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, Brief Contents
Unit 1 Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology 42 Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants 741
43 Immunizing Agents 762
1 Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Connections 2
2 Drug Regulations 13
Unit 7 Pharmacology of the Respiratory System and Allergy
3 Pharmacokinetics 26
4 Pharmacodynamics 45 44 Pharmacotherapy of Asthma and Other Pulmonary
5 Adverse Drug Effects and Drug Interactions 55 Disorders 786
6 Medication Errors and Risk Reduction 70 45 Pharmacotherapy of Allergic Rhinitis and
7 The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in the Common Cold 810
Pharmacotherapy 84
Unit 8 Pharmacology of Infectious and Neoplastic Diseases
Unit 2 Pharmacology and the Nurse–Patient Relationship 46 Basic Principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy 834
8 Pharmacotherapy During Pregnancy and Lactation 98 47 Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall 848
9 Pharmacotherapy of the Pediatric Patient 110 48 Antibiotics Affecting Bacterial Protein Synthesis 868
10 Pharmacotherapy of the Geriatric Patient 123 49 Fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous Antibacterials 887
11 Individual Variations in Drug Responses 133 50 Sulfonamides and the Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract
Infections 900
Unit 3 Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System 51 Pharmacotherapy of Mycobacterial Infections 915
52 Pharmacotherapy of Fungal Infections 934
12 Review of Neurotransmitters and the Autonomic Nervous
53 Pharmacotherapy of Protozoan and Helminthic Infections 952
System 142
54 Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections 975
13 Cholinergic Agonists 155
55 Pharmacotherapy of HIV Infection and AIDS 996
14 Cholinergic Antagonists 170
56 Basic Principles of Antineoplastic Therapy 1020
15 Adrenergic Agonists 185
57 Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia 1036
16 Adrenergic Antagonists 201
Unit 9 Pharmacology of the Gastrointestinal System
Unit 4 Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System
58 Review of the Gastrointestinal System 1074
17 Review of the Central Nervous System 218
59 Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease 1082
18 Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders 227
60 Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other
19 Pharmacotherapy of Mood Disorders 253
Gastrointestinal Conditions 1103
20 Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses 281
61 Vitamins and Minerals 1130
21 Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Central
62 Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition 1147
Nervous System 304
63 Weight Reduction Strategies and the Pharmacotherapy of
22 Pharmacotherapy of Seizures 330
Obesity 1162
23 Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity 358
24 Central Nervous System Stimulants and Drugs for
Unit 10 Pharmacology of the Endocrine System
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 375
25 Pharmacotherapy of Severe Pain and Migraines 392 64 Review of the Endocrine System 1176
26 Anesthetics and Anesthesia Adjuncts 422 65 Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs 1183
27 Pharmacology of Substance Abuse 447 66 Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus 1200
67 Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders 1229
Unit 5 Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System 68 Corticosteroids and Drugs Affecting the Adrenal Cortex 1245
69 Estrogens, Progestins, and Drugs Modifying Uterine
28 Review of the Cardiovascular System 474
Function 1262
29 Pharmacotherapy of Hyperlipidemia 488
70 Drugs for Modifying Conception 1287
30 Pharmacotherapy with Calcium Channel Blockers 510
71 Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male
31 Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone
Reproductive System 1307
System 523
32 Diuretic Therapy and the Pharmacotherapy of Chronic
Unit 11 Additional Drug Classes
Kidney Disease 539
33 Pharmacotherapy of Fluid Imbalance, Electrolyte, 72 Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders 1328
and Acid–Base Disorders 561 73 Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders 1364
34 Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension 582 74 Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders 1389
35 Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris and Myocardial 75 Emergency Preparedness: Bioterrorism and Management of
Infarction 602 Poisoning 1409
36 Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure 622
37 Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias 641 Appendices
38 Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders 661 A Answers to Chapter Review 1425
39 Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders 691 B ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings 1457
Unit 6 Pharmacology of Body Defenses Glossary 1458
40 Review of Body Defenses and the Immune System 714 Credits 1477
41 Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation and Fever 723 Index 1478
