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Pharmacology / Linda E. McCuistion and Kathleen Jo Gutierrez.

By: McCuistion, Linda.
Contributor(s): Gutierrez, Kathleen.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Real world nursing survival guide.Publisher: Philadelphia : W.B. Saunders, c2002Description: xviii, 446 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 0721690475; 9780721690476.Subject(s): Pharmacology | Pharmacology -- Nurses' Instruction | Health and Wellbeing | Pharmaceutical Preparations -- Nurses' Instruction | Pharmacology | NursingDDC classification: 615.1 MCC Summary: Offering a visual, interactive approach to explain topics such as drug pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacokinetics, this book covers a nurse's responsibilities in determining risk factors and administering medications.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Real World Nursing Survival Guide: Pharmacology is a study and review aid for nursing students struggling with this complex subject area. It offers a visual, interactive approach that clearly and engagingly explains topics such as drug pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics, and pharmacokinetics as well as the nurse's responsibilities in determining risk factors and administering medications. The first section of the book presents content in an illustrated multi-modal approach that explains key concepts and reviews topics with a range of engaging learning activities. The last section contains 150 NCLEX review questions with answers and rationales for both correct and incorrect answers.

Includes NCLEX review section.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 407-410) and index.

Offering a visual, interactive approach to explain topics such as drug pharmacodynamics, pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacokinetics, this book covers a nurse's responsibilities in determining risk factors and administering medications.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Pharmacology in Nursing Practice
  • Introduction
  • Drugs Affecting the Immune System
  • Antivirals and Antifungals
  • Biologic Response Modifiers and Immunosuppressants
  • Antineoplastics
  • Drugs Affecting the Nervous System
  • Sympathetic Nervous System Agents
  • Parasympathetic Nervous System and Antiparkinsonism Agents
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants and Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Anesthetics
  • Anxiolytics, Antidepressants, Mood Stabilizers, and Antipsychotics
  • Drugs Affecting the Hematologic System
  • Agents Affecting Coagulation, Bleeding and Blood Formation
  • Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure and Blood Flow
  • Antihypertensives
  • Antilipidemics
  • Drugs Affecting the Cardiac System Agents Affecting Cardiac Output
  • Antiarrhythmics
  • Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
  • Agents Affecting Upper Respiratory Disorders
  • Antihistamines
  • Antiasthmatics and Bronchodilators
  • Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
  • Thyroid, Parathyroid Agents
  • Anterior Pituatory Hormones, Glucocorticoids, Mineralcorticoids, and Adrenal Hormone Inhibitors
  • Antidiabetics
  • Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
  • Agents Affecting Hyperacidity, Gastric Mucosa, Motility and Flatulance
  • Antiemetics, Emetics and Agents Used for Digestive Problems
  • Laxatives and Antidiarrheals
  • Drugs Affecting the Genitourinary Tract and Renal Disorders
  • Agents Used in Urinary Tract Alterations and to Improve Renal Output
  • Agents used in Renal Failure
  • Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System
  • Male and Female Hormones
  • Agents Affecting Uterine Motility, Fertility, and Infertility
  • Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Drugs Affecting Nutrition
  • Agents Used for Nutritional Imbalances
  • Drugs Affecting the Sensory System
  • Ophthalmics and Otics
  • Dermatologics
  • Analgesics for Pain Relief
  • NCLEX½ Section