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Index
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Reviewers and Ancillary Contributors
Advisory Board
Preface
Organization and Special Features
Special Features
New to This Edition
Teaching and Learning Package
Special Features
Study Guide
Unit I Foundations of Pharmacology
Chapter 1 Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources
Drug Names, Standards, Legislation, and Development in the United States
Drug Names, Standards, and Legislation in Canada
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Chapter 2 Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions
Basic Principles Related to Drug Therapy
Drug Actions
Drug Interactions
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Chapter 3 Drug Action Across the Life Span
Factors That Affect Drug Therapy
Factors That Influence Drug Actions
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Nursing Implications When Monitoring Drug Therapy
Genetics and Drug Metabolism
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Chapter 4 The Nursing Process and Pharmacology
The Nursing Process
Relating the Nursing Process to Pharmacology
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Chapter 5 Patient Education to Promote Health
Three Domains of Learning
Principles of Teaching and Learning
Strategies for Health Teaching
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Unit II Illustrated Atlas of Medication Administration
Chapter 6 Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Patient Charts
Drug Distribution Systems
Disposal of Unused Medicines
Medication Orders
Medication Safety
Seven Rights of Drug Administration
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Chapter 7 Percutaneous Administration
Administration of Topical Medications to the Skin
Administration of Medications to Mucous Membranes
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Chapter 8 Enteral Administration
Administration of Oral Medications
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Chapter 9 Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation of Parenteral Medications
Safe Preparation, Administration, and Disposal of Parenteral Medications and Supplies
Equipment Used for Parenteral Administration
Safety Systems for Parenteral Preparation, Administration, and Disposal
Parenteral Dose Forms
Preparation of Parenteral Medication
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Chapter 10 Parenteral Administration: Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Routes
Administration of Medication by the Intradermal Route
Administration of Medication by the Subcutaneous Route
Administration of Medication by the Intramuscular Route
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Chapter 11 Parenteral Administration: Intravenous Route
Equipment Used for Intravenous Therapy
Intravenous Dose Forms
Administration of Medications by the Intravenous Route
Basic Guidelines for the Intravenous Administration of Medications
Monitoring Intravenous Therapy
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Unit III Drugs that Affect the Autonomic and Central Nervous Systems
Chapter 12 Drugs That Affect the Autonomic Nervous System
The Central and Autonomic Nervous Systems
The Autonomic Nervous System
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Chapter 13 Drugs Used for Sleep
Sleep and Sleep Pattern Disturbance
Sedative-Hypnotic Therapy
Drug Therapy for Sleep Disturbance
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Chapter 14 Drugs Used for Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Drug Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
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Chapter 15 Drugs Used for Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Drug Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
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Chapter 16 Drugs Used for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
Depressive and Bipolar Disorders
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Chapter 17 Drugs Used for Psychoses
Psychosis
Treatment of Psychosis
Drug Therapy for Psychosis
Adverse Effects of Antipsychotic Drug Therapy
Other Adverse Effects
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Chapter 18 Drugs Used for Seizure Disorders
Seizure Disorders
Descriptions of Seizures
Anticonvulsant Therapy
Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders
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Chapter 19 Drugs Used for Pain Management
Pain
Pain Management
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Unit IV Drugs that Affect the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 20 Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Syndrome
Cardiovascular Diseases
Metabolic Syndrome
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Chapter 21 Drugs Used to Treat Dyslipidemias
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Treatment of Hyperlipidemias
Drug Therapy for Hyperlipidemias
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Chapter 22 Drugs Used to Treat Hypertension
Hypertension
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Chapter 23 Drugs Used to Treat Dysrhythmias
Dysrhythmias
Treatment for Dysrhythmias
Drug Therapy for Dysrhythmias
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Chapter 24 Drugs Used to Treat Angina Pectoris
Angina Pectoris
Treatment of Angina Pectoris
Drug Therapy for Angina Pectoris
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Chapter 25 Drugs Used to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Drug Therapy for Peripheral Vascular Disease
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Chapter 26 Drugs Used to Treat Thromboembolic Disorders
Thromboembolic Diseases
Treatment of Thromboembolic Diseases
Drug Therapy for Thromboembolic Diseases
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Chapter 27 Drugs Used to Treat Heart Failure
Heart Failure
Treatment of Heart Failure
Drug Therapy for Heart Failure
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Chapter 28 Drugs Used for Diuresis
Drug Therapy With Diuretics
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Unit V Drugs that Affect the Respiratory System
Chapter 29 Drugs Used to Treat Upper Respiratory Disease
Upper Respiratory Tract Anatomy and Physiology
Common Upper Respiratory Diseases
Treatment of Upper Respiratory Diseases
Drug Therapy for Upper Respiratory Diseases
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Chapter 30 Drugs Used to Treat Lower Respiratory Disease
Lower Respiratory Tract Anatomy and Physiology
Common Lower Respiratory Diseases
Treatment of Lower Respiratory Diseases
Drug Therapy for Lower Respiratory Diseases
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Unit VI Drugs that Affect the Digestive System
Chapter 31 Drugs Used to Treat Oral Disorders
Oral Anatomy
Mouth Disorders
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Chapter 32 Drugs Used to Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Physiology of the Stomach
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Chapter 33 Drugs Used to Treat Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and Vomiting
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Chapter 34 Drugs Used to Treat Constipation and Diarrhea
Constipation
Diarrhea
Treatment of Altered Elimination
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Unit VII Drugs that Affect the Endocrine System
Chapter 35 Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus
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Chapter 36 Drugs Used to Treat Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Gland
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Chapter 37 Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids
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Chapter 38 Gonadal Hormones
The Gonads and Gonadal Hormones
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Unit VIII Drugs that Affect the Reproductive System
Chapter 39 Drugs Used in Obstetrics
Obstetrics
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Chapter 40 Drugs Used in Men's and Women's Health
Vaginitis
Drug Therapy for Leukorrhea and Genital Infections
Drug Therapy for Contraception
Drug Therapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Drug Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
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Unit IX Drugs that Affect Other Body Systems
Chapter 41 Drugs Used to Treat Disorders of the Urinary System
Urinary Tract Infections
Drug Therapy for Urinary Tract Infections
Drug Therapy for Overactive Bladder Syndrome
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Chapter 42 Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma and Other Eye Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
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Chapter 43 Drugs Used to Treat Cancer
Cancer and the Use of Antineoplastic Agents
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Chapter 44 Drugs Used to Treat the Musculoskeletal System
Muscle Relaxants and Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
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Chapter 45 Antimicrobial Agents
Antimicrobial Agents
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Unit X Drugs that Affect the General Health of the Body
Chapter 46 Nutrition
Principles of Nutrition
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Chapter 47 Herbal and Dietary Supplement Therapy
Herbal Medicines, Dietary Supplements, and Rational Therapy
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Chapter 48 Substance Abuse
Classification of Substance Abuse
Substance Use Disorders
Signs of Impairment
Screening for Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Health Professionals and Substance Abuse
Principles of Treatment for Substance Abuse
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Chapter 49 Miscellaneous Agents
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Appendix A Nomogram for Calculating the Body Surface Area of Adults, Children, and Infants
Appendix B Template for Developing a Written Record for Patients to Monitor Their Own Therapy
Bibliography
Index
The Joint Commission's Official “Do Not Use” List*
NANDA-I Nursing Diagnoses, 2015–2017
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