pharmacology, drugs, nursing, drug therapy, drug administration, medicine, medication errors, methods, records 

PHARMACOLOGY: CONNECTIONS TO NURSING PRACTICE, 2/e tightly links pharmacology to nursing practice and patient care, recognizing that for nurses, pharmacology is not an abstract academic discipline but rather a critical tool to prevent disease and promote healing and wellness. It offers unsurpassed features designed to illuminate connections between pharmacology and practice, from patient scenarios and practice applications to coverage of lifespan considerations, patient education, alternative therapies, and gender/cultural influences. Nine additional units illuminate the actions of individual drugs on each body system and disease. Learning is simplified through the use of prototype drugs, as well as outstanding full-color illustrations, complemented by 45 web-based animations. This edition covers 30+ new drugs, and offers updated information about dosages, indications, and adverse effects throughout, including Black Box Warnings. 

xxi, 1514 p. : col. ill.; 28 cm 

Unit 1 Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology -- Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Connections -- Drug Regulations -- Principles of Drug Administration -- Pharmacokinetics -- Pharmacodynamics -- Adverse Drug Effects and Drug Interactions -- Medication Errors and Risk Reduction -- Pharmacology of Substance Abuse -- Unit 2 Pharmacology and the Nurse-Patient Relationship -- Pharmacology and the Nursing Process -- Pharmacotherapy During Pregnancy and Lactation -- Pharmacotherapy of the Pediatric Patient -- Pharmacotherapy of the Geriatric Patient -- Psychosocial, Gender, and Cultural Influences on Pharmacotherapy -- Pharmacotherapy in the Community -- The Role of Complementary and Altnerative Therapies in Pharmacotherapy -- Unit 3 Pharmacology o the Autonomic Nervous System -- Review of Neurotransmitteres and the Autonomic Nervous System -- Cholingeric Agonists -- Cholingeric Antagonists -- Adrenergic Agonists -- Adrenergic Antagonists -- Unit 4 Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System -- Review of the Central Nervous System -- Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders -- Pharmacotherapy of Mood Disorders -- Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses -- Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System -- Pharmacotherapy of Seizures -- Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity -- Central Nervous SYstem Stimulants and Drugs for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder -- Pharmacotherapy of Severe Pain and Migraines -- Anesthetics and Anesthesia Adjuncts -- Unit 5 Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System -- Review of the Cardiovascular System -- Pharmacotherapy of Hyperlipidemia -- Calcium Channel Blockers -- Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System -- Diuretic Therapy and the Pharmacotherapy of Renal Failure -- Pharmacotherapy of Fluid Imbalance, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders -- Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension -- Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction -- Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure -- Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias -- Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders -- Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders -- Unit 6 Pharmacology of Body Defenses -- Review of Body Defenses and the Immune System -- Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation and Fever -- Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants -- Immunizing Agents -- Unit 7 Pharmacology of the Respiratory System and Allergy -- Pharmacotherapy of Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders -- Pharmacotherapy of Allergic Rhinitis and the Common Cold -- Unit 8 Pharmacology of Infectious and Neoplastic Diseases -- Basic Principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy -- Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall -- Antibiotics Affecting Bacterial Protein Synthesis -- Fluroquinolones and Miscellaneous Antibacterials -- Sulfonamides and the Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract Infections -- Pharmacotherapy of Myobacterial Infections -- Pharmacotherapy of Fungal Infections -- Pharmacotherapy of Protozoan and Helminthic Infections -- Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections -- Pharmacotherapy of HIV/AIDs -- Pharmacotherapy of Antineoplastic Therapy -- Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia -- Unit 9 Pharmacology of the Gastrointestinal System -- Review of the Gastrointestinal System -- Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease -- Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions -- Vitamins and Minerals -- Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition -- Weight Reduction Strategies and Pharmacotherapy of Obesity -- Unit 10 Pharmacology of the Endocrine System -- Review of the Endocrine System -- Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs -- Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus -- Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders -- Corticosteroids and Drugs Affecting the Adrenal Cortex -- Estrogens, Progestins, and Drugs Modifying Uterine Function -- Drugs for Modifying Conception -- Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System -- Unit 11 Additional Drug Classes -- Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders -- Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders -- Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders -- Emergency Preparedness: Bioterrorism and Management of Poisoning -- Appendices A Answers to NCLEX-RN Review B ISMP's List of High-Alert Medications -- Glossary -- Credits -- Index