This second edition integrates pharmacological science with nursing practice and drug management. It has been comprehensively revised, in particular the sections on drugs acting on the central nervous system, pain control, obs and gynae, schizophrenia and depression. The section on nurse prescribing has also been updated to reflect new developments. Features: * Updated sections on nurse prescribing to reflect new developments * Comprehensively revised, in particular sections on drug acting on central nervous system, pain controls, obs and gynae, schizophenia and depressions * Icons added to help readers move around the book and integrate separate sections better * Separate nursing section
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Lecturer, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Medicines Today. SECTION 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES of PHARMACOLOGY. Pharmacokinetics. Pharmacodynamics. Adverse Drug Reactions. Drug Interactions. Autonomic Nervous System. SECTION 2: CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY. Drug Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders. Drug Treatment of Cardiovascular Disorders. Drug Treatment of Respiratory Disorders. Drugs Acting on the Central Nervous System. Drug Treatment of Infections. Drug Treatment of Endocrine Disorders. Drug Treatment of Renal and Urinary-Tract Disorders. Drug Treatment of Malignant Disease. Drugs Affecting the Immune Response. Drug Treatment of Anaemias. Nutrition and Vitamins. Drug Treatment of Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases. Drug Treatment of Eye Conditions. Drug Treatment of Ear, Nose and Oropharynx. Drug Treatment of Skin Disorders. Anaesthetic Agents. Palliative Care. SECTION 3: DRUG MANAGEMENT and the ROLE of the NURSE. Control of Medicines in Hospital and the Community. Pharmaceutical Services. Achieving Safe and Effective Drug Therapy. Administration of Medicines. Index.
