Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Occupations

List of Tables. Preface. How to Use the Student Activity CD-ROM. Part I: Introduction. Chapter 1: Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations. Chapter 2: Drug Names and References. Chapter 3: Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs. Chapter 4: Medication Preparations and Supplies. Chapter 5: Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement. Chapter 6: Safe Dosage Preparation. Chapter 7: Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration. Chapter 8: Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route. Chapter 9: Administration by the Parenteral Route. Chapter 10: Poison Control. Part II: Drug Classifications. Chapter 11: Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs. Chapter 12: Skin Medications. Chapter 13: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs. Chapter 14: Antineoplastic Drugs. Chapter 15: Urinary System Drugs. Chapter 16: Gastrointestinal Drugs. Chapter 17: Anti-Infective Drugs. Chapter 18: Eye Medications. Chapter 19: Analgesics, Sedatives and Hypnotics. Chapter 20: Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse. Chapter 21: Musculoskeletal and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. Chapter 22: Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, and Agents for Alzheimer"s Disease. Chapter 23: Endocrine System Drugs. Chapter 24: Reproductive System Drugs. Chapter 25: Cardiovascular Drugs. Chapter 26: Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines. Chapter 27: Drugs and Geriatrics. Summary. Appendix: Use Caution Avoid Confusion