Pharmacology Demystified, Second Edition

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Jim Keogh is on the faculty of Columbia University teaching courses in its technology certification program. He has spent 15 years developing computer systems for major Wall Street firms such as Salomen, Inc. and Bear Stearns and has written several best-selling books for Prentice Hall and IDG.

• CHAPTER 1 An Inside Look at Pharmacology What Is Pharmacology? The Source of Drugs Drugs Names Prescription versus Over-the-Counter Drugs Drug Effects Drug Safety Locating Drug Information Drug Orders The “Five Rights” Way of Drug Administration Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 2 Drug Action and Drug Interactions Drug Actions The First Pass Effect Pharmacodynamics Categories of Drug Action Therapeutic Index and Therapeutic Range Side Effects Summary Quiz CHAPTER 3Pharmacology and the Nursing Process The Nursing Process Nursing Diagnosis Patient Care Plan Teaching the Patient About Drugs Impact of Cultural Influences inDrug Administration Mother and the Fetus Pediatrics Elderly Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 4 Substance Abuse Drug Misuse and Abuse Behavioral Patterns of Addiction Healthcare Professionals andSubstance Abuse Detecting Substance Abuse Delayed Action Substances That Can Be Abused Dependence versus Tolerance Pathophysiologic Changes Occurring inSubstance Abuse Cultural Aspects of Substance Abuse Commonly Abused Substances Nursing Assessment Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 5 Principles of Medication Administration The Nursing Process andMedication Administration Assessment Required for Specific Drugs Administering Medication Evaluating the Patient AfterAdministering Medication Controlling Narcotics Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 6 Route of Administration Medication and Routes Z-Track Injection Technique Tips for Minimizing Pain Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 7 Dose Calculations The Metric System and Medication Converting Metric Units Formulas for Calculating the Desired Dose Parenteral Medications Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 8 Herbal Therapy Inside Herbal Therapy Forms of Herbal Therapies Hazards of Herbal Therapeutics Herbals Therapy and the Nursing Process The Do’s and Don’ts about Herbs Commonly Used Herbs Summary Quiz CHAPTER 9 Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins Vitamins and the Nursing Process Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 10 Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy Body Fluids Electrolytes Fluid Concentration IV Fluids Blood and Blood Products Fluid Replacement Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 11Nutritional Support Therapies Nutrition Nursing Process The Nursing Processing andParenteral Nutritional Therapy Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 12 Inflammation An Inside Look at Inflammation Combating Inflammation Summary Quiz CHAPTER 13 Antimicrobials—Fighting Infection Microorganisms—A Small FormidableOpponent Medication—A Formidable Defender Superinfections Preparing to AdministerAntimicrobial Medication Penicillin, Nursing Diagnosis,and Collaborative Problems Penicillin and Patient Education Cephalosporins, Nursing Diagnosis,and Collaborative Problems Macrolides and Drug-Drug Interactions Macrolides, Nursing Diagnosis,and Collaborative Problems Clindamycins and Drug-Drug Interactions Lincosamides, Nursing Diagnosis,and Collaborative Problems Vancomycin and Drug-Drug Interactions Vancomycin, Nursing Diagnosis,and Collaborative Problems Aminoglycosides andDrug-Drug Interactions Aminoglycosides, Nursing Diagnosis,and Collaborative Problems Tetracyclines and Drug-Drug Interactions Tetracyclines, Nursing Diagnosis,and Collaborative Problems Chloramphenicol andDrug-Drug Interactions Chloramphenicol Nursing Diagnosis,and Collaborative Problems Fluoroquinolones andDrug-Drug Interactions Fluoroquinolones, Nursing Diagnosis,and Collaborative ProblemsSulfonamides Tuberculosis Antifungal Drugs (Antimycotic Drugs) Antimalarial Anthelmintic Summary Quiz CHAPTER 14 Respiratory Diseases A Brief Look at Respiration Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders Lower Respiratory Disorders Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 15 Nervous System Drugs A Brief Look at the Nervous System Central Nervous System Stimulants CNS Depressants Autonomic Nervous System Cholinergics Anticholinergics Antiparkinsonism-Anticholinergic Drugs Antipsychotics Phenothiazines Depression Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 16 Narcotic Agonists A Close Look at Pain Influences on AdministratingPain Medication Components of Pain The Gate Control Theory Defining Pain Pain Assessment Pharmacologic Management of Pain Summary Quiz CHAPTER 17 Immunologic Agents A Brief Look at Immunity Vaccines Preventing Diseases Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 18 Gastrointestinal System A Brief Look at the Gastrointestinal System Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 19 Cardiac Circulatory Medications A Brief Look at the Cardiovascular System Circulatory Disorders Summary Quiz  CHAPTER 20Skin Disorders A Brief Look at the Skin Skin Disorders Summary Quiz CHAPTER 21Endocrine Medications A Brief Look at the Endocrine System Drugs and Hormones Summary Quiz CHAPTER 22Disorders of the Eye and Ear Eye Disorders Patient Education for Eye Medication Ear Disorders Patient Education for Ear Medication Summary Quiz  Final Exam Answers to Quiz and Final Exam Questions Appendix Index