| Description |
xxii, 1140 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
| Contents |
SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS OF DRUG THERAPY: Introduction to pharmacology -- Basic concepts and processes -- Administering medications -- Nursing process in drug therapy -- SECTION 2: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Physiology of the central nervous system -- Opioid analgesiacs and opioid antagonists -- Analgesic- antipyretic- anti-inflammatory and related drugs -- Antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic drugs -- Antipsychotic drugs -- Antidepressants and mood stabilizers -- Antiseisure drugs -- Antiparkinson drugs -- Skeletal muscle relaxants -- Substance abuse disorders -- Central nervous system stimulants -- SECTION 3: DRUGS AFFECTING THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: Physiology of the autonomic nervous system -- Adrenergic drugs -- Antiadrenergic drugs -- Cholinergic drugs -- Anticholinergic drugs -- SECTION 4: DRUGS AFFECTING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Physiology of the endocrine system -- Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones -- Corticosteroids -- Thyroid and antithyroid drugs -- Hormones that regulate calcium and bone metabolism -- Antidiabetic drugs -- Estrogens, progestins, and hormonal contraceptives -- Androgens and anabolic steroids -- SECTION 5: DRUGS USED TO TREAT INFECTIONS: General characteristics of antimicrobial drugs -- Bata-lactam antibacterials: penicillins, cephalosporins, and other drugs -- Aminoglycosides and fluoroquinolones -- Tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and urinary agents -- Macrolides, ketolides, and miscellaneous antibacterials -- Drugs for tuberculosis and mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease -- Antiviral drugs -- Antifungal drugs -- Antiparasitics -- SECTION 6: DRUGS AFFECTING HEMATOPOIESIS AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM: Physiology of the hematopoietic and immune systems -- Immunizing agents -- Hematopoietic and immunostimulant drugs -- Immunosuppressants -- Drugs used in oncologic disorders -- SECTION 7: DRUGS AFFECTING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Physiology of the respiratory system -- Drugs for asthma and other bronchoconstrictive disorders -- Antihistamines and allergic disorders -- Nasal decongestants, antitussives, and cold remedies -- SECTION 8: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Physiology of the cardiovascular system -- Drug therapy for heart failure -- Antidysrhythmic drugs -- Antianginal drugs -- Drugs used in hypotension and shock -- Antihypertensive drugs -- Diuretics -- Drugs that affect blood coagulation -- Drugs for dyslipidemia -- SECTION 9: DRUGS AFFECTING THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Physiology of the digestive system -- Nutritional support products, vitamins, and mineral-electrolytes -- Drugs to aid weight management -- Drugs used for peptic ulcer and acid reflex disorders -- Laxatives and cathartics -- Antidiarrheals -- Antiemetics -- SECTION 10: DRUGS USED IN SPECIAL CONDITONS: Drugs in ophthalmic conditions -- Drugs used in dermatologic conditions -- Drugs used during pregnancy and lactation -- Appendices |
| Notes |
Accompanying photo atlas entitled: Lippincott's atlas of medication administration / Pamela Evans-Smith, 2nd ed., shelved at Q615.6/E92L/2005 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Chemotherapy.
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Drugs.
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Nursing.
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| Author |
Lammon, Carol Barnett.
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Pennington, Sandra Smith.
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| LC no. |
2005029110 |
| ISBN |
0781762634 paperback |
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