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Nursing Pharmacology
This open access Nursing Pharmacology textbook is designed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students. It explains basic concepts of pharmacology and describes common medication classes. This book is not intended to be used as a drug reference book, but direct links are provided to DailyMed, which provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States.
- Author
- Ernstmeyer & Christman (Eds.)
- Publisher
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY
- Language
- EN
Contents· 150 sections
- 01: Kinetics and Dynamics
- 1.01: Pharmacology Basics Introduction
- 1.02: Absorption
- 1.03: Pharmacokinetics
- 1.04: Distribution
- 1.05: Metabolism
- 1.06: Excretion
- 1.07: Pharmacodynamics
- 1.08: Medication Types
- 1.09: Examining Effect
- 1.10: Medication Safety
- 1.11: Preparing for Administration
- 1.12: Module Learning Activities
- 1.13: Glossary
- 02: Legal and Ethical
- 2.01: Legal and Ethical Introduction
- 2.02: Ethical and Professional Foundations of Safe Medication Administration by Nurses
- 2.03: Legal Foundations and National Guidelines for Safe Medication Administration
- 2.04: Cultural and Social Determinants Related to Medication Administration
- 2.05: Preventing Medication Errors
- 2.06: Module Learning Activities
- 2.07: Glossary
- 03: Antimicrobials
- 3.01: Antimicrobials Introduction
- 3.02: Antimicrobial Basics
- 3.03: Administration Considerations
- 3.04: Nursing Process
- 3.05: Penicillins
- 3.06: Cephalosporins
- 3.07: Carbapenems
- 3.08: Monobactams
- 3.09: Sulfonamides
- 3.10: Fluoroquinolones
- 3.11: Macrolides
- 3.12: Aminoglycosides
- 3.13: Tetracyclines
- 3.14: Antivirals
- 3.15: Antifungals
- 3.16: Antimalarials
- 3.17: Antiprotozoals
- 3.18: Antihelmintic
- 3.19: Antituberculars
- 3.20: Miscellaneous Antibacterials- Glycopeptides
- 3.21: Module Learning Activities
- 3.22: Glossary
- 04: Autonomic Nervous System
- 4.01: Autonomic Nervous System Introduction
- 4.02: Autonomic Nervous System Basics
- 4.03: Using the Nursing Process with ANS Medications
- 4.04: ANS Medication Classes and Nursing Considerations
- 4.05: Nicotine Receptor Agonists
- 4.06: Muscarinic Receptor Agonists
- 4.07: Muscarinic Antagonists
- 4.08: Alpha-1 Agonists
- 4.09: Alpha-1 Antagonists
- 4.10: Alpha-2 Antagonists
- 4.11: Beta-1 Agonists
- 4.12: Beta-1 Antagonists
- 4.13: Beta-2 Agonists
- 4.14: Beta-2 Antagonists
- 4.15: Alpha and Beta Receptor Agonists (Catecholamines)
- 4.16: Module Learning Activities
- 4.17: Glossary
- 05: Respiratory
- 5.01: Respiratory Introduction
- 5.02: Respiratory Basics
- 5.03: Diseases of the Respiratory System
- 5.04: Nursing Process Considerations
- 5.05: Respiratory Medication Classes
- 5.06: Antihistamines
- 5.07: Decongestants
- 5.08: Antitussives
- 5.09: Expectorants
- 5.10: Beta-2 Agonist
- 5.11: Anticholinergics
- 5.12: Corticosteriods
- 5.13: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
- 5.14: Xanthine Derivatives
- 5.15: Module Learning Activities
- 5.16: Glossary
- 06: Cardiovascular and Renal System
- 6.01: Cardiovascular and Renal System Introduction
- 6.02: Review of Basic Concepts
- 6.03: Common Cardiac Disorders
- 6.04: Nursing Process Related to Cardiovascular and Renal Medications
- 6.05: Cardiovascular and Renal System Medications
- 6.06: Antiarrhythmics
- 6.07: Cardiac Glycosides
- 6.08: Antianginal Nitrates
- 6.09: Diuretics
- 6.10: Antihypertensives
- 6.11: Antilipemics
- 6.12: Blood Coagulation Modifiers
- 6.13: Erectile Agents
- 6.14: Module Learning Activities
- 6.15: Glossary
- 07: Gastrointestinal
- 7.01: Gastrointestinal Introduction
- 7.02: Basics- Gastrointestinal System Review
- 7.03: Anti-Ulcer Medications
- 7.04: Antidiarrheal Medications and Laxatives
- 7.05: Antiemetics
- 7.06: Module Learning Activities
- 7.07: Glossary
- 08: Central Nervous System
- 8.01: Central Nervous System Introduction
- 8.02: Review of Basic Concepts of the Central Nervous System
- 8.03: Disorders of the CNS System
- 8.04: Nursing Process- CNS Medications
- 8.05: CNS Depressants
- 8.06: CNS Stimulants
- 8.07: Antidepressants
- 8.08: Antimania
- 8.09: Antipsychotics
- 8.10: Anticonvulsants
- 8.11: Antiparkinson Medications
- 8.12: Module Learning Activities
- 8.13: Glossary
- 09: Endocrine
- 9.01: Endocrine Introduction
- 9.02: Endocrine System Basics
- 9.03: Corticosteriods
- 9.04: Antidiabetics
- 9.05: Thyroid Medications
- 9.06: Module Learning Activities
- 9.07: Glossary
- 10: Analgesic and Musculoskeletal
- 10.01: Analgesics and Musculoskeletal Introduction
- 10.02: Review of Basic Concepts
- 10.03: Conditions and Diseases
- 10.04: Nursing Process for Analgesics and Musculoskeletal Medications
- 10.05: Analgesic and Musculoskeletal Medications
- 10.06: Non-Opioid Analgesics
- 10.07: Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
- 10.08: Adjuvant Analgesics
- 10.09: Antigout
- 10.10: Anesthetics
- 10.11: Module Learning Activities
- 10.12: Glossary
- 11: Answer Key
- 11.01: Chapter 1
- 11.02: Chapter 2
- 11.03: Chapter 3
- 11.04: Chapter 4
- 11.05: Chapter 5
- 11.06: Chapter 6
- 11.07: Chapter 7
- 11.08: Chapter 8
- 11.09: Chapter 9
- 11.10: Chapter 10