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, Brief Contents
Unit 1 Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology 42 Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants 741
43 Immunizing Agents 762
1 Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Connections 2
2 Drug Regulations 13
Unit 7 Pharmacology of the Respiratory System and Allergy
3 Pharmacokinetics 26
4 Pharmacodynamics 45 44 Pharmacotherapy of Asthma and Other Pulmonary
5 Adverse Drug Effects and Drug Interactions 55 Disorders 786
6 Medication Errors and Risk Reduction 70 45 Pharmacotherapy of Allergic Rhinitis and
7 The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in the Common Cold 810
Pharmacotherapy 84
Unit 8 Pharmacology of Infectious and Neoplastic Diseases
Unit 2 Pharmacology and the Nurse–Patient Relationship 46 Basic Principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy 834
8 Pharmacotherapy During Pregnancy and Lactation 98 47 Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall 848
9 Pharmacotherapy of the Pediatric Patient 110 48 Antibiotics Affecting Bacterial Protein Synthesis 868
10 Pharmacotherapy of the Geriatric Patient 123 49 Fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous Antibacterials 887
11 Individual Variations in Drug Responses 133 50 Sulfonamides and the Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract
Infections 900
Unit 3 Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System 51 Pharmacotherapy of Mycobacterial Infections 915
52 Pharmacotherapy of Fungal Infections 934
12 Review of Neurotransmitters and the Autonomic Nervous
53 Pharmacotherapy of Protozoan and Helminthic Infections 952
System 142
54 Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections 975
13 Cholinergic Agonists 155
55 Pharmacotherapy of HIV Infection and AIDS 996
14 Cholinergic Antagonists 170
56 Basic Principles of Antineoplastic Therapy 1020
15 Adrenergic Agonists 185
57 Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia 1036
16 Adrenergic Antagonists 201
Unit 9 Pharmacology of the Gastrointestinal System
Unit 4 Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System
58 Review of the Gastrointestinal System 1074
17 Review of the Central Nervous System 218
59 Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease 1082
18 Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders 227
60 Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other
19 Pharmacotherapy of Mood Disorders 253
Gastrointestinal Conditions 1103
20 Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses 281
61 Vitamins and Minerals 1130
21 Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Central
62 Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition 1147
Nervous System 304
63 Weight Reduction Strategies and the Pharmacotherapy of
22 Pharmacotherapy of Seizures 330
Obesity 1162
23 Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity 358
24 Central Nervous System Stimulants and Drugs for
Unit 10 Pharmacology of the Endocrine System
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 375
25 Pharmacotherapy of Severe Pain and Migraines 392 64 Review of the Endocrine System 1176
26 Anesthetics and Anesthesia Adjuncts 422 65 Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs 1183
27 Pharmacology of Substance Abuse 447 66 Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus 1200
67 Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders 1229
Unit 5 Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System 68 Corticosteroids and Drugs Affecting the Adrenal Cortex 1245
69 Estrogens, Progestins, and Drugs Modifying Uterine
28 Review of the Cardiovascular System 474
Function 1262
29 Pharmacotherapy of Hyperlipidemia 488
70 Drugs for Modifying Conception 1287
30 Pharmacotherapy with Calcium Channel Blockers 510
71 Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male
31 Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone
Reproductive System 1307
System 523
32 Diuretic Therapy and the Pharmacotherapy of Chronic
Unit 11 Additional Drug Classes
Kidney Disease 539
33 Pharmacotherapy of Fluid Imbalance, Electrolyte, 72 Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders 1328
and Acid–Base Disorders 561 73 Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders 1364
34 Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension 582 74 Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders 1389
35 Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris and Myocardial 75 Emergency Preparedness: Bioterrorism and Management of
Infarction 602 Poisoning 1409
36 Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure 622
37 Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias 641 Appendices
38 Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders 661 A Answers to Chapter Review 1425
39 Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders 691 B ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings 1457
Unit 6 Pharmacology of Body Defenses Glossary 1458
40 Review of Body Defenses and the Immune System 714 Credits 1477
41 Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation and Fever 723 Index 1478
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