The eighth edition of Introductory Clinical Pharmacology offers a clear, concise introduction to pharmacology, focusing on basic principles and the nurse's responsibility in drug administration.

Organized by body system, the book examines pharmacologic properties and therapeutic applications of drug classes. Summary Drug Tables present generic and trade drug names, uses, adverse reactions, and usual dosage ranges.

This edition has thoroughly updated drug information, pediatric alerts, patient safety alerts, chronic care alerts, and additional material on the nursing process.

Includes a free bound-in student CD-ROM.

Contents

1. Foundations of Clinical Pharmacology
2. Anti-Infectives
3. Drugs Used to Damage Pain
4. Drugs That Affect the Neuromuscular System
5. Drugs That Affect the Respiratory System
6. Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System
7. Drugs That Affect the Hematological System
8. Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal and Urinary Systems
9. Drugs That Affect the Endocrine System
10. Drugs That Affect the Immune System
11. Drugs That Affect Other Body Systems

Glossary

Appendices:

• MedWatch
• Select Herbs and Natural Products Used for Medicinal Purposes
• USP Medication Errors Reporting Program
• Body Surface Area Nomograms
• Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting Form
• Key to Abbreviations
• Answers to Reviw Questions and Medication Dosage Problems

Index

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