Who Will Benefit From This Book?
Why Is This Book Important to the Profession?
Acknowledgments and Dedication
Unit I: Introduction to Pharmacology
1. Fundamentals of Pharmacology
History of Medicines and Their Use
Drug Dosage Forms and Delivery Systems
2. Principles of Pharmacology
Body Fluid Compartments and Electrolytes
Drug-Receptor Interactions
Factors Influencing Adherence to Drug Therapy
4. Drug Interactions and Medication Errors
Mechanisms of Drug Interactions
Avoiding Undesired Drug Interactions
Avoiding Medication Errors
Unit II: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System
Neurochemistry of Anxiety
Drugs Used to Treat Anxiety
6. Treatment of Depression
Neurochemistry of Depression
Drugs Used to Treat Depression
Drugs Used to Treat Bipolar Disorder
7. Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses
Neurochemistry of Schizophrenia and Psychoses
Drugs Used to Treat Schizophrenia and Psychosis
8. Treatment of Alzheimer, Huntington, and Parkinson Disease
9. Treatment of Seizure Disorders
Neurochemistry of Seizures
Drugs Used to Treat Seizure Disorders
10. Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache
Conditions That Produce Pain
Opioid Overdose: A Public Health Issue
Drug Treatment for Neuropathic Pain
Nondrug Treatment of Pain
11. Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Unit III: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System
12. Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms
Treatment of Muscle Spasms
13. Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
14. Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of the Bone
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of Bone
Unit IV: Drugs Affecting the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems
15. Treatment of Diseases of the Eye
Bacterial Infections of the Eye
Viral Infections of the Eye
Fungal Infections of the Eye
Summary of Treatments of Bacterial, Fungal, and Viral Infections of the Eye
16. Treatment of Disorders of the Ear
Disorders Affecting Hearing
Bacterial Infections of the Ear
Unit V: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Angina
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Angina
18. Treatment of Hypertension
What Causes Hypertension?
Blood Pressure Classifications
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Hypertension
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Aldosterone Receptor Antagonists
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers (β-Blockers)
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Alpha1-Adrenergic Antagonists (α1-Blockers)
Central-Acting α2-Agonists
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
19. Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke
Pathophysiology of Heart Failure, Heart Attack, and Stroke
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Drugs Used to Treat Heart Disease
Drugs That Treat Hyperlipidemia
20. Treatment of Arrhythmia
How Arrhythmias Are Formed
Class I Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Class II Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Class III Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Class IV Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Drug Used to Prevent Arrhythmias
Unit VI: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
21. Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
22. Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Unit VII: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
23. Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Drug-Delivery Devices for Use With Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Medicines
24. Treatment of Allergies
What Triggers an Allergic Response?
Pharmaceuticals Used in the Management of Allergies and Allergic Conditions
Unit VIII: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
25. Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
Diagnosis of Thyroid Disorders
Types of Thyroid Disorders
26. Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Unit IX: Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System
27. Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System
28. Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Unit X: Drugs Affecting the Immune System
29. Treatment of Bacterial Infections
Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Action
Classification of Antimicrobial Agents
30. Treatment of Viral Infections
Mechanisms of Antiviral Action
Treatment of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Treatment of Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster, and Cytomegalovirus
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Pharmacotherapy for Breast Cancer
Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer
Pharmacotherapy for Prostate Cancer
Miscellaneous Agents Used to Treat Prostate Cancer
Pharmacotherapy for Lung Cancer
Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer
Pharmacotherapy for Colorectal Cancer
Immunotherapy for Colorectal Cancer
Pharmacotherapy for Melanoma (Skin Cancer)
Immunotherapy for Melanoma (Skin Cancer)
Pharmacotherapy for Cancer of the Uterus and Ovaries
Immunotherapy for Endometrial Cancer of the Uterus
Summary of Antineoplastic Agents That Treat Various Other Cancers
32. Vaccines and Immunomodulators
Special Handling Conditions for Vaccines
Immunomodulators and Immunosuppressants
Unit XI: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System
33. Treatment of Fungal Infections
What Are Fungi and Yeast?
