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Test Bank For Pharmacology Connections to Nursing Practice 5th Edition
Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice examines important ideas about medicine and how they help nurses care for patients. The authors show that learning about medicine isn’t just for school; it helps people get better and stay healthy. By using examples of different drugs and organizing them by body parts and illnesses, this book helps readers understand how medicines work and how they can help people feel better.
UNIT 1: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY
- Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Connections
- Drug Regulations
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacodynamics
- Adverse Drug Effects and Drug Interactions
- Medication Errors and Risk Reduction
- The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Pharmacotherapy
UNIT 2: PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSE-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP
- Pharmacotherapy During Pregnancy and Lactation
- Pharmacotherapy of the Pediatric Patient
- Pharmacotherapy of the Geriatric Patient
- Individual Variations in Drug Responses
UNIT 3: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
- Review of Neurotransmitters and the Autonomic Nervous System
- Cholinergic Agonists
- Cholinergic 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
- Pharmacology of Substance Abuse
UNIT 5: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
- Review of the Cardiovascular System
- Pharmacotherapy of Hyperlipidemia
- Pharmacotherapy with Calcium Channel Blockers
- Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
- Diuretic Therapy and the Pharmacotherapy of Chronic Kidney Disease
- 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
- Fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous Antibacterials
- Sulfonamides and the Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract Infections
- Pharmacotherapy of Mycobacterial Infections
- Pharmacotherapy of Fungal Infections
- Pharmacotherapy of Protozoan and Helminthic Infections
- Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections
- Pharmacotherapy of HIV Infection and AIDS
- Basic Principles 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 the 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
- Answers to Chapter Review
- ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings
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