Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy

SECTION 1        The Conceptual Framework of Pharmacology
1          The Foundation of Pharmacology: Quality and Safety
2          Basic Concepts and Processes
3          Medication Administration and the Nursing Process of Drug Therapy
            
SECTION 2        Drug Therapy Throughout the Lifespan
4          Pharmacology and the Care of Infants and Pediatric Patients
            Medication Administration in Pediatrics
5          Pharmacology and the Care of Adults and Geriatric Patients
6          Pharmacology and the Care of Pregnant or Lactating Woman
7          Pharmacology and Women's Health
8          Pharmacology and Men's Health
 
SECTION 3        Drugs Affecting the Hematopoietic and Immune Systems
9          Drug Therapy for Coagulation Disorders
10        Drug Therapy for Dyslipidemia
11        Drug Therapy for Hematopoietic Disorders
12        Drug Therapy: Immunizations
13        Drug Therapy to Decrease Immunity
14        Drug Therapy for the Treatment of Cancer
 
SECTION 4        Drugs Affecting Inflammation and Infection
15        Inflammation, Infection, and the Use of Antimicrobial Agents
16        Drug Therapy to Decrease Pain, Fever, and Inflammation
17        Drug Therapy With Corticosteroids
18        Drug Therapy With Beta-Lactam Antibacterial Agents
19        Drug Therapy With Aminoglycosides and Fluoroquinolones
20        Drug Therapy With Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides, and Urinary Antiseptics
21        Drug Therapy With Macrolides and Miscellaneous Anti-infective Agents
22        Drug Therapy for Tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium Complex Disease
23        Drug Therapy for Viral Infections
24        Drug Therapy for Fungal Infections
25        Drug Therapy for Parasitic Infections
 
SECTION 5        Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
26        Drug Therapy for Hypertension
27        Drug Therapy for Dysrhythmias
28        Drug Therapy for Coronary Heart Disease
29        Drug Therapy for Shock and Hypotension          
30        Drug Therapy for Heart Failure
            
SECTION 6        Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
31        Drug Therapy for Nasal Congestion and Cough   
32        Drug Therapy to Decrease Histamine Effects and Allergic Response        
33        Drug Therapy for Asthma and Bronchoconstriction
            
SECTION 7        Drugs Affecting the Renal and Digestive Systems
34        Drug Therapy for Fluid Volume Excess   
35        Nutritional Support Products, Vitamins, and Mineral Supplements         
36        Drug Therapy for Weight Management
37        Drug Therapy for Peptic Ulcer Disease and Hyperacidity
38        Drug Therapy for Nausea and Vomiting
39        Drug Therapy for Constipation and Elimination Problems           
40        Drug Therapy for Diarrhea
            
SECTION 8        Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
41        Drug Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus
42        Drug Therapy for Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
43        Drug Therapy for Pituitary and Hypothalamic Dysfunction
44        Drug Therapy to Regulate Calcium and Bone Metabolism
45        Drug Therapy for Addison's Disease and Cushing's Disease
            
Section 9          Drugs Affecting the Autonomic and Central Nervous System
46        Physiology of the Autonomic and Central Nervous Systems and Indications for the Use of Drug Therapy
47        Drug Therapy for Myasthenia Gravis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Urinary Retention
48        Drug Therapy for Parkinson's Disease, Urinary Spasticity, and Disorders Requiring Anticholinergic Drug Therapy
49        Drug Therapy With Opioids
50        Drug Therapy With Local Anesthetics
51        Drug Therapy With General Anesthetics
52        Drug Therapy for Migraines and Other Headaches
53        Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Spasticity
54        Drug Therapy for Anxiety and Insomnia
55        Drug Therapy for Depression and Mood Stabilization
56        Drug Therapy for Psychotic Disorders
57        Drug Therapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Narcolepsy 
58        Drug Therapy for Substance Abuse Disorders
            
Section 10        Drugs Affecting the Eye, Ear, and Skin
59        Drug Therapy for Disorders of the Eye
60        Drug Therapy for Disorders of the Ear
61        Drug Therapy for Disorders of the Skin
            
Index
Appendix A       Answers for NCLEX Success (online)
Appendix B       Answers for the Clinical Application Case Studies (online)
Appendix C       Critical Thinking Questions and Answers (online)
Appendix D      The International System of Units (online)
Appendix E       Serum Drug Concentrations (online)
Appendix F       Tables of Normal Laboratory Values (online)