Pharmacology for Nurses

About our authors Michael Patrick Adams, PhD, is an accomplished educator, author and national speaker. The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development in Austin, Texas, named Dr. Adams a Master Teacher. He has published two other textbooks with Pearson Publishing: Core Concepts in Pharmacology and Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice. Dr. Adams obtained his master’s degree in pharmacology from Michigan State University and his doctorate in education from the University of South Florida. Dr. Adams was on the faculty of Lansing Community College and St. Petersburg College, and served as Dean of Health Professions at Pasco-Hernando State College for 15 years. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences at Pasco-Hernando State College and Hillsborough Community College.Leland Norman Holland, Jr. PhD (Norm), over 25 years ago, started out like many scientists, planning for a career in basic science research. He was quickly drawn to the field of teaching in higher medical education, where he has spent most of his career. Among the areas where he has been particularly effective are preparatory programs in nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and allied health. Dr. Holland is both a professor and supporter in nursing education nationwide. He brings to the profession a depth of knowledge in biology, chemistry and medically related subjects such as microbiology, biological chemistry and pharmacology. Dr. Holland’s doctoral degree is in medical pharmacology. He is very much dedicated to the success of students and their preparation for careers in health care. He continues to motivate students in the lifelong pursuit of learning.Carol Quam Urban, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, is Director of the School of Nursing and Associate Dean for Practice and Strategic Initiatives in the College of Health and Human Services at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She has been on the faculty at Mason and considers the study of pharmacology to be a course that truly integrates nursing knowledge, skills and interdisciplinary teamwork. She credits her students, past and present, for providing a never-ending source of real-world stories that make learning about pharmacology enjoyable in class. She has also published the Pearson textbook Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice with Dr. Adams.

• UNIT 1: CORE CONCEPTS IN PHARMACOLOGY Introduction to PharmacologyDrug Approval and RegulationPrinciples of Drug AdministrationPharmacokineticsPharmacodynamicsUNIT 2: PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSE-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP The Nursing Process in PharmacologyMedication Errors and Risk ReductionDrug Administration Throughout the LifespanIndividual Variations in Drug ResponseThe Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in PharmacologyEmergency Preparedness and PoisoningsUNIT 3: THE NERVOUS SYSTEM Cholinergic Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous SystemAdrenergic Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous SystemDrugs for Anxiety and InsomniaDrugs for SeizuresDrugs for Emotional, Mood, and Behavioral DisordersDrugs for PsychosesDrugs for the Control of PainDrugs for Local and General AnesthesiaDrugs for Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous SystemDrugs for Neuromuscular DisordersSubstance AbuseUNIT 4: THE CARDIOVASCULAR AND URINARY SYSTEMS Drugs for Lipid DisordersDiuretic Therapy and Drugs for Renal FailureDrugs for Fluid Balance, Electrolyte, and Acid--Base DisordersDrugs for HypertensionDrugs for Heart FailureDrugs for Angina Pectoris and Myocardial InfarctionDrugs for ShockDrugs for DysrhythmiasDrugs for Coagulation DisordersDrugs for Hematopoietic DisordersUNIT 5: THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Drugs for Inflammation and FeverDrugs for Immune System ModulationDrugs for Bacterial InfectionsDrugs for Fungal, Protozoan, and Helminthic InfectionsDrugs for Viral InfectionsDrugs for NeoplasiaUNIT 6: THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Drugs for Allergic Rhinitis and the Common ColdDrugs for Asthma and Other Pulmonary DisordersUNIT 7: THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM Drugs for Peptic Ulcer DiseaseDrugs for Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal ConditionsDrugs for Nutritional DisordersUNIT 8: THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Drugs for Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal DisordersDrugs for Diabetes MellitusDrugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Female Reproductive SystemDrugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive SystemUNIT 9: THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM, EYES, AND EARS Drugs for Bone and Joint DisordersDrugs for Skin DisordersDrugs for Eye and Ear DisordersAppendices AnswersInstitute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP): ISMP's List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose DesignationsInstitute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP): ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care SettingsCalculating Dosages