Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology For Nurses, 19th Edition
Authors: Michelle J. Willihnganz, Samuel L. Gurevitz, Bruce D. Clayton
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit 1: Applying Pharmacology To Nursing Practice .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 01: Drug Definitions, Standards, And Information Sources .................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 02: Basic Principles Of Drug Action And Drug Interactions................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 03: Drug Action Across The Life Span ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 04: The Nursing Process And Pharmacology ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Chapter 05: Patient Education To Promote Health ............................................................................................................................................ 49
Unit 2: Illustrated Atlas Of Medication Administration ............................................................................................................................................ 59
Chapter 06: Principles Of Medication Administration And Medication Safety................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 07: Percutaneous Administration ......................................................................................................................................................... 71
Chapter 08: Enteral Administration ................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Chapter 09: Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation Of Parenteral Medications ....................................................................................... 91
Chapter 10: Parenteral Administration: Intradermal, Subcutaneous, And Intramuscular Routes .................................................................... 100
Chapter 11: Parenteral Administration: Intravenous Route ............................................................................................................................. 111
Unit 3: Drugs Affecting The Autonomic And Central Nervous Systems.................................................................................................................. 122
Chapter 12: Drugs Affecting The Autonomic Nervous System ......................................................................................................................... 122
Chapter 13: Drugs Used For Sedation And Sleep ............................................................................................................................................. 135
Chapter 14: Drugs Used To Treat Neurodegenerative Disorders ...................................................................................................................... 145
Chapter 15: Drugs Used For Anxiety Disorders ................................................................................................................................................ 153
Chapter 16: Drugs Used For Depressive And Bipolar Disorders ....................................................................................................................... 163
Chapter 17: Drugs Used For Psychoses ............................................................................................................................................................ 177
Chapter 18: Drugs Used For Seizure Disorders ................................................................................................................................................ 187
Chapter 19: Drugs Used For Pain Management ............................................................................................................................................... 198
Unit 4: Drugs Affecting The Cardiovascular System ............................................................................................................................................... 209
Chapter 20: Introduction To Cardiovascular Disease And Metabolic Syndrome .............................................................................................. 209
Chapter 21: Drugs Used To Treat Dyslipidemias .............................................................................................................................................. 217
Chapter 22: Drugs Used To Treat Hypertension ............................................................................................................................................... 228
Chapter 23: Drugs Used To Treat Dysrhythmias ............................................................................................................................................... 243
Chapter 24: Drugs Used To Treat Angina Pectoris ............................................................................................................................................ 252
Chapter 25: Drugs Used To Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease ......................................................................................................................... 264
Chapter 26: Drugs Used To Treat Thromboembolic Disorders ......................................................................................................................... 272
Chapter 27: Drugs Used To Treat Heart Failure ................................................................................................................................................ 284
Chapter 28: Drugs Used For Diuresis ............................................................................................................................................................... 298
Unit 5: Drugs Affecting The Respiratory System .................................................................................................................................................... 312
Chapter 29: Drugs Used To Treat Upper Respiratory Disease .......................................................................................................................... 312
Chapter 30: Drugs Used To Treat Lower Respiratory Disease .......................................................................................................................... 324
Unit 6: Drugs Affecting The Digestive System ........................................................................................................................................................ 342
Chapter 31: Drugs Used To Treat Oral Disorders .............................................................................................................................................. 342
Chapter 32: Drugs Used To Treat Gastroesophageal Reflux And Peptic Ulcer Disease ..................................................................................... 355
Chapter 33: Drugs Used To Treat Nausea And Vomiting .................................................................................................................................. 368
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, Chapter 34: Drugs Used To Treat Constipation And Diarrhea .......................................................................................................................... 379
Unit 7: Drugs That Affect The Endocrine System ................................................................................................................................................... 392
Chapter 35: Drugs Used To Treat Diabetes Mellitus......................................................................................................................................... 392
Chapter 36: Drugs Used To Treat Thyroid Disease ........................................................................................................................................... 407
Chapter 37: Corticosteroids ............................................................................................................................................................................. 418
Chapter 38: Gonadal Hormones ...................................................................................................................................................................... 432
Unit 8: Drugs Affecting The Reproductive System ................................................................................................................................................. 444
Chapter 39: Drugs Used In Obstetrics .............................................................................................................................................................. 444
Chapter 40: Drugs Used In Men’s And Women’s Health .................................................................................................................................. 457
Chapter 41: Drugs Used To Treat Disorders Of Theurinary System .................................................................................................................. 469
Chapter 42: Drugs Used To Treat Glaucoma And Other Eye Disorders ............................................................................................................ 482
Chapter 43: Drugs Used To Treat Cancer ......................................................................................................................................................... 494
Chapter 44: Drugs Used To Treat The Musculoskeletal System ........................................................................................................................ 507
Chapter 45: Drugs Used To Treat Infections ..................................................................................................................................................... 519
Chapter 46: Nutrition ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 531
Chapter 47: Herbal And Dietary Supplement Therapy..................................................................................................................................... 541
Chapter 48: Substance Abuse .......................................................................................................................................................................... 552
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, Unit 1: Applying Pharmacology To Nursing Practice
Chapter 01: Drug Definitions, Standards, And Information Sources
Willihnganz: Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology For Nurses, 19th Edition
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: P. 9
OBJ: 1NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe, Effective Care Environment TOP: Nursing Process
Step: Assessment CON: Patient Education
2. Which Source Contains Information Specific To Nutritional Supplements?
A. USP Dictionary Of USAN & International Drug Names
B. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
C. United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP NF)
D. Drug Interaction Facts
ANS: C
United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary Contains Information Specific To Nutritional
Supplements. USP Dictionary Of USAN & International Drug Names Is A Compilation Of Drug
Names, Pronunciation Guide, And Possible Future FDA Approved Drugs; It Does Not Include
Nutritional Supplements. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Contains
Evidence-Based Information On Herbal Medicines And Herbal Combination Products; It Does
Not Include Information Specific To Nutritional Supplements. Drug Interaction Facts Contains
Comprehensive Information On Drug Interaction Facts; It Does Not Include Nutritional
Supplements.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: P. 4 OBJ: 3 NAT: NCLEX Client Needs Category:
Physiological Integrity
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment CON: Nutrition | Patient Education
3. Which Drug Reference Contains Drug Monographs That Describe All Drugs In A
Therapeutic Class?
A. Drug Facts And Comparisons
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