TY  - BOOK
AU  - Broyles,Bonita
AU  - Reiss,Barry S.
AU  - Evans,Mary E.
AU  - McKenzie,Gayle
AU  - Pleunik,Sussan
AU  - Page,Rachel
TI  - Pharmacology in nursing
SN  - 9780170362030
U1  - 615.10994 23
PY  - 2017///]
CY  - South Melbourne, Victoria
PB  - Cengage Learning
KW  - Pharmacology
KW  - Australia
KW  - New Zealand
KW  - Drugs
KW  - Administration
KW  - Nursing
N1  - 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
N2  - "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
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