Pharmacology and the nursing process / Linda Lane Lilley, RN, PhD, University Professor and Associate Professor Emeritus (Retired), School of Nursing, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, Shelly Rainforth Collins, PharmD, BCGP, President, Drug Information Consultants, Chesapeake, Virginia, Julie S. Snyder, MSN, RN-BC, Visiting Professor, College of Nursing, Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, Illinois.

Preceded by: Pharmacology and the nursing process / Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, Julie S. Snyder. Ninth edition. [2020].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pharmacology Basics. The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy ; Pharmacologic Principles ; Lifespan Considerations ; Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Considerations ; Medication Errors : Preventing and Responding ; Patient Education and Drug Therapy ; Over-the-Counter Drugs and Herbal and Dietary Supplements ; Gene Therapy and Pharmacogenomics ; Photo Atlas of Drug Administration -- Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System. Analgesic Drugs ; General and Local Anesthetics ; Central Nervous System Depressants and Muscle Relaxants ; Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs ; Antiepileptic Drugs ; Antiparkinson Drugs ; Psychotherapeutic Drugs ; Substance Use Disorder -- Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System. Adrenergic Drugs ; Adrenergic-Blocking Drugs ; Cholinergic Drugs ; Cholinergic-Blocking Drugs -- Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems. Antihypertensive Drugs ; Antianginal Drugs ; Heart Failure Drugs ; Antidysrhythmic Drugs ; Coagulation Modifier Drugs ; Antilipemic Drugs ; Diuretic Drugs ; Fluids and Electrolytes -- Drugs Affecting the Endocrine and Reproductive Systems. Pituitary Drugs ; Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs ; Diabetes Drugs ; Adrenal Drugs ; Women's Health Drugs ; Men's Health Drugs -- Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System. Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants ; Respiratory Drugs -- Antiinfective and Antiinflammatory Drugs. Antibiotics Part 1 ; Antibiotics Part 2 ; Antiviral Drugs ; Antitubercular Drugs ; Antifungal Drugs ; Antimalarial, Antiprotozoal, and Anthelmintic Drugs ; Antiinflammatory and Antigout Drugs -- Chemotherapeutic Drugs and Biologic and Immune Modifiers. Antineoplastic Drugs Part 1 : Cancer Overview and Cell Cycle - Specific Drugs ; Antineoplastic Drugs Part 2 : Cell Cycle - Nonspecific and Miscellaneous Drugs ; Biologic Response-Modifying and Antirheumatic Drugs ; Immunosuppressant Drugs ; Immunizing Drugs -- Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition. Acid-Controlling Drugs ; Bowel Disorder Drugs ; Antiemetic and Antinausea Drugs ; Vitamins and Minerals ; Anemia Drugs ; Nutritional Supplements -- Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Otic Drugs. Dermatologic Drugs ; Ophthalmic Drugs ; Otic Drugs -- Appendix : Pharmaceutical Abbreviations.

Gain the pharmacology knowledge and skills you need to administer medications safely. This book provides practical, easy-to-use pharmacology information, emphasizing the application of the nursing process and prioritization throughout the book. Coverage begins with pharmacology basics, then discusses drugs by body systems and drug functions. Hundreds of full-color illustrations show how drugs work in the body and depict key steps in medication administration. Written by pharmacology experts, this textbook makes it easy to understand and apply pharmacology concepts and to provide safe, quality nursing care. -- Adapted from publisher's description.