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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Mathematics and Dosage Calculations | |
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| Numerals and Fractions | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Arabic and Roman Numerals | |
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| Fractions | |
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| Relative Values of Fractions | |
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| Addition of Fractions | |
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| Subtraction of Fractions | |
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| The Process of Cancellation | |
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| Multiplication of Fractions | |
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| Division of Fractions | |
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| Review Problems | |
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| Self-Assessment | |
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| Decimal Fractions | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Understanding Decimal Fractions | |
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| Reading and Writing Decimal Fractions | |
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| Expressing a Common Fraction as a Decimal Fraction | |
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| Expressing a Decimal Fraction as a Common Fraction | |
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| Addition of Decimals | |
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| Subtraction of Decimals | |
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| Multiplication of Decimals | |
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| Division of Decimals | |
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| Percentage | |
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| Determining Quantity if a Percent Is Given | |
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| Review Problems | |
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| Self-Assessment | |
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| Ratio and Proportion | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Understanding Ratio | |
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| Understanding Proportion | |
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| Review Problems | |
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| Self-Assessment | |
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| The Metric System | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Metric System Guidelines | |
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| The Language of the Metric System | |
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| Fundamental Units | |
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| Conversion | |
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| Calculating Dosage According to Kilogram of Body Weight | |
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| Review Problems | |
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| Self-Assessment | |
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| Household Measures | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Household Measures | |
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| Conversion | |
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| Review Problems | |
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| Self-Assessment | |
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| Temperature Equivalents | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Converting a Fahrenheit Reading to the Celsius Scale | |
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| Converting a Celsius Reading to the Fahrenheit Scale | |
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| Review Problems | |
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| Self-Assessment | |
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| Calculating Adult Dosages: Oral and Parenteral Forms | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Routes of Administration | |
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| Weight and Volume | |
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| Calculating Adult Dosage | |
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| Medications Measured in Units | |
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| How to Calculate Unit Dosages | |
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| Review Problems | |
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| Self-Assessment | |
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| Calculating Children's Dosages | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Guidelines for Administering Pediatric Medications | |
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| Calculating Children's Dosages | |
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| Review Problems | |
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| Self-Assessment | |
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| Introduction to Pharmacology | |
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| Drug Sources, Schedules, and Dosages | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Drugs | |
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| Sources of Drugs | |
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| Herbs and Supplements | |
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| Drug Legislation | |
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| Drug References | |
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| Drug Dosage | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Forms of Drugs and How They Act | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Routes of Administration | |
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| Classification of Drugs/Therapeutic Action | |
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| Principal Actions of Drugs | |
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| Factors That Affect Drug Action | |
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| Undesirable Actions of Drugs | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| The Medication Order | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Medication Order | |
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| The Medication Label | |
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| Abbreviations | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Medication Administration Essentials | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Legal Implications | |
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| The "Six Rights" of Proper Drug Administration | |
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| Essential Medication Guidelines | |
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| Safe Storage of Medications | |
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| Documentation of Drug Administration | |
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| Ethical Considerations | |
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| Medication Error | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Administration of Nonparenteral Medications | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Oral Medications | |
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| Equipment and Supplies | |
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| Administration of Oral Medications | |
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| Administration of Ophthalmic Medications | |
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| Administration of Otic Medications | |
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| Administration of Nasal Medications | |
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| Administration of Rectal Medications | |
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| Special Delivery Medications | |
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| Administering Drugs by Inhalation | |
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| Administration of Oxygen | |
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| Methods of Oxygen Delivery | |
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| Oxygen Safety Precautions | |
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| Administering Drugs by Local Application | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Parenteral Equipment and Supplies | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Parts of a Syringe | |
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| Classification of Syringes | |
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| Preventing Needlestick Injuries in Health Care Settings | |
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| Measuring Medication in a Syringe | |
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| Hypodermic Needles | |
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| Preparing Equipment and Supplies for an Injection | |
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| Mixing Two Medications in One Syringe-Needle Unit | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Administration of Parenteral Medications | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Advantages of the Parenteral Route | |
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| Disadvantages of the Parenteral Route | |
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| Preparing the Patient for an Injection | |
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| Patient Assessment | |
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| Site Selection | |
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| Marking the Correct Site for Intramuscular Injection | |
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| Basic Guidelines for the Administration of Injections | |
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| "Z"-Track Method of Intramuscular Injection | |
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| Special Considerations for the Administration of Insulin | |
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| Principles of Intravenous (IV) Therapy | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Allergy: An Overview | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Appearance of Symptoms | |
