Part 1 Pharmacology basics: the nursing process and drug therapy; pharmacologic principles; life span considerations; legal, ethical, and cultural considerations; patient education and drug therapy; over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies; substance abuse; photo atlas of drug administration. Part 2 Drugs affecting the central nervous system: analgesic agents; general and local anesthetic agents; central nervous system depressants and musculoskeletal relaxants; antiepileptic agents; antiparkinsonian agents; psychotherapeutic agents; central nervous system stimulant agents. Part 3 Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system: adrenergic agents; adrenergic-blocking agents; cholinergic agents; Cholinergic-blocking agents. Part 4 Drugs affecting the cardiovascular and renal systems: positive inotropic agents; antidysrhythmic agents; antianginal agents; antihypertensive agents; diuretic agents; fluids and electrolytes; coagulation modifier agents; antilipemic agents. Part 5 drugs affecting the endocrine system: pituitary agents; thyroid and antithyroid agents; antidiabetic and hypoglycemic agents; adrenal agents; women's health agents; men's health agents. Part 6 Drugs affecting the respiratory system: antihistamines, decongestants, antitussives, and expectorants; bronchodilators and other respiratory agents. Part 7 Anti-infective and anti-inflammatory agents: antibiotics; antiviral agents; antitubercular agents; antifungal agents; antimalarial, antiprotozoal, and antihelmintic agents; antiseptic and disinfectant agents; anti-inflammatory, antirheumatoid, and related agents. Part 8 Immune and biologic modifiers and chemotherapeutic agents: immunosuppressant agents; immunizing agents; antineoplastic agents; biologic response modifiers. Part 9 Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system and nutrition: antacids and acid controllers; antidiarrheals and laxatives; antiemetic (antinausea) agents; vitamins and minerals; nutritional supplements. Part 10 Miscellaneous therapeutics - hematologic, dermatologic, ophthalmic, and otic agents: blood-forming agents; dermatologic agents; ophthalmic agents; otic agents. Appendices: alphabetical list of glossary terms; information on newly-approved drugs. Appendices on MERLIN site: Canadian trade names and generic equivalents; common formulas, weights, and equivalents.
