Pharmacology

Unit 1. Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology

1. Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Connections

2. Drug Regulations

3. Principles of Drug Administration

4. Pharmacokinetics

5. Pharmacodynamics

6. Adverse Drug Effects and Drug Interactions

7. Medication Errors and Risk Reduction

8. Pharmacology of Substance Abuse

9. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

10. Pharmacotherapy During Pregnancy and Lactation

11. Pharmacotherapy of the Pediatric Patient

12. Pharmacotherapy of the Geriatric Patient

13. Psychosocial, Gender, and Cultural Influences on Pharmacotherapy

14. Pharmacotherapy and Population-Based Care

15. The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Pharmacotherapy

16. Review of Neurotransmitters and the Autonomic Nervous System

17. Cholinergic Agonists

18. Cholinergic Antagonists

19. Adrenergic Agonists

20. Adrenergic Antagonists

21. Review of the Central Nervous System

22. Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Insomnia

23. Pharmacotherapy of Mood Disorders

24. Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses

25. Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System

26. Pharmacotherapy of Seizures

27. Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity

28. Central Nervous System Stimulants and Drugs for Attention/Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

29. Pharmacotherapy of Severe Pain and Migraines

30. Anesthetics and Anesthesia Adjuncts

31. Review of the Cardiovascular System

32. Pharmacotherapy of Hyperlipidemia

33. Calcium Channel Blockers

34. Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

35. Diuretic Therapy and the Pharmacotherapy of Renal Failure

36. Pharmacotherapy of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders

37. Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension

38. Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction

39. Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure

40. Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias

41. Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders

42. Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders

43. Review of Body Defenses and the Immune System

44. Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation and Fever

45. Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants

46. Immunizing Agents

47. Pharmacotherapy of Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders

48. Pharmacotherapy of Allergic Rhinitis and the Common Cold

49. Basic Principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy

50. Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall

51. Antibiotics Affecting Bacterial Protein Synthesis

52. Fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous Antibacterials

53. Sulfonamides and the Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract Infections

54. Pharmacotherapy of Mycobacterial Infections

55. Pharmacotherapy of Fungal Infections

56. Pharmacotherapy of Protozoan and Helminthic Infections

57. Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections

58. Pharmacotherapy of HIV-AIDS

59. Basic Principles of Antineoplastic Therapy

60. Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia

61. Review of the Gastrointestinal System

62. Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease

63. Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions

64. Vitamins and Minerals

65. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

66. Weight Reduction Strategies and the Pharmacotherapy of Obesity

67. Review of the Endocrine System

68. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs

69. Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus

70. Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders

71. Corticosteroids and Drugs Affecting the Adrenal Cortex

72. Estrogens, Progestins, and Drugs Modifying Uterine Function

73. Drugs for Modifying Conception

74. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System

75. Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders

76. Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders

77. Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders

78. Emergency Preparedness: Bioterrorism and Management of Poisoning

Glossary

Appendices

A. Answers to Critical Thinking Questions, Case Study, and NCLEX-RN® Review

B. Top 200 Drugs Ranked by Number of Prescriptions

C. Canadian Drugs and Their U.S. Equivalents.

D. Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not be Crushed

E. High Alert Medications

F. Confused Drug Names

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