Pharmacology

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 System

18. 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 System

40. 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 Pharmacotherapy

46. 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 System

64. 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® 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