The fun, fast, and effective way for nursing majors to master pharmacology! Finally! A pharmacology primer written for nursing (and other allied health) majors rather than pharmacy students. You might be apprehensive learning pharmacology, especially if you have little, if any, experience with drugs. Pharmacology can by mystifying. However, it becomes demystified as you read this innovative text, because your knowledge of basic science is used as the foundation to learn pharmacology. All you need is a working knowledge of basic science - and Pharmacology Demystified - and you're well on your…mehr
The fun, fast, and effective way for nursing majors to master pharmacology! Finally! A pharmacology primer written for nursing (and other allied health) majors rather than pharmacy students. You might be apprehensive learning pharmacology, especially if you have little, if any, experience with drugs. Pharmacology can by mystifying. However, it becomes demystified as you read this innovative text, because your knowledge of basic science is used as the foundation to learn pharmacology. All you need is a working knowledge of basic science - and Pharmacology Demystified - and you're well on your way to mastering this challenging topic. Pharmacology Demystified starts you off by fully explaining must-know concepts and practices in easily understood everyday language. Then, this unique guide leads you forward - at your own pace - to master the more complex aspects of pharmacology. Summations of key points, background information, quizzes at the end of each chapter, and a "final exam" reinforce learning every step of the way.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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CHAPTER 1 An Inside Look at Pharmacology What Is Pharmacology? The Source of Drugs Drugs Names Prescription versus Over-the-Counter Drugs Drug Effects Drug Safety Locating Drug Information Drug Orders The "Five Rights" Way of Drug Administration Summary Quiz CHAPTER 2 Drug Action and Drug Interactions Drug Actions The First Pass Effect Pharmacodynamics Categories of Drug Action Therapeutic Index and Therapeutic Range Side Effects Summary Quiz CHAPTER 3 Pharmacology and the Nursing Process The Nursing Process Nursing Diagnosis Patient Care Plan Teaching the Patient About Drugs Impact of Cultural Influences in Drug Administration Mother and the Fetus Pediatrics Elderly Summary Quiz CHAPTER 4 Substance Abuse Drug Misuse and Abuse Behavioral Patterns of Addiction Healthcare Professionals and Substance Abuse Detecting Substance Abuse Delayed Action Substances That Can Be Abused Dependence versus Tolerance Pathophysiologic Changes Occurring in Substance Abuse Cultural Aspects of Substance Abuse Commonly Abused Substances Nursing Assessment Summary Quiz CHAPTER 5 Principles of Medication Administration The Nursing Process and Medication Administration Assessment Required for Specific Drugs Administering Medication Evaluating the Patient After Administering Medication Controlling Narcotics Summary Quiz CHAPTER 6 Route of Administration Medication and Routes Z-Track Injection Technique Tips for Minimizing Pain Summary Quiz CHAPTER 7 Dose Calculations The Metric System and Medication Converting Metric Units Formulas for Calculating the Desired Dose Parenteral Medications Summary Quiz CHAPTER 8 Herbal Therapy Inside Herbal Therapy Forms of Herbal Therapies Hazards of Herbal Therapeutics Herbals Therapy and the Nursing Process The Do's and Don'ts about Herbs Commonly Used Herbs Summary Quiz CHAPTER 9 Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins Vitamins and the Nursing Process Summary Quiz CHAPTER 10 Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy Body Fluids Electrolytes Fluid Concentration IV Fluids Blood and Blood Products Fluid Replacement Summary Quiz CHAPTER 11 Nutritional Support Therapies Nutrition Nursing Process The Nursing Processing and Parenteral Nutritional Therapy Summary Quiz CHAPTER 12 Inflammation An Inside Look at Inflammation Combating Inflammation Summary Quiz CHAPTER 13 Antimicrobials-Fighting Infection Microorganisms-A Small Formidable Opponent Medication-A Formidable Defender Superinfections Preparing to Administer Antimicrobial Medication Penicillin, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Penicillin and Patient Education Cephalosporins, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Macrolides and Drug-Drug Interactions Macrolides, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Clindamycins and Drug-Drug Interactions Lincosamides, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Vancomycin and Drug-Drug Interactions Vancomycin, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Aminoglycosides and Drug-Drug Interactions Aminoglycosides, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Tetracyclines and Drug-Drug Interactions Tetracyclines, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Chloramphenicol and Drug-Drug Interactions Chloramphenicol Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Fluoroquinolones and Drug-Drug Interactions Fluoroquinolones, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Sulfonamides Tuberculosis Antifungal Drugs (Antimycotic Drugs) Antimalarial Anthelmintic Summary Quiz CHAPTER 14 Respiratory Diseases A Brief Look at Respiration Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders Lower Respiratory Disorders Summary Quiz CHAPTER 15 Nervous System Drugs A Brief Look at the Nervous System Central Nervous System Stimulants CNS Depressants Autonomic Nervous System Cholinergics Anticholinergics Antiparkinsonism-Anticholinergic Drugs Antipsychotics Phenothiazines Depression Summary Quiz CHAPTER 16 Narcotic Agonists A Close Look at Pain Influences on Administrating Pain Medication Components of Pain The Gate Control Theory Defining Pain Pain Assessment Pharmacologic Management of Pain Summary Quiz CHAPTER 17 Immunologic Agents A Brief Look at Immunity Vaccines Preventing Diseases Summary Quiz CHAPTER 18 Gastrointestinal System A Brief Look at the Gastrointestinal System Summary Quiz CHAPTER 19 Cardiac Circulatory Medications A Brief Look at the Cardiovascular System Circulatory Disorders Summary Quiz CHAPTER 20 Skin Disorders A Brief Look at the Skin Skin Disorders Summary Quiz CHAPTER 21 Endocrine Medications A Brief Look at the Endocrine System Drugs and Hormones Summary Quiz CHAPTER 22 Disorders of the Eye and Ear Eye Disorders Patient Education for Eye Medication Ear Disorders Patient Education for Ear Medication Summary Quiz Final Exam Answers to Quiz and Final Exam Questions Appendix Index
