Pharmacology and the Nurse's Role p. 3
The Pharmacologic Application of the Nursing Process p. 19
Administering Medications with Safety p. 36
Pharmaceutical, Pharmacokinetic, and Pharmacodynamic Phases of Drug Action p. 55
Drug Interactions p. 72
Drug Toxicity, Environmental Hazards, and Poisons p. 82
Pharmacotherapeutics for the Neonate and the Pediatric Patient p. 101
Pharmacotherapeutics for the Geriatric Patient p. 115
Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation Strategies with Ethnic/Cultural Considerations for Effective Patient Compliance p. 130
Drugs Used in Diagnostic Testing p. 151
Intravenous Therapy p. 173
Major Body Electrolytes p. 196
Vitamins, Minerals, and Hematinics p. 222
Enteral and Parenteral Nutritional Agents p. 254
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Nervous System p. 291
Drugs Affecting the Parasympathetic Nervous System p. 300
Drugs Affecting the Sympathetic Nervous System p. 310
Drugs that Provide Pain Relief p. 334
Central Nervous System Stimulants p. 375
Utilization of Anticonvulsants p. 398
Drugs in Anesthesia p. 425
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants and Neuromuscular Blocking Agents p. 449
Drug Therapy for Specific Disorders of the Nervous System Including Parkinson's Disease and Myasthenia Gravis p. 466
Sedative, Hypnotic, and Anxiolytic Drugs p. 495
Drugs Used to Treat Mood Disorders p. 525
Antipsychotic Medications p. 553
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System p. 577
Cardiac Glycosides and Digoxin Antagonists p. 585
Antihypertensive Agents p. 605
Antiarrhythmic Medications p. 643
Coronary Vasodilators and Peripheral Vasodilators p. 673
Antilipid Agents p. 706
Blood, Blood Components, and Artificial Blood p. 725
Problems of Coagulation p. 738
Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System p. 767
Diuretics p. 774
Drug Therapy for the Patient with Renal Disease p. 809
Overview of Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System p. 835
Agents Used to Treat Bronchial Obstruction p. 841
Miscellaneous Respiratory Agents p. 868
Overview of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System p. 899
Anterior and Posterior Pituitary Hormones p. 907
Adrenocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids p. 921
Antidiabetic Agents p. 945
Thyroid and Parathyroid Agents p. 979
Male Hormones and Female Hormones p. 1003
Drugs Used in Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, and Abortion p. 1051
Overview of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System p. 1075
Digestants, Antacids, Histamine H[subscript 2] Antagonists, Anti-Ulcer Drugs, and Gastrointestinal Stimulants p. 1082
Antiemetic and Emetic Medications p. 1106
Medications for Common Digestive Problems p. 1124
Medications Used in Hepatic and Biliary Disease p. 1155
Overview of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Immune System p. 1169
Antineoplastic Chemotherapy p. 1176
Immunotherapy and Biologic Response Modifiers p. 1237
Anti-Inflammatory Agents p. 1259
Anti-Infective Agents p. 1293
Immunity and Immunizations p. 1384
Medications Used in Organ Transplantation p. 1412
Agents Used in the Management of HIV Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) p. 1430
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye and Ear p. 1447
Medications Used in Eye Disorders p. 1452
Medications Used in Ear Disorders p. 1494
Medications for Common Skin Disorders p. 1503
Enzymes as Therapeutic Agents p. 1533
Utilizing the Nursing Process with Patients Who Abuse Drugs and Alcohol p. 1543
Emergency Situations, Hypotension, and Shock p. 1568
Miscellaneous and Orphan Drugs p. 1600
Glossary p. 1615
Appendix A: Answers with Rationales to Chapter Review Questions p. 1638
Appendix B: Comparison of Selected Weight Loss Programs p. 1650
Appendix C: Nutrient Information for Selected OTC Liquid Diet Meals p. 1652
Index p. 1653
Drug and Agent Index p. 1679