| Description |
xi, 654 pages ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Quick look nursing |
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Quick look nursing.
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| Contents |
Part I. Anti-Infectives / Nancy Elaine Clarkson -- 1. Introductory Concepts -- 2. Penicillins -- 3. Cephalosporins -- 4. Aminoglycosides -- 5. Tetracyclines -- 6. Macrolides -- 7. Fluoroquinolones -- 8. Vancomycins -- 9. Drugs for Resistant Bacterial Strains -- 10. Drugs That Treat Urinary Tract Infections -- 11. Antitubercular Drugs -- 12. Antivirals -- 13. Antifungals -- 14. Antiprotozoals -- 15. Antihelmintics -- Part II. Central Nervous System Drugs / Nancy Elaine Clarkson -- 16. Analgesics -- 17. Antidepressants -- 18. Antiseizure Drugs -- 19. Central Nervous System Stimulants -- 20. Anesthetics -- 21. Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics -- 22. Antipsychotics -- 23. Anti-Parkinson's Disease Drugs -- 24. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants -- Part III. Autonomic Nervous System Drugs / Nancy Elaine Clarkson -- 25. Cholinergic Drugs -- 26. Anticholinergic Drugs -- 27. Adrenergic Drugs -- 28. Adrenergic Blocking Agents -- Part IV. Respiratory System Drugs / Marilyn Herbert-Ashton -- 29. Antiasthmatic Drugs -- 30. Bronchodilator Drugs -- 31. Antihistamine Drugs -- 32. Decongestant Drugs -- 33. Antitussive Drugs -- 34. Expectorant Drugs -- Part V. Anti-Inflammatory and Antipyretic Drugs / Marilyn Herbert-Ashton -- 35. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) -- 36. Antirheumatoid Drugs -- 37. Antigout Drugs -- |
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Part VI. Cardiovascular Drugs / Marilyn Herbert-Ashton -- 38. Cardiotonic-Inotropic Drugs -- 39. Antidysrhythmic Drugs -- 40. Antianginal Drugs -- 41. Antihypertensive Drugs -- 42. Diuretic Drugs -- 43. Antilipemic Drugs -- 44. Anticoagulant Drugs -- 45. Antiplatelet Drugs -- 46. Thrombolytic Drugs -- Part VII. Endocrine System Drugs / Marilyn Herbert-Ashton -- 47. Pituitary and Parathyroid Hormones -- 48. Thyroid Drugs -- 49. Antithyroid Drugs -- 50. Corticosteroids -- 51. Antidiabetics -- 52. Hyperglycemic Drugs -- Part VIII. Female Reproductive System Drugs / Marilyn Herbert-Ashton -- 53. Estrogens -- 54. Progestins -- 55. Oral Contraceptives -- 56. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators & Bisphophonates -- 57. Uterine Stimulants -- 58. Uterine Relaxants (Tocolytics) -- 59. Fertility Agents -- Part IX. Male Reproductive System Drugs / Marilyn Herbert-Ashton -- 60. Androgens, Androgen Inhibitors, & Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors -- Part X. Gastrointestinal System Drugs / Nancy Elaine Clarkson -- 61. Antiulcer Drugs -- 62. Laxatives -- 63. Antidiarrheals -- 64. Antiemetics -- |
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Part XI. Drugs Acting on the Immune System and Antineoplastic Agents / Nancy Elaine Clarkson -- 65. Immunizing Agents -- 66. Immunosuppressant Agents -- 67. Biologic Response Modifiers -- 68. Antineoplastic Agents -- Unit XII. Herbal Remedies / Marilyn Herbert-Ashton -- 69. Common Herbal Remedies -- Appendix I. Vitamins -- Appendix II. Minerals -- Appendix III. Pregnancy Categories |
| Summary |
"A rapid way to access the most important facts about the medications that nurses need when caring for patients, 'Quick Look Nursing: Pharmacology', Second Edition provides an overview using a systems approach. A table at the beginning of each chapter conveniently lists all relevant medications, making it easy to see key drug groupings by body system. With a focus on patient teaching and nursing implications, this pharmacology review book can be used in the classroom, in clinical settings, or to prepare for exams." -- Publisher's website |
| Notes |
Description based on print version |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available in print |
| Subject |
Nursing.
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Pharmacology.
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Pharmacology.
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| Genre/Form |
Nurses Instruction.
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| Author |
Clarkson, Nancy Elaine.
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Ovid Technologies, Inc.
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| LC no. |
2007024685 |
| ISBN |
0763751286 (alk. paper) |
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9780763751289 (alk. paper) |
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