Pharmacology 11th Edition By Linda McCuistion, Kathleen Vuljoin, Mary Winton, Jennifer Yeager
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The Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 11th Edition by Linda E. McCuistion, Kathleen Vuljoin DiMaggio, Mary B. Winton, and Jennifer J. Yeager covers comprehensive nursing pharmacology across 18 core units and 58 chapters. The text frames every drug class within the standard nursing process (assessment, patient problem/diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
The main topics and units covered in this edition include: [1]
1. Foundations, Principles, and Safety
- Introduction to Pharmacology & Nursing: Covers the nursing process, patient-centered care, drug action, pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion), and pharmacodynamics. [1, 2]
- Clinical & Safety Issues: Focuses on the drug approval process, safety and quality in pharmacotherapy, preventing medication errors, and National Patient Safety Goals. [1, 2]
- Lifespan & Cultural Factors: Principles tailored to pediatric, geriatric, pregnant, and breastfeeding patients, along with pharmacogenetics and cultural considerations. [1, 2]
- Community & Alternative Care: Explores over-the-counter (OTC) medications, complementary/alternative therapies, and drugs for substance use disorders. [1]
- Drug Calculations: Comprehensive instructions on math review and step-by-step dosage calculation methods for adults and children. [1, 2]
2. Autonomic, Peripheral, and Central Nervous System Drugs
- Autonomic Nervous System: Adrenergic agonists/antagonists and cholinergic agonists/antagonists.
- Central & Peripheral Nervous Systems: Drugs for Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, neuromuscular disorders, anticonvulsants/anti-seizure medications, and anesthetics.
- Mental & Behavioral Health: Antipsychotics, anxiolytics, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers.
- Pain & Inflammation Management: Analgesics (opioid and non-opioid), NSAIDs, and drugs treating gout and migraines. [1]
3. Systemic and Body Function Drugs
- Cardiovascular System: Cardiac glycosides, antianginals, antidysrhythmics, diuretics, antihypertensives, anticoagulants, antiplatelets, thrombolytics, and antilipidemics.
- Respiratory System: Drugs for COPD, asthma, allergies, and common cold symptoms (bronchodilators, glucocorticoids, antihistamines).
- Gastrointestinal System: Antiulcer drugs, antiemetics, laxatives, and antidiarrheals.
- Endocrine System: Pituitary, thyroid, and parathyroid medications, antidiabetic drugs (insulin and oral hypoglycemics), and adrenal agents.
- Renal, Urologic, and Reproductive: Diuretics, drugs for urinary tract disorders, and gender-related therapies (contraceptives, hormone replacement, uterine stimulants/relaxants).
- Eye, Ear, and Skin: Topical and localized medications for ophthalmic, otic, and dermatologic conditions. [1]
4. Anti-Infectives, Immunology, and Advanced Therapies
- Antimicrobials: Antibacterials/antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones), antituberculars, antifungals, antivirals, and antimalarials.
- Immunologic Agents: Vaccines, immunizations, and biological response modifiers.
- Antineoplastics: Chemotherapy agents and targeted therapies for cancer treatment.
- Homeostasis & Emergency Drugs: Intravenous fluid and electrolyte replacement, nutritional support, and immediate pharmacotherapy for critical emergencies. [1]
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