Pharmacology
Course Outline
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
- 0 Cerebral and Peripheral Vasodilating Agents
- 1 Diuretics
- 2 Lipid Lowering Agents
- 3 Anticoagulant, Hemostatic, and Thrombolytic Agents
Unit 3. Drugs Associated With Respiratory Therapies
- 4 Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants
- 5 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 Neurologic 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
- Immunosuppressant Agents
- Antirheumatic and Antigout Agents
Unit 9. Drugs Associated With Cancer Therapies
Unit 10. Drugs Associated With Anti-infective Therapies
- Antibacterial Agents
- Antitubercular Agents
- Antifungal Agents
- Antiviral Agents
Unit 11. Drugs Associated With Topical Agents
- Ophthalmic and Otic Agents
- Dermatologic Agents
Comprehensive Test--Questions
Answer Sheet for Comprehensive Exam
Comprehensive Test--Answer Key
Index
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