Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiological Approach, Canadian Edition, 4th edition

Published by Pearson Canada (December 4, 2023) © 2025

  • Michael P. Adams
  • Leland Norman Holland Pasco-Hernando Community College
  • Carol Quam Urban George Mason University
  • Mohamed El-Hussein Mount Royal University
  • Joseph Osuji Mount Royal University
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Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach simplifies pharmacology by linking it tightly to therapeutic goals. Instead of learning about drugs in isolation, students approach them by body systems and diseases in order to draw connections between A&P, diseases, and drug interventions. Engaging features and exercises relate pharmacology to nursing care, while discussion of alternative therapies and cultural and lifespan considerations give further context for clinical decisions. 

  1. Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada
  2. Drug Classes and Schedules in Canada
  3. Pharmacokinetics
  4. Pharmacodynamics
  5. The Nursing Process in Pharmacology
  6. Life Span Considerations in Pharmacology
  7. Individual, Psychosocial, and Cultural Influences on Drug Responses
  8. Drug Effects, Adverse Reactions, and Interactions
  9. Principles of Drug Administration
  10. Medication Incidents and Risk Reduction
  11. Complementary and Alternative Therapies and Their Roles in Pharmacotherapy in Canada
  12. Brief Review of the Autonomic Nervous System and Neurotransmitters
  13. Pharmacotherapy with Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists
  14. Pharmacotherapy with Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists
  15. Brief Review of the Central Nervous System
  16. Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
  17. Pharmacotherapy of Emotional and Mood Disorders
  18. Central Nervous System Stimulants and Pharmacotherapy of Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorders
  19. Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses
  20. Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System
  21. Pharmacotherapy of Seizures
  22. Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity
  23. Pharmacotherapy of Pain and Migraine
  24. Pharmacology of Local and General Anesthesia
  25. Pharmacotherapy in Substances of Abuse and Addictions
  26. Brief Review of the Endocrine System
  27. Pharmacotherapy of the Hypothalamic and Pituitary Disorders
  28. Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus
  29. Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders
  30. Corticosteroids and Pharmacotherapy of Adrenal Disorders
  31. Pharmacotherapy of disorders of the Female Reproductive System
  32. Pharmacotherapy of Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
  33. Brief Review of the Gastro-Intestinal System
  34. Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease
  35. Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other Gastro-Intestinal Alterations
  36. Pharmacotherapy of Obesity and Weight Management
  37. Pharmacotherapy of Nutritional Disorders
  38. Pharmacotherapy of Asthma, Common Cold, and Other Pulmonary Disorders
  39. Brief Review of Body Defences and the Immune System
  40. Pharmacotherapy with Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants
  41. Pharmacotherapy of Immune System Modulation and Immunization
  42. Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation, Fever, and Allergies
  43. Basic principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy
  44. Pharmacotherapy of Bacterial Infections
  45. Pharmacotherapy of Fungal, Protozoan, and Helminthic Infections
  46. Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections
  47. Pharmacotherapy of HIV-AIDS
  48. Review of the Cardiovascular System
  49. Pharmacotherapy of Lipid Disorders
  50. Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, and Cerebrovascular Accident
  51. Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension
  52. Diuretic Therapy and Pharmacotherapy of Renal Failure
  53. Pharmacotherapy of Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances and Acid-Base Disorders
  54. Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure
  55. Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias
  56. Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders
  57. Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders
  58. Pharmacotherapy of Shock
  59. Basic Principle of Anti-Neoplastic Therapy
  60. Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia
  61. Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders
  62. Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders
  63. Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders
  64. Toxicology, Bioterrorism, and Emergency Preparedness

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