Pharmacology Connections to Nursing Practice 5th Edition Test Bank
UNIT 1: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY
- Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Connections
- Drug Regulations
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacodynamics
- Adverse Drug Effects and Drug Interactions
- Medication Errors and Risk Reduction
- The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Pharmacotherapy
UNIT 2: PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSE-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP
- Pharmacotherapy During Pregnancy and Lactation
- Pharmacotherapy of the Pediatric Patient
- Pharmacotherapy of the Geriatric Patient
- Individual Variations in Drug Responses
UNIT 3: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
- Review of Neurotransmitters and the Autonomic Nervous System
- Cholinergic Agonists
- Cholinergic Antagonists
- Adrenergic Agonists
- Adrenergic Antagonists
UNIT 4: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
- Review of the Central Nervous System
- Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
- Pharmacotherapy of Mood Disorders
- Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses
- Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System
- Pharmacotherapy of Seizures
- Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity
- Central Nervous System Stimulants and Drugs for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Pharmacotherapy of Severe Pain and Migraines
- Anesthetics and Anesthesia Adjuncts
- Pharmacology of Substance Abuse
UNIT 5: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
- Review of the Cardiovascular System
- Pharmacotherapy of Hyperlipidemia
- Pharmacotherapy with Calcium Channel Blockers
- Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
- Diuretic Therapy and the Pharmacotherapy of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pharmacotherapy of Fluid Imbalance, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders
- Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension
- Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction
- Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure
- Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias
- Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders
- Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders
UNIT 6: PHARMACOLOGY OF BODY DEFENSES
- Review of Body Defenses and the Immune System
- Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation and Fever
- Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants
- Immunizing Agents
UNIT 7: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND ALLERGY
- Pharmacotherapy of Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders
- Pharmacotherapy of Allergic Rhinitis and the Common Cold
UNIT 8: PHARMACOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS AND NEOPLASTIC DISEASES
- Basic Principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy
- Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall
- Antibiotics Affecting Bacterial Protein Synthesis
- Fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous Antibacterials
- Sulfonamides and the Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract Infections
- Pharmacotherapy of Mycobacterial Infections
- Pharmacotherapy of Fungal Infections
- Pharmacotherapy of Protozoan and Helminthic Infections
- Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections
- Pharmacotherapy of HIV Infection and AIDS
- Basic Principles of Antineoplastic Therapy
- Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia
UNIT 9: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
- Review of the Gastrointestinal System
- Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
- Weight Reduction Strategies and the Pharmacotherapy of Obesity
UNIT 10: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
- Review of the Endocrine System
- Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs
- Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus
- Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders
- Corticosteroids and Drugs Affecting the Adrenal Cortex
- Estrogens, Progestins, and Drugs Modifying Uterine Function
- Drugs for Modifying Conception
- Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System
UNIT 11: ADDITIONAL DRUG CLASSES
- Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders
- Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders
- Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders
- Emergency Preparedness: Bioterrorism and Management of Poisoning
Appendices
- Answers to Chapter Review
- ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings