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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  Core Concepts in Pharmacology with CDROM
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Introduces LPN/LVNs to pharmacology principles and practices. The body system and disease organization (versus drug classification) is more intuitive and patient care oriented because it places the drug in context of how they are used therapeutically. Nursing Process flowcharts provide succinct, easy-to-read view of the most important nurisng actions for tehe prescribed drug classes; Lifespan Facts provide important pediatric adn geriatric considerations for drug therapies; Natural Alternatives features present a popular herbal and dietary supplement that may be considered along with conventional drugs; Mechanism in Action features use computer animations to clearly demonstrate drug action; Patient Need boxes help a nurse develop communication skills to help increase patient education and understanding. Reference forLicense Practical Nurses and License Vocational Nurses Table of ContentsUnit I - Basic Concepts in Pharmacology Chapter 1 - Introduction to Pharmacology; Drug Regulation and Approval Chapter 2 - Drug Classes, Schedules and Categories Chapter 3 - Methods of Drug Administration Chapter 4 - What Happens After a Drug Has Been Administered Chapter 5 — Herbs and Dietary Supplements Chapter 6 - Substance Abuse
Unit II — The Nervous System Chapter 7 — Drugs Affecting Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System Chapter 8 - Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia Chapter 9 - Drugs for Emotional and Mood Disorders Chapter 10 - Drugs for Psychoses and Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System Chapter 11 - Drugs for Seizures Chapter 12 - Drugs for Pain Control Chapter 13 — Drugs for Anesthesia
Unit III — The Cardiovascular System Chapter 14 - Drugs for Coagulation Disorders Chapter 15 — Drugs for Hypertension Chapter 16 - Drugs for Heart Failure Chapter 17 — Drugs for Dysrhythmias Chapter 18 - Drugs for Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, and Cerebrovascular Accident Chapter 19 - Drugs for Shock and Anaphylaxis Chapter 20 — Drugs for Lipid Disorders
Unit IV — The Immune System Chapter 21 - Drugs for Inflammation, Allergies, and Immune Disorders Chapter 22 - Drugs for Bacterial Infections Chapter 23 - Drugs for Fungal, Viral, and Parasitic Infections Chapter 24 — Drugs for Neoplasia
Unit V — The Respiratory, Digestive, and Renal Systems Chapter 25 - Drugs for Pulmonary Disorders Chapter 26 - Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders Chapter 27 — Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutritional Supplements Chapter 28 - Drugs for Fluid, Acid-Base, and Electrolyte Disorders
Unit VI — The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Chapter 29 - Drugs for Endocrine Disorders Chapter 30 — Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Reproductive System
Unit VII — The Musculoskeletal System, Integumentary System, and Eyes and Ears Chapter 31 - Drugs for Muscle, Bone, and Joint Disorders Chapter 32 — Drugs for Skin Disorders Chapter 33 — Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders
Appendix A: References
Appendix B: Answers to NCLEX-PNÔ and Case Study Questions
Appendix C: Top 200 Drugs
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