Fungal Infections of the Skin and Nails
Treatment of Fungal and Yeast Infections
34. Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns
36. Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
Nonpharmaceutical Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
Pharmaceutical Treatment of Eczema and Psoriasis
37. Treatment of Lice and Scabies
Epidemiology of Lice and Scabies Infestation
Symptoms of Lice and Scabies Infestation and Prevention of Lice Reinfestation
Treatment of Head Lice, Pubic Lice, and Scabies
Appendices. Workbook Exercises
Appendix 1 Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Appendix 2 Principles of Pharmacology
Appendix 3 Pharmacodynamics
Appendix 4 Drug Interactions and Medication Errors
Appendix 5 Treatment of Anxiety
Appendix 6 Treatment of Depression
Appendix 7 Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses
Appendix 8 Treatment of Alzheimer, Huntington, and Parkinson Disease
Appendix 9 Treatment of Seizure Disorders
Appendix 10 Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache
Appendix 11 Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Appendix 12 Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms
Appendix 13 Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Appendix 14 Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of the Bone
Appendix 15 Treatment of Diseases of the Eye
Appendix 16 Treatment of Disorders of the Ear
Appendix 17 Treatment of Angina
Appendix 18 Treatment of Hypertension
Appendix 19 Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke
Appendix 20 Treatment of Arrhythmia
Appendix 21 Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Appendix 22 Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease
Appendix 23 Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Appendix 24 Treatment of Allergies
Appendix 25 Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
Appendix 26 Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Appendix 27 Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System
Appendix 28 Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction
Appendix 29 Treatment of Bacterial Infection
Appendix 30 Treatment of Viral Infections
Appendix 31 Treatment of Cancers
Appendix 32 Vaccines and Immunomodulators
Appendix 33 Treatment of Fungal Infections
Appendix 34 Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns
Appendix 35 Treatment of Acne
Appendix 36 Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
Appendix 37 Treatment of Lice and Scabies
CHAPTER 1: Fundamentals of Pharmacology
CHAPTER 2: Principles of Pharmacology
CHAPTER 3: Pharmacodynamics
CHAPTER 4: Drug Interactions and Medication Errors
CHAPTER 5: Treatment of Anxiety
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CHAPTER 6: Treatment of Depression
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CHAPTER 7: Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses
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CHAPTER 8: Treatment of Alzheimer’s, Huntington, and Parkinson Disease
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CHAPTER 9: Treatment of Seizure Disorders
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CHAPTER 10: Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache
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CHAPTER 11: Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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CHAPTER 12: Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms
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CHAPTER 13: Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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CHAPTER 14: Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget’s Disease of the Bone
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CHAPTER 15: Treatment of Diseases of the Eye
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CHAPTER 16: Treatment of Disorders of the Ear
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CHAPTER 17: Treatment of Angina
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CHAPTER 18: Treatment of Hypertension
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CHAPTER 19: Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke
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CHAPTER 20: Treatment of Arrhythmia
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CHAPTER 21: Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
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CHAPTER 22: Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease
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CHAPTER 23: Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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CHAPTER 24: Treatment of Allergies
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CHAPTER 25: Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
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CHAPTER 26: Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
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CHAPTER 27: Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System
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CHAPTER 28: Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction
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CHAPTER 29: Treatment of Bacterial Infections
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CHAPTER 30: Treatment of Viral Infections
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CHAPTER 31: Treatment of Cancers
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CHAPTER 32: Vaccines and Immunomodulators
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CHAPTER 33: Treatment of Fungal Infections
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CHAPTER 34: Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns
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CHAPTER 35: Treatment of Acne
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CHAPTER 36: Treatment of Eczema and Psoriasis
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CHAPTER 37: Treatment of Lice and Scabies
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