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| Allergic Rhinitis | |
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| Diagnosis | |
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| Treatment | |
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| Administration of Allergenic Extracts | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Drugs, Vitamins and Minerals, and Substance Abuse 237 | |
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| Antibiotic Agents | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Spotlight: Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Disease | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Treatment of Infectious Diseases | |
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| Adverse Reactions | |
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| Major Antibiotic Groupings | |
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| Additional Antibiotics | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Antiseptics and Disinfectants | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Antifungal, Antiviral, and Immunizing Agents | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Antifungal Agents | |
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| Antiviral Agents | |
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| Antiretroviral Agents | |
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| Spotlight: HIV in Babies and Children | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Immunization | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Antineoplastic Agents | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Spotlight: Breast Cancer | |
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| Spotlight: Abnormal Conditions of the Prostate Gland | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Chemotherapy with Antineoplastic Agents | |
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| Care of Chemotherapy Patients | |
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| Classifications of Antineoplastic Agents | |
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| Combination Chemotherapy | |
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| Other Forms of Treatment for Cancer | |
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| Cancer Treatment of the Future | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Vitamins and Minerals | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Five Major Food Groups | |
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| Spotlight: Proper Nutrition-A Plan to Improve Health | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Vitamins | |
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| Minerals | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Psychotropic Agents | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Spotlight: Stress and Anxiety | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Antianxiety Agents | |
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| Antidepressant Agents | |
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| Antimanic Agent(s) | |
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| Antipsychotic Agents | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Substance Abuse | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Some Substances Being Abused | |
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| Groups of Drugs | |
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| Spotlight: Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction | |
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| Recognizing Substance Abuse | |
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| Substance Abuse in the Workplace | |
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| Organizations and Help Groups | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Effects of Medications on Body Systems | |
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| Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Spotlight: Exercise-Benefits and Injuries | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Anti-inflammatory Drugs | |
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| Agents Used to Treat Gout | |
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| Skeletal Muscle Relaxants | |
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| Neuromuscular Blocking Agents | |
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| Skeletal Muscle Stimulants | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Spotlight: Ulcers and Helicobacter pylori Bacteria | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Antiulcer Agents | |
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| Antacids | |
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| Histamine H[subscript 2]-Receptor Antagonist | |
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| Mucosal Protective Medications | |
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| Gastric Acid-Pump Inhibitors | |
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| Laxatives | |
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| Antidiarrheal Agents | |
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| Anthelmintics | |
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| Antiprotozoal Agents | |
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| Antiemetics | |
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| Emetics | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Medications Used for Circulatory System Disorders | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Spotlight: Heart Disease | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| How Drugs Affect the Heart | |
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| Drugs That Affect the Blood | |
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| Agents Used in Treating Megaloblastic Anemias | |
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| Antihyperlipidemic Agents | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Medications That Affect the Respiratory System | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Antihistamines | |
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| Decongestants | |
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| Antitussives | |
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| Expectorants and Mucolytics | |
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| Bronchodilators | |
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| Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (Blockers) | |
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| Anticholinergic Agents | |
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| Glucocorticoids | |
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| Spotlight: Tuberculosis | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Diuretics | |
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| Spotlight: Urinary Tract Infections: Cystitis | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Urinary Tract Antibacterials | |
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| Urinary Tract Antiseptics | |
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| Miscellaneous Agents | |
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| Selected Agents That Discolor Urine | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Pituitary | |
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| The Thyroid | |
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| The Parathyroids | |
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| The Adrenals | |
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| The Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans) | |
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| Spotlight: Diabetes Mellitus | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Insulin | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Oral Hypoglycemic Agents | |
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| Thiazolidinediones | |
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| Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors | |
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| Meglitinides | |
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| Hyperglycemic Agents | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Medications That Affect the Nervous System | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Spotlight: Pain | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Analgesics | |
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| Analgesic-Antipyretics | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Sedatives and Hypnotics | |
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| Antiparkinsonian Drugs | |
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| Alzheimer's Disease | |
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| Anticonvulsants | |
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| Anesthetics | |
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| Ophthalmic Drugs | |
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| Drugs Used in Vertigo, Motion Sickness, and Vomiting | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Medications That Affect the Reproductive System | |
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| Objectives | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Female Hormones | |
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| Hormone Replacement Therapy | |
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| Spotlight: Birth Control | |
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| Oral Contraceptives | |
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| Male Hormones | |
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| Erectile Dysfunction | |
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| Drugs Used During Labor and Delivery | |
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| Special Considerations: The Older Adult | |
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| Special Considerations: The Child | |
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| Critical Thinking Questions and Activities | |
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| Spot Check | |
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| Review Questions | |
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| Web Sites | |
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| Drug Index | |
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| General Index | |