Pharmacology in nursing / Bonita Broyles, Barry Reiss, Mary Evans, Gayle McKenzie, Sussan Pleunik, Rachel Page.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1. Introduction to drugs and medication administration : -- 1. Medications/agents and factors affecting their action -- 2. Pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics -- 3. Calculating medication dosages -- 4. Principles and methods of medication administration -- 5. Intravenous medication therapy -- 6. Medication therapy for paediatric clients -- 7. Medication therapy for aged-care clients -- 8. Prevention of medication errors -- 9. Legal & ethical considerations for medication administration -- Section 2. Agents that interfere with microbial growth : -- 10. Antimicrobial therapy and antibacterial agents -- 11. Antiparasitic, antiviral and antifungal agents -- Section 3. Agents used to control pain and inflammation : -- 12. Anaesthetics -- 13. Analgesics and antipyretics -- 14. Anti-inflammatory agents -- 15. Agents used to treat hyperuricemia and gout -- Section 4. Agents affecting the nervous system : -- 16. Autonomic nervous system agents -- 17. Central nervous system sedatives and hypnotics -- 18. Antidepressant, antipsychotic and mood stabiliser agents -- 19. Agents used as central nervous system stimulants -- 20. Agents used to treat Alzheimer's disease -- 21. Antiparkinson's agents -- 22. Anticonvulsants -- 23. Agents used in musculoskeletal disorders -- 24. Substance abuse -- Section 5. Agents used to treat haematological disorders : -- 25. Agents used to treat anaemias -- 26. Agents affecting blood clotting -- Section 6. Agents used to treat cardiovascular disorders : -- 27. Cardiac stimulants and depressants -- 28. Agents that dilate blood vessels -- 29. Antihypertensives -- 30. Diuretics -- 31. Agents used in the treatment of hyperlipidaemia -- Section 7. Agents used to treat respiratory disorders : -- 32. Antihistamines and nasal decongestants -- 33. Antitussive agents and medications affecting respiratory secretions -- 34. Bronchodilators and prophylactic respiratory agents -- Section 8. Agents used to treat gastrointestinal disorders : -- 35. Vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional agents -- 36. Agents used to treat hyperacidity and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease -- 37. Anti-emetics and emetics -- 38. Laxatives and antidiarrheals -- Section 9. Agents used to correct endocrine imbalance : -- 39. Agents affecting thyroid, parathyroid, and pituitary function -- 40. Agents used to treat hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia -- Section 10. Agents affecting the reproductive system : -- 41. Sex hormones -- 42. Agents used in obstetrical care -- Section 11. Agents affecting immunity : -- 43. Agents affecting immunity -- 44. Agents used in the treatment of cancer -- Section 12. Agents used to treat eye, ear, and skin disorders : -- 45. Agents used in the treatment of eye disorders -- 46. Agents used in the treatment of ear disorders -- 47. Agents used in the treatment of skin disorders -- Section 13. Complementary medications : -- 48. Common complementary medication.

"Pharmacology in Nursing, Australian and New Zealand 2nd Edition, focuses on the use of drugs as medications within the healthcare environment in Australia and New Zealand. This text is a resource for nurses and health professionals in their understanding of drugs and their actions, especially with regard to the responsibilities of nurses in relation to medication administration and patient management."--Publisher's website.