Unit 1. Fundamental Principles of Pharmacology
1. Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Connections
2. Pharmacokinetics
3. Pharmacodynamics
4. Adverse Drug Effects and Drug Interactions
5. Medication Errors and Risk Reduction
6. Pharmacology of Substance Abuse
Unit 2. Pharmacology and the Nurse-Patient Relationship
7. Pharmacotherapy During Pregnancy and Lactation
8. Pharmacotherapy of the Geriatric Patient
9. Psychosocial, Gender, and Cultural Influences on Pharmacotherapy
10. Pharmacotherapy and Population-Based Care
11. The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Pharmacotherapy
Unit 3. Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System
12. Review of Neurotransmitters and the Autonomic Nervous System
13. Cholinergic Agonists
14. Cholinergic Antagonists
15. Adrenergic Agonists
16. Adrenergic Antagonists
Unit 4. Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System
17. Review of the Central Nervous System18. Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Insomnia
19. Pharmacotherapy of Mood Disorders
20. Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses
21. Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System
22. Pharmacotherapy of Seizures
23. Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity
24. Central Nervous System Stimulants and Drugs for Attention/Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
25. Pharmacotherapy of Severe Pain and Migraines
26. Anesthetics and Anesthesia Adjuncts
Unit 5. Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System
27. Review of the Cardiovascular System
28. Pharmacotherapy of Hyperlipidemia
29. Calcium Channel Blockers
30. Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
31. Diuretic Therapy and the Pharmacotherapy of Renal Failure
32. Pharmacotherapy of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders
33. Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension
34. Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction
35. Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure
36. Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias
37. Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders
38. Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders
Unit 6. Pharmacology of Body Defenses
39. Review of Body Defenses and the Immune System40. Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation and Fever
41. Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants
42. Immunizing Agents
Unit 7. Pharmacology of the Respiratory System and Allergy
43. Pharmacotherapy of Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders
44. Pharmacotherapy of Allergic Rhinitis and the Common Cold
Unit 8. Pharmacology of Infectious and Neoplastic Disease
45. Basic Principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy46. Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall
47. Antibiotics Affecting Bacterial Protein Synthesis
48. Fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous Antibacterials
49. Sulfonamides and the Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract Infections
50. Pharmacotherapy of Mycobacterial Infections
51. Pharmacotherapy of Fungal Infections
52. Pharmacotherapy of Protozoan and Helminthic Infections
53. Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections
54. Pharmacotherapy of HIV-AIDS
55. Basic Principles of Antineoplastic Therapy
56. Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia
Unit 9. Pharmacology of the Gastrointestinal System
57. Review of the Gastrointestinal System
58. Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease
59. Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions
60. Vitamins and Minerals
61. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
62. Weight Reduction Strategies and the Pharmacotherapy of Obesity
Unit 10. Pharmacology of the Endocrine System
63. Review of the Endocrine System64. Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs
65. Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus
66. Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders
67. Corticosteroids and Drugs Affecting the Adrenal Cortex
68. Estrogens, Progestins, and Drugs Modifying Uterine Function
69. Drugs for Modifying Conception
70. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System
Unit 11. Additional Drug Classes
71. Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders
72. Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders
73. Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders
74. Emergency Preparedness: Bioterrorism and Management of Poisoning
Glossary
Appendices
A. Answers to Critical Thinking Questions, Case Study, and NCLEX-RN (R) Review
B. Top 200 Drugs Ranked by Number of Prescriptions
C. Canadian Drugs and Their U.S. Equivalents.
D. Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not be Crushed
E. High Alert Medications
F. Confused Drug Names
