Pharmacology and the nursing process / Linda Lane Lilley, Robert S. Aucker ; with study skills content by Richard E. Lake.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Pharmacology Basics. 1. The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy. 2. Pharmacologic Principles. 3. Lifespan Considerations. 4. Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Considerations. 5. Patient Education and Drug Therapy. 6. Over-the-Counter Drugs and Herbal Remedies. 7. Substance Abuse. 8. Photo Atlas of Drug Administration -- pt. 2. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System. 9. Analgesic Agents. 10. General and Local Anesthetics. 11. Central Nervous System Depressants and Muscle Relaxants. 12. Antiepileptic Agents. 13. Antiparkinsonian Agents. 14. Psychotherapeutic Agents. 15. Central Nervous System Stimulant Agents -- pt. 3. Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System. 16. Adrenergic Agents. 17. Adrenergic-Blocking Agents. 18. Cholinergic Agents. 19. Cholinergic-Blocking Agents -- pt. 4. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems. 20. Positive Inotropic Agents. 21. Antidysrhythmic Agents. 22. Antianginal Agents. 23. Antihypertensive Agents. 24. Diuretic Agents. 25. Fluids and Electrolytes. 26. Coagulation Modifier Agents. 27. Antilipemic Agents -- pt. 5. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System. 28. Pituitary Agents. 29. Thyroid and Antithyroid Agents. 30. Antidiabetic and Hypoglycemic Agents. 31. Adrenal Agents. 32. Women's Health Agents. 33. Men's Health Agents -- pt. 6. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System. 34. Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants. 35. Bronchodilators and Other Respiratory Agents -- pt. 7. Antiinfective and Antiinflammatory Agents. 36. Antibiotics. 37. Antiviral Agents. 38. Antitubercular Agents. 39. Antifungal Agents. 40. Antimalarial, Antiprotozoal, and Antihelmintic Agents. 41. Antiseptic and Disinfectant Agents. 42. Antiinflammatory, Antirheumatoid, and Related Agents -- pt. 8. Immune and Biologic Modifiers and Chemotherapeutic Agents. 43. Immunosuppressant Agents. 44. Immunizing Agents. 45. Antineoplastic Agents. 46. Biologic Response Modifiers -- pt. 9. Drugs Affecting the Gastrointesinal System and Nutrition. 47. Antacids and Acid Controllers. 48. Antidiarrheals and Laxatives. 49. Antiemetic (Antinausea) Agents. 50. Vitamins and Minerals. 51. Nutritional Supplements -- pt. 10. Miscellaneous Therapeutics: Hematologic, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic and Otic Agents. 52. Blood-Forming Agents. 53. Dermatologic Agents. 54. Ophthalmic Agents. 55. Otic Agents.

"The third edition of this text offers an introduction to pharmacology for nursing students. It focuses on the mechanisms of action of drugs and their individual drug profiles - and then applies the nursing process to drug therapy. What's more, this text incorporates Study Skills Tips - researched and proven strategies to help you retain and recall important drug information."--Jacket.