ON NURSING
PHARMACOLOGY 8TH
EDITION TEST BANK
BY AMY KARCH -
CHAPTER 1-59 |
COMPLETE GUIDE
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Table.of.Contents
Chapter-by-Chapter Topic Summary (1–59)
FOUNDATIONS OF PHARMACOLOGY
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Drugs
• Drug names, sources, classifications
• Drug standards, laws, and regulations
• Prescription vs OTC drugs
Chapter 2 – Drugs and the Body
• Pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
• Pharmacodynamics and receptor action
• Drug–drug and drug–food interactions
Chapter 3 – Toxic Effects of Drugs
• Adverse reactions and toxicity
• Allergic responses
• Overdose management and antidotes
Chapter 4 – Nursing Process in Drug Therapy & Patient Safety
• Medication administration principles
• Rights of medication administration
• Error prevention and documentation
Chapter 5 – Dosage Calculations
• Metric, household, and apothecary systems
• Oral, IV, pediatric dosage calculations
• Safe dose determination
Chapter 6 – Challenges to Effective Drug Therapy
• Nonadherence factors
• Cultural, financial, and lifestyle influences
• Special populations (pediatrics, geriatrics)
CELLULAR & ANTIINFECTIVE DRUGS
Chapter 7 – Introduction to Cell Physiology
• Cell structure and function
• Cellular receptors and signaling
• Drug action at the cellular level
Chapter 8 – Antiinfective Agents
• Overview of antimicrobial therapy
• Resistance mechanisms
• Broad vs narrow spectrum drugs
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Chapter 9 – Antibiotics
• Penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, etc.
• Mechanisms of action
• Nursing considerations and adverse effects
Chapter 10 – Antiviral Agents
• Antivirals for HIV, influenza, herpes
• Viral replication inhibition
• Toxicities and resistance
Chapter 11 – Antifungal Agents
• Systemic and topical antifungals
• Fungal cell membrane disruption
• Safety considerations
Chapter 12 – Antiprotozoal Agents
• Malaria, amoebiasis, giardiasis treatment
• Protozoal life cycles
• Drug selection principles
Chapter 13 – Anthelmintic Agents
• Treatment of parasitic worm infections
• Drug mechanisms and dosing
• Public health considerations
Chapter 14 – Antineoplastic Agents
• Chemotherapy drug classes
• Cell cycle–specific drugs
• Toxicities (myelosuppression, alopecia)
IMMUNE SYSTEM & INFLAMMATION
Chapter 15 – Immune Response & Inflammation
• Immune system overview
• Inflammatory mediators
• Hypersensitivity reactions
Chapter 16 – Antiinflammatory & Antiarthritis Drugs
• NSAIDs, corticosteroids, DMARDs
• Pain and inflammation control
• Long-term safety issues
Chapter 17 – Immune Modulators
• Immunosuppressants and stimulants
• Transplant and autoimmune therapy
• Infection risk management
Chapter 18 – Vaccines and Sera
• Active vs passive immunity
• Immunization schedules
• Nursing responsibilities
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