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Detailed Contents | |
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Preface | |
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About the Authors | |
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List of Special Features | |
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Core Concepts in Pharmacology | |
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Introduction to Pharmacology: Drug Regulation and Approval | |
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Drug Classes and Schedules | |
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Toxicology and Emergency Preparedness | |
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Pharmacokinetics | |
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Pharmacodynamics | |
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Pharmacology and the Nurse-Client Relationship | |
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Drug Administration throughout the Lifespan | |
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The Nursing Process in Pharmacology | |
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Principles of Drug Administration | |
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Professional, Personal, and Cultural Influences in Pharmacotherapy | |
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Medication Incidents and Risk Reduction | |
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Psychosocial and Cultural Influences on Pharmacotherapy | |
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Natural Health Products and Alternative Therapies | |
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Substances of Addiction | |
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The Nervous System | |
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Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System | |
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Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia | |
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Drugs for Seizures | |
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Drugs for Emotional and Mood Disorders | |
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Drugs for Psychoses | |
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Drugs for Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System | |
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Drugs for the Control of Pain | |
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Drugs for Local and General Anesthesia | |
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The Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems | |
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Drugs for Hypertension | |
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Drugs for Lipid Disorders | |
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Drugs for Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, and Cerebrovascular Accident | |
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Drugs for Heart Failure | |
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Drugs for Dysrhythmias | |
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Drugs for Coagulation Disorders | |
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Drugs for Shock | |
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Drugs for Hematopoietic Disorders | |
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Drugs for Pulmonary Disorders | |
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The Immune System | |
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Drugs for Immune System Modulation | |
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Drugs for Inflammation, Fever, and Allergies | |
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Drugs for Bacterial Infections | |
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Drugs for Fungal, Protozoan, and Helminth Infections | |
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Drugs for Viral Infections | |
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Drugs for Neoplasia | |
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The Gastrointestinal System | |
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Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease | |
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Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders | |
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Drugs for Nutritional Disorders | |
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The Endocrine and Genitourinary Systems | |
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Drugs for Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders | |
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Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus | |
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Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Female Reproductive System | |
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Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System | |
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Drugs for Renal Disorders and Diuretic Therapy | |
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Drugs for Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders | |
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The Musculoskeletal System, Integumentary System, and Eyes/Ears | |
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Drugs for Muscle Spasms and Spasticity | |
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Drugs for Bone and Joint Disorders | |
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Drugs for Skin Disorders | |
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Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders | |
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Appendices | |
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Glossary | |
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Bibliography and References | |
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Index | |