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SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS OF DRUG THERAPY: Introduction to pharmacology |
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Basic concepts and processes |
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Administering medications |
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Nursing process in drug therapy |
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SECTION 2: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: Physiology of the central nervous system |
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Opioid analgesiacs and opioid antagonists |
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Analgesic- antipyretic- anti-inflammatory and related drugs |
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Antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic drugs |
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Antipsychotic drugs |
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Antidepressants and mood stabilizers |
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Antiseisure drugs |
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Antiparkinson drugs |
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Skeletal muscle relaxants |
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Substance abuse disorders |
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Central nervous system stimulants |
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SECTION 3: DRUGS AFFECTING THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: Physiology of the autonomic nervous system |
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Adrenergic drugs |
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Antiadrenergic drugs |
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Cholinergic drugs |
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Anticholinergic drugs |
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SECTION 4: DRUGS AFFECTING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Physiology of the endocrine system |
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Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones |
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Corticosteroids |
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Thyroid and antithyroid drugs |
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Hormones that regulate calcium and bone metabolism |
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Antidiabetic drugs |
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Estrogens, progestins, and hormonal contraceptives |
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Androgens and anabolic steroids |
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SECTION 5: DRUGS USED TO TREAT INFECTIONS: General characteristics of antimicrobial drugs |
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Bata-lactam antibacterials: penicillins, cephalosporins, and other drugs |
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Aminoglycosides and fluoroquinolones |
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Tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and urinary agents |
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Macrolides, ketolides, and miscellaneous antibacterials |
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Drugs for tuberculosis and mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease |
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Antiviral drugs |
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Antifungal drugs |
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Antiparasitics |
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SECTION 6: DRUGS AFFECTING HEMATOPOIESIS AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM: Physiology of the hematopoietic and immune systems |
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Immunizing agents |
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Hematopoietic and immunostimulant drugs |
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Immunosuppressants |
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Drugs used in oncologic disorders |
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SECTION 7: DRUGS AFFECTING THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Physiology of the respiratory system |
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Drugs for asthma and other bronchoconstrictive disorders |
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Antihistamines and allergic disorders |
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Nasal decongestants, antitussives, and cold remedies |
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SECTION 8: DRUGS AFFECTING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: Physiology of the cardiovascular system |
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Drug therapy for heart failure |
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Antidysrhythmic drugs |
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Antianginal drugs |
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Drugs used in hypotension and shock |
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Antihypertensive drugs |
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Diuretics |
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Drugs that affect blood coagulation |
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Drugs for dyslipidemia |
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SECTION 9: DRUGS AFFECTING THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Physiology of the digestive system |
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Nutritional support products, vitamins, and mineral-electrolytes |
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Drugs to aid weight management |
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Drugs used for peptic ulcer and acid reflex disorders |
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Laxatives and cathartics |
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Antidiarrheals |
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Antiemetics |
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SECTION 10: DRUGS USED IN SPECIAL CONDITONS: Drugs in ophthalmic conditions |
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Drugs used in dermatologic conditions |
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Drugs used during pregnancy and lactation |
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Appendices |
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SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS OF DRUG THERAPY: Introduction to pharmacology |
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Basic concepts and processes |
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Administering medications |
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