CHAPTER 1 An Inside Look at Pharmacology What Is Pharmacology? The Source of Drugs Drugs Names Prescription versus Over-the-Counter Drugs Drug Effects Drug Safety Locating Drug Information Drug Orders The "Five Rights" Way of Drug Administration Summary Quiz CHAPTER 2 Drug Action and Drug Interactions Drug Actions The First Pass Effect Pharmacodynamics Categories of Drug Action Therapeutic Index and Therapeutic Range Side Effects Summary Quiz CHAPTER 3 Pharmacology and the Nursing Process The Nursing Process Nursing Diagnosis Patient Care Plan Teaching the Patient About Drugs Impact of Cultural Influences in Drug Administration Mother and the Fetus Pediatrics Elderly Summary Quiz CHAPTER 4 Substance Abuse Drug Misuse and Abuse Behavioral Patterns of Addiction Healthcare Professionals and Substance Abuse Detecting Substance Abuse Delayed Action Substances That Can Be Abused Dependence versus Tolerance Pathophysiologic Changes Occurring in Substance Abuse Cultural Aspects of Substance Abuse Commonly Abused Substances Nursing Assessment Summary Quiz CHAPTER 5 Principles of Medication Administration The Nursing Process and Medication Administration Assessment Required for Specific Drugs Administering Medication Evaluating the Patient After Administering Medication Controlling Narcotics Summary Quiz CHAPTER 6 Route of Administration Medication and Routes Z-Track Injection Technique Tips for Minimizing Pain Summary Quiz CHAPTER 7 Dose Calculations The Metric System and Medication Converting Metric Units Formulas for Calculating the Desired Dose Parenteral Medications Summary Quiz CHAPTER 8 Herbal Therapy Inside Herbal Therapy Forms of Herbal Therapies Hazards of Herbal Therapeutics Herbals Therapy and the Nursing Process The Do's and Don'ts about Herbs Commonly Used Herbs Summary Quiz CHAPTER 9 Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins Vitamins and the Nursing Process Summary Quiz CHAPTER 10 Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy Body Fluids Electrolytes Fluid Concentration IV Fluids Blood and Blood Products Fluid Replacement Summary Quiz CHAPTER 11 Nutritional Support Therapies Nutrition Nursing Process The Nursing Processing and Parenteral Nutritional Therapy Summary Quiz CHAPTER 12 Inflammation An Inside Look at Inflammation Combating Inflammation Summary Quiz CHAPTER 13 Antimicrobials-Fighting Infection Microorganisms-A Small Formidable Opponent Medication-A Formidable Defender Superinfections Preparing to Administer Antimicrobial Medication Penicillin, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Penicillin and Patient Education Cephalosporins, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Macrolides and Drug-Drug Interactions Macrolides, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Clindamycins and Drug-Drug Interactions Lincosamides, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Vancomycin and Drug-Drug Interactions Vancomycin, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Aminoglycosides and Drug-Drug Interactions Aminoglycosides, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Tetracyclines and Drug-Drug Interactions Tetracyclines, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Chloramphenicol and Drug-Drug Interactions Chloramphenicol Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Fluoroquinolones and Drug-Drug Interactions Fluoroquinolones, Nursing Diagnosis, and Collaborative Problems Sulfonamides Tuberculosis Antifungal Drugs (Antimycotic Drugs) Antimalarial Anthelmintic Summary Quiz CHAPTER 14 Respiratory Diseases A Brief Look at Respiration Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders Lower Respiratory Disorders Summary Quiz CHAPTER 15 Nervous System Drugs A Brief Look at the Nervous System Central Nervous System Stimulants CNS Depressants Autonomic Nervous System Cholinergics Anticholinergics Antiparkinsonism-Anticholinergic Drugs Antipsychotics Phenothiazines Depression Summary Quiz CHAPTER 16 Narcotic Agonists A Close Look at Pain Influences on Administrating Pain Medication Components of Pain The Gate Control Theory Defining Pain Pain Assessment Pharmacologic Management of Pain Summary Quiz CHAPTER 17 Immunologic Agents A Brief Look at Immunity Vaccines Preventing Diseases Summary Quiz CHAPTER 18 Gastrointestinal System A Brief Look at the Gastrointestinal System Summary Quiz CHAPTER 19 Cardiac Circulatory Medications A Brief Look at the Cardiovascular System Circulatory Disorders Summary Quiz CHAPTER 20 Skin Disorders A Brief Look at the Skin Skin Disorders Summary Quiz CHAPTER 21 Endocrine Medications A Brief Look at the Endocrine System Drugs and Hormones Summary Quiz CHAPTER 22 Disorders of the Eye and Ear Eye Disorders Patient Education for Eye Medication Ear Disorders Patient Education for Ear Medication Summary Quiz Final Exam Answers to Quiz and Final Exam Questions Appendix Index
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