Pharmacology and the Nursing Process
By- Linda Lilley, PhD, RN, Associate Professor Emeritus, School of Nursing, Old Dominion University, Virginia Beach, VA
- Shelly Rainforth Collins, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and Coordinator of Clinical Pharmacy Services, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center; President, Drug Information Consultants, Chesapeake, Virginia, USA
- Julie Snyder, MSN, RN-BC, Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
STUDENT RESOURCES
- Animations (ArchieMD animations)
- Answer Key - Textbook Case Studies
- Answer Key - Critical Thinking and Prioritization Questions
- Bibliography
- Clinical Reference - IV Therapy Safety Checklists (5 printable checklists)
- Clinical Reference - Medication Safety Checklists (9 printable checklists)
- Content Updates
- Critical Thinking and Prioritization Questions
- Key Points - Downloadable
- Unfolding Case Studies
- Review Questions - Preparation for NCLEX® Examination (Approximately 580 NCLEX-format questions)
Paperback, 984 Pages
Published: December 2012
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-08789-6
Contents
PART 1: PHARMACOLOGY BASICS
Study Skills Tips: Introduction to Study Skills Concepts, PURR, and Pharmacology Basics
1. The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy
2. Pharmacologic Principles3. Lifespan Considerations
4. Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Considerations5. Medication Errors: Preventing and Responding
6. Patient Education and Drug Therapy7. Over-the-Counter Drugs and Herbal and Dietary Supplements
8. Gene Therapy and Pharmacogenomics9. Photo Atlas of Drug Administration
PART 2
: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMStudy Skills Tips: Vocabulary, Text Notation, and Language Conventions
10. Analgesic Drugs11. General and Local Anesthetics
12. Central Nervous System Depressants and Muscle Relaxants13. Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs
14. Antiepileptic Drugs15. Antiparkinson Drugs
16. Psychotherapeutic Drugs17. Substance Abuse
PART 3
: DRUGS AFFECTING THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEMStudy Skills Tips: PURR Application and Study Groups
18. Adrenergic Drugs19. Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs
20. Cholinergic Drugs21. Cholinergic-Blocking Drugs
PART 4
: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CARDIOVASCULAR AND RENAL SYSTEMSStudy Skills Tips: Linking Learning and Text Notation
22. Antihypertensive Drugs23. Antianginal Drugs
24. Heart Failure Drugs25. Antidysrhythmic Drugs
26. Coagulation Modifier Drugs27. Antilipemic Drugs
28. Diuretic Drugs29. Fluids and Electrolytes
PART 5
: DRUGS AFFECTING THE ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMSStudy Skills Tips: Questioning Strategy
30. Pituitary Drugs31. Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
32. Antidiabetic Drugs33. Adrenal Drugs
34. Womens Health Drugs35. Mens Health Drugs
PART 6
: DRUGS AFFECTING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEMStudy Skills Tips: Study on the Run and PURR
36. Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants37. Bronchodilators and Other Respiratory Drugs
PART 7
: ANTIINFECTIVE AND ANTIINFLAMMATORY DRUGSStudy Skills Tips: Applying the Nursing Process
38. Antibiotics Part 139. Antibiotics Part 2
40. Antiviral Drugs41. Antitubercular Drugs
42. Antifungal Drugs43. Antimalarial, Antiprotozoal, and Anthelmintic Drugs
44. Antiinflammatory and Antigout DrugsPART 8: CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC DRUGS AND BIOLOGIC AND IMMUNE MODIFIERSStudy Skills Tips: Manage Time, Evaluate Prior Performance, Anticipate the Test, and Plan for Distributed Study
45. Antineoplastic Drugs Part 1: Cancer Overview and Cell Cycle-Specific Drugs
46. Antineoplastic Drugs Part 2: Cell Cycle-Nonspecific Drugs and Miscellaneous Drugs47. Biologic Response-Modifying and Antirheumatic Drugs
48. Immunosuppressant Drugs49. Immunizing Drugs and Biochemical Terrorism
PART 9
: DRUGS AFFECTING THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM AND NUTRITIONStudy Skills Tips: Active Questioning, What Are the Right Questions, Kinds of Questions, and Questioning Application
50. Acid-Controlling Drugs51. Bowel Disorder Drugs
52. Antiemetic and Antinausea Drugs53. Vitamins and Minerals
54. Anemia Drugs55. Nutritional Supplements
PART 10
: DERMATOLOGIC, OPHTHALMIC, AND OTIC DRUGSStudy Skills Tips: Time Management, PURR, and Repeat the Steps
56. Dermatologic Drugs57. Ophthalmic Drugs
58. Otic DrugsAppendix: Pharmaceutical Abbreviations

