Includes index.

Unit I. Foundations of clinical pharmacology -- 1. General principles of pharmacology -- 2. The administration of drugs -- 3. Review of arithmetic and calculation of drug dosages -- 4. The nursing process -- 5. Patient and family teaching -- unit II. Anti-infectives -- 6. Sulfonamides -- 7. Penicillins -- 8. Cephalosporins -- 9. Tetracyclines, macrolides, and lincosamides -- 10. Fluoroquinolones and aminoglycosides -- 11. Miscellaneous anti-infectives -- 12. Antitubercular drugs -- 13. Leprostatic drugs -- 14. Antiviral drugs -- 15. Antifungal drugs -- 16. Antiparasitic drugs -- unit III. Drugs used to manage pain -- 17. Nonnarcotic analgesics : salicylates and nonsalicylates -- 18. Nonnarcotic analgesics : nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- 19. Narcotic analgesics -- 20. Narcotic antagonists -- unit IV. Drugs that affect the neuromuscular system -- 21. Drugs used to treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system -- 22. Adrenergic drugs -- 23. Adrenergic blocking drugs -- 24. Cholinergic drugs -- 25. Cholinergic blocking drugs -- 26. Sedatives and hypnotics -- 27. Central nervous system stimulants -- 28. Anticonvulsants -- 29. Antiparkinsonism drugs -- 30. Antianxiety drugs -- 31. Antidepressant drugs -- 32. Antipsychotic drugs -- 33. Cholinesterase inhibitors -- 34. Antiemetic and antivertigo drugs -- 35. Anesthetic drugs -- unit V. Drugs that affect the respiratory system -- 36. Antihistamines and decongestants -- 37. Bronchodilators and antiasthma drugs -- 38. Antitussives, mucolytics, and expectorants.

Unit VI. Drugs that affect the cardiovascular system -- 39. Cardiotonics and miscellaneous inotropic drugs -- 40. Antiarrhythmic drugs -- 41. Antianginal and peripheral vasodilating drugs -- 42. Antihypertensive drugs -- 43. Antihyperlipidemic drugs -- unit VII. Drugs that affect the hematological system -- 44. Anticoagulant and thrombolytic drugs -- 45. Agents used in the treatment of anemia -- unit VIII. Drugs that affect the gastrointestinal and urinary systems -- 46. Diuretics -- 47. Urinary anti-infectives and miscellaneous urinary drugs -- 48. Drugs that affect the gastrointestinal system -- unit IX. Drugs that affect the endocrine system -- 49. Antidiabetic drugs -- 50. Pituitary and adrenocortical hormones -- 51. Thyroid and antithyroid drugs -- 52. Male and female hormones -- 53. Drugs acting on the uterus -- unit X. Drugs that affect the immune system -- 54. Immunologic agents -- 55. Antineoplastic drugs -- unit XI. Drugs that affect other body systems -- 56. Topical drugs used in the treatment of skin disorders -- 57. Otic and ophthalmic preparations -- 58. Fluids and electrolytes -- Abbreviations -- Glossary -- Appendices -- A. MedWatch -- B. Selected herbs and natural products used for medicinal purposes -- C. USP medication errors reporting program -- D. Metric, apothecary equivalents and conversions -- E. Body surface area nomograms -- F. Vaccine adverse event reporting system -- G. Answers to review questions and medication dosage problems -- H. Examples of combination drugs.

"Renowned for its clear and concise approach, this skill-building text addresses the study of pharmacology and the nurse's role and responsibilities in drug administration. The text's nursing process framework provides a detailed review of the pharmacologic properties and therapeutic applications of drugs in all major classes."--Jacket.