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Pharmacology and the nursing process, Linda Lane Lilley [and others] ; with study skills content by Diane Savoca

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 906-921) and index

illustrations

index present

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Pharmacology and the nursing process

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Linda Lane Lilley [and others] ; with study skills content by Diane Savoca

"This market-leading text is known for presenting challenging content in a clear and consistent format that is engaging and readable. With an eye-catching design, full-color illustrations, and helpful, practical boxed features that highlight need-to-know information, the new edition of this bestseller continues its tradition of making pharmacology easy to learn and understand."--Jacket

PHARMACOLOGY BASICS : The nursing process and drug therapy -- Pharmacologic principles -- Life span considerations -- Cultural, legal, and ethical considerations -- Gene therapy and pharmacogenetics -- Medication errors: preventing and responding -- Patient education and drug therapy -- Over-the-counter drugs and herbal and dietary supplements -- Substance abuse -- Photo atlas of drug administrationDRUGS AFFECTING THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM : Analgesic drugs -- General and local anesthetics -- Central nervous system depressants and muscle relaxants -- Central nervous system stimulants and related drugs -- Antiepiletic drugs -- Antiparkinsonian drugs -- Psychotherapeutic drugsDRUGS AFFECTING THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM : Adrenergic drugs -- Adrenergic-blocking drugs -- Cholinergic drugs -- Cholinergic-blocking drugsDRUGS AFFECTING THE CARDIOVASCULAR AND RENAL SYSTEMS : Heart failure drugs -- Antidysrhythmic drugs -- Antianginal drugs -- Antihypertensive drugs -- Diuretic drugs -- Fluids and electrolytes -- Coagulation modifier drugs -- Antilipemic drugsDRUGS AFFECTING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM : Pituitary drugs -- Thyroid and antithyroid drugs -- Antidiabetic drugs -- Adrenal drugs -- Women's health drugs -- Men's health drugsDRUGS AFFECTING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM : Antihistamines, decongestants, antitussives, and expectorants -- Bronchodilators and other respiratory drugsANTIINFECTIVE AND ANTIINFLAMMATORY DRUGS : Antibiotics part 1 -- Antibiotics part 2 -- Antiviral drugs -- Antitubercular drugs -- Antifungal drugs -- Antimalarial, antiprotozoal, and anthelmintic drugs -- Antiinflammatory and antigout drugsIMMUNE AND BIOLOGIC MODIFIERS AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC DRUGS : Immunosuppressant drugs -- Immunizing drugs and biochemical terrorism -- Antineoplastic drugs part 1: Cancer overview and cell cycle-specific drugs -- Antineoplastic drugs part 2: cell cycle-nonspecific drugs and miscellaneous drugs -- Biologic response-modifying and antirheumatoid drugsDRUGS AFFECTING THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM AND NUTRITION : Acid-controlling drugs -- Bowel disorder drugs -- Antiemetic and antinausea drugs -- Vitamins and minerals -- Nutritional supplementsMISCELLANEOUS THERAPEUTICS: HEMATOLOGIC, DERMATOLOGIC, OPHTHALMIC, AND OTIC DRUGS : Anemia drugs -- Dermatologic drugs -- Ophthalmic drugs -- Otic drugs -- APPENDIX : Pharmaceutical abbreviations