Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach

<p>UNIT 1. Core Concepts in Pharmacology</p> <p>1. Introduction to Pharmacology: Drug Regulation and Approval</p> <p>2. Drug Classes and Schedules</p> <p>3. Principles of Drug Administration</p> <p>4. Pharmacokinetics</p> <p>5. Pharmacodynamics</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>UNIT 2. Pharmacology and the Nurse-Client Relationship</p> <p>6. The Nursing Process in Pharmacology</p> <p>7. Medication Errors and Risk Reduction</p> <p>8. Drug Administration Throughout the Lifespan</p> <p>9. Psychosocial, Gender, and Cultural Influences on Pharmacotherapy</p> <p>10. Herbal and Alternative Therapies</p> <p>11. Substance Abuse</p> <p>12. Emergency Preparedness and Poisonings</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>UNIT 3. The Nervous System</p> <p>13. Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System</p> <p>14. Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia</p> <p>15. Drugs for Seizures</p> <p>16. Drugs for Emotional Mood and Behavioral Disorders</p> <p>17. Drugs for Psychoses</p> <p>18. Drugs for the Control of Pain</p> <p>19. Drugs for Local and General Anesthesia</p> <p>20. Drugs for Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System</p> <p>21. Drugs for Neuromuscular Disorders</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>UNIT 4. The Cardiovascular and Urinary Systems</p> <p>22. Drugs for Lipid Disorders</p> <p>23. Diuretic Therapy and Drugs for Renal Failure</p> <p>24. Drugs for Fluid Balance, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Disorders</p> <p>25. Drugs for Hypertension</p> <p>26. Drugs for Heart Failure</p> <p>27. Drugs for Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction</p> <p>28. Drugs for Shock</p> <p>29. Drugs for Dysrhythmias</p> <p>30. Drugs for Coagulation Disorders</p> <p>31. Drugs for Hematopoietic Disorders</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>UNIT 5. The Immune System</p> <p>32. Drugs for Immune System Modulation</p> <p>33. Drugs for Inflammation and Fever</p> <p>34. Drugs for Bacterial Infections</p> <p>35. Drugs for Fungal, Protozoal, and Helminthic Infections</p> <p>36. Drugs for Viral Infections</p> <p>37. Drugs for Neoplasia</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>UNIT 6. The Respiratory System</p> <p>38. Drugs for Allergic Rhinitis and the Common Cold</p> <p>39. Drugs for Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>UNIT 7. The Gastrointestinal System</p> <p>40. Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease</p> <p>41. Drugs for Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions</p> <p>42. Drugs for Nutritional Disorders</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>UNIT 8. The Endocrine System</p> <p>43. Drugs for Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders</p> <p>44. Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus</p> <p>45. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Female Reproductive System MA</p> <p>46. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System&nbsp; MA</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>UNIT 9. The Integumentary System and Eyes/Ears</p> <p>47. Drugs for Bone and Joint Disorders</p> <p>48. Drugs for Skin Disorders</p> <p>49. Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders</p>