Pharmacology / [edited by] Catherine Paradiso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Unit 1 : Pharmacology and nursing. Essential principles of pharmacology -- Drug administration and the nurse's role -- Unit 2 : Drugs associated with cardiovascular therapies. Cardiotonic agents -- Antiarrhythmic agents -- Antihypotensive agents -- Calcium channel blockers -- Beta adrenergic blockers -- Nitrates -- Angiotension converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors -- Cerebral and peripheral vasodilating agents -- Diuretics -- Lipid lowering agents -- Anticoagulant, hemostatic, and thrombolytic agents -- Unit 3 : Drugs associated with respiratory therapies. Antihistamines, decongestants, antitussives, and expectorants -- Bronchodilators -- Unit 4 : Drugs associated with gastrointestinal therapies. Antiulcer, antiemetic, and emetic agents -- Laxative and antidiarrheal agents -- Unit 5 : Drugs associated with anesthesia and pain therapies. Anesthetic agents -- Narcotic analgesics -- Unit 6 : Drugs associated with neruologic and psychiatric therapies. Cholinergic and adrenergic agents -- Central nervous system stimulants -- Antiepileptic agents -- Antiparkinson agents -- Antianxiety agents, sedatives, and hypnotics -- Antidepressant agents -- Antipsychotic agents -- Skeletal muscle relaxants -- Unit 7 : Drugs associated with hormonal therapies and reproduction. Thyroid, pituitary, and parathyroid agents -- Antidiabetic agents -- Reproductive hormones -- Agents used in labor and delivery and postpartum -- Unit 8 . Drugs associated with anti-inflammatory therapies. Corticosteroids -- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents -- Immunosuppresant agents -- Antirheumatic and antigout agents -- Unit 9 : Drugs associated with cancer therapies. Antineoplastic agents -- Unit 10 : Drugs associated with anti-infective therapies. Antibacterial agents -- Antitubercular agents -- Antifungal agents -- Antiviral agents -- Unit 11 : Drugs associated with topical agents. Opthalmic and otic agents -- Dermatologic agents -- Comprehensive test questions -- Answer sheet for comprehensive exam -- Comprehensive test answer key.