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| List of Tables | |
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| Preface | |
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| How to Use This Textbook | |
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| How to Use the StudyWARE | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations | |
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| Drug Laws | |
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| FDA and DEA | |
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| Health Care Workers and the Law | |
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| Drug Names and References | |
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| Classifications | |
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| Identifying Names | |
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| Legal Terms Referring to Drugs | |
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| Terms Indicating Drug Actions | |
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| Drug References | |
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| The Internet as Reference | |
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| Drug Cards | |
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| Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs | |
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| Sources of Drugs | |
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| Effects of Drugs | |
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| Drug Processing by the Body (Pharmacokinetics) | |
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| Absorption | |
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| Distribution | |
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| Metabolism | |
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| Excretion | |
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| Other Variables | |
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| Unexpected Responses to Drugs | |
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| Medication Preparations and Supplies | |
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| A Space-Age Drug Form | |
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| Standard Drug Forms | |
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| Supplies | |
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| Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement | |
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| Abbreviations | |
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| Systems of Measurement | |
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| Safe Dosage Preparation | |
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| Basic Arithmetic Test | |
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| Calculation Guidelines | |
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| Basic Calculation | |
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| Ratio and Proportion | |
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| Pediatric Dosage | |
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| Geriatric Dosage | |
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| Prevention of Medication Errors | |
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| Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration | |
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| Responsible Drug Administration | |
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| Medication Errors | |
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| Principles of Administration | |
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| Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route | |
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| Administration of Medications Orally | |
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| Administration of Medications by Nasogastric Tube | |
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| Administration of Medications by Gastric Tube | |
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| Administration of Medications Rectally | |
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| Administration by the Parenteral Route | |
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| Sublingual and Buccal Administration | |
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| Transcutaneous Drug Delivery System | |
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| Inhalation Therapy | |
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| Injections | |
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| Skin Medications | |
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| Application to the Mucous Membranes | |
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| Eye Medications | |
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| Poison Control | |
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| Poisoning by Ingestion | |
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| Poisoning by Inhalation | |
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| External Poisoning of Skin or Eyes | |
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| Poisoning by Sting and Snakebite | |
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| People at Risk | |
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| Drug Classifications | |
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| Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs | |
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| Fat-Soluble Vitamins | |
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| Water-Soluble Vitamins | |
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| Minerals | |
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| Antioxidants | |
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| Alternative Medicines | |
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| References | |
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| Online References | |
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| Skin Medications | |
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| Antipruritics | |
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| Corticosteroids | |
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| Emollients and Demulcents | |
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| Keratolytics | |
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| Scabicides and Pediculicides | |
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| Antifungals | |
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| Antivirals | |
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| Local Anti-Infectives | |
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| Agents Used to Treat Acne | |
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| Cautions for Topical Medications | |
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| Autonomic Nervous System Drugs | |
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| Adrenergics | |
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| Adrenergic Blockers | |
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| Cholinergics | |
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| Cholinergic Blockers | |
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| Antineoplastic Drugs | |
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| Antimetabolites | |
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| Alkylating Agents | |
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| Plant Alkaloids | |
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| Antibiotic Antineoplastics | |
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| Hormone Therapy | |
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| Biological Response Modifiers | |
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| Monoclonal Antibodies | |
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| Radioactive Isotopes | |
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| Cautions and Responsibilities for Antineoplastic Drugs | |
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| Urinary System Drugs | |
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| Diuretics | |
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| Medications for Gout | |
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| Antispasmodics | |
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| Cholinergics | |
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| Analgesics | |
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| Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) | |
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| Alpha-Blockers | |
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| Gastrointestinal Drugs | |
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| Antacids | |
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| Agents for Treatment of Ulcers and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | |
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| Antispasmodics/Anticholinergics | |
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| For Inflammatory Bowel Disease | |
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| Antidiarrhea Agents | |
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| Antiflatulents | |
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| Laxatives and Cathartics | |
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| Antiemetics | |
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| Prophylaxis | |
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| Anti-infective Drugs | |
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| Vaccines | |
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| Aminoglycosides | |
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| Cephalosporins | |
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| Macrolides | |
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| Penicillins | |
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| Quinolones | |
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| Tetracyclines | |
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| Antifungals | |
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| Antituberculosis Agents | |
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| Miscellaneous Anti-Infectives | |
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| Agents for VRE | |
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| Antivirals | |
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| Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDS Infections | |
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| HIV Information and Resources | |
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| Sulfonamides | |
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| Urinary Anti-Infectives | |
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| Eye Medications | |
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| Anti-Infectives | |
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| Anti-Inflammatory Agents | |
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| Antiglaucoma Agents | |
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| Mydriatics | |
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| Local Anesthetics | |
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| Analgesics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics | |
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| Analgesics | |
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| Local Anesthetic | |
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| Antimigraine Agents | |
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| Sedatives and Hypnotics | |
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| Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse | |
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| CNS Stimulants | |
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| Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) | |
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| Antidepressants | |
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| Antimanic Agents | |
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| Anxiolytics | |
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| Antipsychotic Medications/Major Tranquilizers | |
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| Alcohol | |
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| Drug Abuse | |
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| Musculoskeletal and Anti-inflammatory Drugs | |
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| Skeletal Muscle Relaxants | |
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| Anti-Inflammatory Drugs | |
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| Osteoporosis Therapy | |
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| Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, and Agents for Alzheimer's Disease | |
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| Anticonvulsants | |
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| Drugs for Absence Epilepsy | |
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| Drugs for Grand Mal and Psychomotor Epilepsy | |
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| Antiparkinsonian Drugs | |
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| Agents for Alzheimer's Disease | |
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| Endocrine System Drugs | |
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| Pituitary Hormones | |
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| Adrenal Corticosteroids | |
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| Thyroid Agents | |
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| Antithyroid Agents | |
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| Antidiabetic Agents | |
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| Reproductive System Drugs | |
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| Androgens | |
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| Impotence Agents | |
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| Estrogens | |
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| Progestins | |
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| Choice of Contraceptives | |
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| Drugs for Labor and Delivery | |
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| Other Gonadotropic Drugs | |
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| Infertility Drugs | |
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| Cardiovascular Drugs | |
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| Cardiac Glycosides | |
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| Antiarrhythmic Agents | |
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| Antihypertensives | |
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| Other Antihypertensives | |
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| Coronary Vasodilators | |
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| Antilipemic Agents | |
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| Vasoconstrictors | |
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| Anticoagulants | |
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| Platelet Inhibitor Therapy | |
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| Thrombolytic Agents | |
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| Colony Stimulating Factors (CSFs) | |
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| Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines | |
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| Oxygen | |
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| Respiratory Stimulants | |
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| Bronchodilators | |
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| Corticosteroids | |
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| Asthma Prophylaxis | |
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| Mucolytics and Expectorants | |
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| Antitussives | |
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| Antihistamines | |
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| Decongestants | |
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| Smoking Cessation Aids | |
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| Drugs and Older Adults | |
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| Cumulative Effects of Drugs | |
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| Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults | |
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| Drugs That May Cause Mental Impairment | |
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| Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs | |
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| Polypharmacy | |
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| References | |
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| Summary | |
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| Comprehensive Review Exam for Part I | |
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| Comprehensive Review Exam for Part II | |
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| Use Caution-Avoid Confusion | |
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| Glossary | |