Agents 1273
- 72 Poisons and Antidotes 1286 QT.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 0323030084
- OCLC:
- 63134278
- Publisher Number:
- 9780323030083
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