Nursing Pharmacology

by Ernstmeyer & Christman (Eds.)

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This open access Nursing Pharmacology textbook is designed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students. It explains basic concepts of pharmacology and describes common medication classes. This book is not intended to be used as a drug reference book, but direct links are provided to DailyMed, which provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States.

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Publisher
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Subjects
Medicine, Nursing
Licence
CC BY 4.0, as LibreTexts states it
Who can read
Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Introduction
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Licensing
  7. Preface
  8. 1: Kinetics and Dynamics
  9. 1.1: Pharmacology Basics Introduction
  10. 1.2: Absorption
  11. 1.3: Pharmacokinetics
  12. 1.4: Distribution
  13. 1.5: Metabolism
  14. 1.6: Excretion
  15. 1.7: Pharmacodynamics
  16. 1.8: Medication Types
  17. 1.9: Examining Effect
  18. 1.10: Medication Safety
  19. 1.11: Preparing for Administration
  20. 1.12: Module Learning Activities
  21. 1.13: Glossary
  22. 2: Legal and Ethical
  23. 2.1: Legal and Ethical Introduction
  24. 2.2: Ethical and Professional Foundations of Safe Medication Administration by Nurses
  25. 2.3: Legal Foundations and National Guidelines for Safe Medication Administration
  26. 2.4: Cultural and Social Determinants Related to Medication Administration
  27. 2.5: Preventing Medication Errors
  28. 2.6: Module Learning Activities
  29. 2.7: Glossary
  30. 3: Antimicrobials
  31. 3.1: Antimicrobials Introduction
  32. 3.2: Antimicrobial Basics
  33. 3.3: Administration Considerations
  34. 3.4: Nursing Process
  35. 3.5: Penicillins
  36. 3.6: Cephalosporins
  37. 3.7: Carbapenems
  38. 3.8: Monobactams
  39. 3.9: Sulfonamides
  40. 3.10: Fluoroquinolones
  41. 3.11: Macrolides
  42. 3.12: Aminoglycosides
  43. 3.13: Tetracyclines
  44. 3.14: Antivirals
  45. 3.15: Antifungals
  46. 3.16: Antimalarials
  47. 3.17: Antiprotozoals
  48. 3.18: Antihelmintic
  49. 3.19: Antituberculars
  50. 3.20: Miscellaneous Antibacterials- Glycopeptides
  51. 3.21: Module Learning Activities
  52. 3.22: Glossary
  53. 4: Autonomic Nervous System
  54. 4.1: Autonomic Nervous System Introduction
  55. 4.2: Autonomic Nervous System Basics
  56. 4.3: Using the Nursing Process with ANS Medications
  57. 4.4: ANS Medication Classes and Nursing Considerations
  58. 4.5: Nicotine Receptor Agonists
  59. 4.6: Muscarinic Receptor Agonists
  60. 4.7: Muscarinic Antagonists
  61. 4.8: Alpha-1 Agonists
  62. 4.9: Alpha-1 Antagonists
  63. 4.10: Alpha-2 Antagonists
  64. 4.11: Beta-1 Agonists
  65. 4.12: Beta-1 Antagonists
  66. 4.13: Beta-2 Agonists
  67. 4.14: Beta-2 Antagonists
  68. 4.15: Alpha and Beta Receptor Agonists (Catecholamines)
  69. 4.16: Module Learning Activities
  70. 4.17: Glossary
  71. 5: Respiratory
  72. 5.1: Respiratory Introduction
  73. 5.2: Respiratory Basics
  74. 5.3: Diseases of the Respiratory System
  75. 5.4: Nursing Process Considerations
  76. 5.5: Respiratory Medication Classes
  77. 5.6: Antihistamines
  78. 5.7: Decongestants
  79. 5.8: Antitussives
  80. 5.9: Expectorants
  81. 5.10: Beta-2 Agonist
  82. 5.11: Anticholinergics
  83. 5.12: Corticosteriods
  84. 5.13: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
  85. 5.14: Xanthine Derivatives
  86. 5.15: Module Learning Activities
  87. 5.16: Glossary
  88. 6: Cardiovascular and Renal System
  89. 6.1: Cardiovascular and Renal System Introduction
  90. 6.2: Review of Basic Concepts
  91. 6.3: Common Cardiac Disorders
  92. 6.4: Nursing Process Related to Cardiovascular and Renal Medications
  93. 6.5: Cardiovascular and Renal System Medications
  94. 6.6: Antiarrhythmics
  95. 6.7: Cardiac Glycosides
  96. 6.8: Antianginal – Nitrates
  97. 6.9: Diuretics
  98. 6.10: Antihypertensives
  99. 6.11: Antilipemics
  100. 6.12: Blood Coagulation Modifiers
  101. 6.13: Erectile Agents
  102. 6.14: Module Learning Activities
  103. 6.15: Glossary
  104. 7: Gastrointestinal
  105. 7.1: Gastrointestinal Introduction
  106. 7.2: Basics - Gastrointestinal System Review
  107. 7.3: Anti-Ulcer Medications
  108. 7.4: Antidiarrheal Medications and Laxatives
  109. 7.5: Antiemetics
  110. 7.6: Module Learning Activities
  111. 7.7: Glossary
  112. 8: Central Nervous System
  113. 8.1: Central Nervous System Introduction
  114. 8.2: Review of Basic Concepts of the Central Nervous System
  115. 8.3: Disorders of the CNS System
  116. 8.4: Nursing Process- CNS Medications
  117. 8.5: CNS Depressants
  118. 8.6: CNS Stimulants
  119. 8.7: Antidepressants
  120. 8.8: Antimania
  121. 8.9: Antipsychotics
  122. 8.10: Anticonvulsants
  123. 8.11: Antiparkinson Medications
  124. 8.12: Module Learning Activities
  125. 8.13: Glossary
  126. 9: Endocrine
  127. 9.1: Endocrine Introduction
  128. 9.2: Endocrine System Basics
  129. 9.3: Corticosteriods
  130. 9.4: Antidiabetics
  131. 9.5: Thyroid Medications
  132. 9.6: Module Learning Activities
  133. 9.7: Glossary
  134. 10: Analgesic and Musculoskeletal
  135. 10.1: Analgesics and Musculoskeletal Introduction
  136. 10.2: Review of Basic Concepts
  137. 10.3: Conditions and Diseases
  138. 10.4: Nursing Process for Analgesics and Musculoskeletal Medications
  139. 10.5: Analgesic and Musculoskeletal Medications
  140. 10.6: Non-Opioid Analgesics
  141. 10.7: Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
  142. 10.8: Adjuvant Analgesics
  143. 10.9: Antigout
  144. 10.10: Anesthetics
  145. 10.11: Module Learning Activities
  146. 10.12: Glossary
  147. 11: Answer Key
  148. 11.1: Chapter 1
  149. 11.2: Chapter 2
  150. 11.3: Chapter 3
  151. 11.4: Chapter 4
  152. 11.5: Chapter 5
  153. 11.6: Chapter 6
  154. 11.7: Chapter 7
  155. 11.8: Chapter 8
  156. 11.9: Chapter 9
  157. 11.10: Chapter 10
  158. Back Matter
  159. Index
  160. Glossary
  161. Detailed Licensing