Pharmacology

<div class="c-section-headers-number-list_container"> <h3>UNIT 1: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY</h3> <ol start="1"> <li>Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Connections</li> <li>Drug Regulations</li> <li>Pharmacokinetics</li> <li>Pharmacodynamics</li> <li>Adverse Drug Effects and Drug Interactions</li> <li>Medication Errors and Risk Reduction</li> <li>The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Pharmacotherapy</li> </ol> <h3>UNIT 2: PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSE-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP</h3> <ol start="8"> <li>Pharmacotherapy During Pregnancy and Lactation</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of the Pediatric Patient</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of the Geriatric Patient</li> <li>Individual Variations in Drug Responses</li> </ol> <h3>UNIT 3: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM</h3> <ol start="12"> <li>Review of Neurotransmitters and the Autonomic Nervous System</li> <li>Cholinergic Agonists</li> <li>Cholinergic Antagonists</li> <li>Adrenergic Agonists</li> <li>Adrenergic Antagonists</li> </ol> <h3>UNIT 4: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM</h3> <ol start="17"> <li>Review of the Central Nervous System</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Mood Disorders</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Seizures</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity</li> <li>Central Nervous System Stimulants and Drugs for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Severe Pain and Migraines</li> <li>Anesthetics and Anesthesia Adjuncts</li> <li>Pharmacology of Substance Abuse</li> </ol> <h3>UNIT 5: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM</h3> <ol start="28"> <li>Review of the Cardiovascular System</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Hyperlipidemia</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy with Calcium Channel Blockers</li> <li>Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System</li> <li>Diuretic Therapy and the Pharmacotherapy of Chronic Kidney Disease</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Fluid Imbalance, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders</li> </ol> <h3>UNIT 6: PHARMACOLOGY OF BODY DEFENSES</h3> <ol start="40"> <li>Review of Body Defenses and the Immune System</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation and Fever</li> <li>Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants</li> <li>Immunizing Agents</li> </ol> <h3>UNIT 7: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND ALLERGY</h3> <ol start="44"> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Allergic Rhinitis and the Common Cold</li> </ol> <h3>UNIT 8: PHARMACOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS AND NEOPLASTIC DISEASES</h3> <ol start="46"> <li>Basic Principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy</li> <li>Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall</li> <li>Antibiotics Affecting Bacterial Protein Synthesis</li> <li>Fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous Antibacterials</li> <li>Sulfonamides and the Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract Infections</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Mycobacterial Infections</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Fungal Infections</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Protozoan and Helminthic Infections</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of HIV Infection and AIDS</li> <li>Basic Principles of Antineoplastic Therapy</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia</li> </ol> <h3>UNIT 9: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM</h3> <ol start="58"> <li>Review of the Gastrointestinal System</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions</li> <li>Vitamins and Minerals</li> <li>Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition</li> <li>Weight Reduction Strategies and the Pharmacotherapy of Obesity</li> </ol> <h3>UNIT 10: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM</h3> <ol start="64"> <li>Review of the Endocrine System</li> <li>Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders</li> <li>Corticosteroids and Drugs Affecting the Adrenal Cortex</li> <li>Estrogens, Progestins, and Drugs Modifying Uterine Function</li> <li>Drugs for Modifying Conception</li> <li>Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System</li> </ol> <h3>UNIT 11: ADDITIONAL DRUG CLASSES</h3> <ol start="72"> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders</li> <li>Emergency Preparedness: Bioterrorism and Management of Poisoning</li> </ol> <h3>Appendices</h3> <ol type="A"> <li>Answers to Chapter Review</li> <li>ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings</li> </ol> <h4 class="h5">Glossary</h4> </div>