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The third edition of this comprehensive, in-depth pharmacology book builds on the outstandingly successful formula of previous editions. It is written at a level suitable for degree and post-registration nurses and the more able diploma student. It provides a solid introduction the basic principles of pharmacology, as well as a full account of clinical pharmacology and the nurse's role in drug management. The authors have extensively reviewed and revised the text to reflect developments in pharmacology and clinical practice, include recently licensed drugs. A range of review activities is included in the form of scenarios and case histories with appropriate questions for each section or chapter.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Preface to the third edition (p. vii)
• Acknowledgements (p. ix)
• Section 1 Medicines management (p. 1)
• 1. Medicines today (p. 3)
• 2. Control of medicines in hospital and community (p. 9)
• 3. Pharmaceutical services (p. 23)
• 4. The role of the nurse in drug therapy (p. 29)
• 5. Formularies (p. 39)
• 6. Nurse prescribing (p. 43)
• 7. The principles of medicine administration (p. 49)
• 8. Calculations (p. 59)
• 9. Oral, parenteral and transdermal administration of medicines (p. 67)
• 10. Clinical governance and safety in the use of medicines (p. 91)
• 11. The role of patients and carers in medicines management (p. 105)
• Section 2 General principles of pharmacology (p. 115)
• 12. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (p. 117)
• 13. Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions (p. 131)
• 14. Autonomic nervous system (p. 143)
• Section 3 Clinical pharmacology (p. 147)
• 15. Drug treatment of gastrointestinal disorders (p. 149)
• 16. Drug treatment of cardiovascular disorders (p. 169)
• 17. Drug treatment of respiratory disorders (p. 205)
• 18. Drugs acting on the central nervous system (p. 223)
• 19. Drug treatment of infections (p. 263)
• 20. Drug treatment of endocrine disorders (p. 293)
• 21. Drug treatment of genitourinary disorders (p. 319)
• 22. Drug treatment of malignant disease (p. 335)
• 23. Drugs affecting the immune response (p. 361)
• 24. Nutrition and blood (p. 379)
• 25. Drug treatment of musculoskeletal and joint diseases (p. 397)
• 26. Drug treatment of eye conditions (p. 409)
• 27. Drug treatment of ear, nose and oropharynx (p. 427)
• 28. Drug treatment of skin disorders (p. 439)
• 29. Anaesthetic agents (p. 463)
• 30. Palliative care (p. 469)
• Glossary and Appendices (p. 481)
• Glossary (p. 483)
• Appendix 1 Abbreviations (p. 487)
• Appendix 2 Normal values (p. 491)
• Index (p. 493)

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