<h3>For courses in pharmacology.</h3><p>A holistic approach to pharmacology essentials</p><p>When students are asked which subject in their nursing program is the most challenging, pharmacology and pathophysiology always appear near the top of the list. The study of pharmacology demands that students apply knowledge from a wide variety of the natural and applied sciences. The successful prediction of drug action requires a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and pathology, as well as knowledge of the social sciences of psychology and sociology. Current knowledge of drug actions, mechanisms, interactions, and legislation is mandatory for nurses to provide safe and effective care to their clients in all healthcare settings.</p><p><strong>Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach </strong>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&amp;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.&nbsp;</p>

<ol><li>Introduction to Pharmacology and Drug Regulations in Canada</li><li>Drug Classes and Schedules in Canada</li><li>Pharmacokinetics</li><li>Pharmacodynamics</li><li>The Nursing Process in Pharmacology</li><li>Life Span Considerations in Pharmacology</li><li>Individual, Psychosocial, and Cultural Influences on Drug Responses</li><li>Drug Effects, Adverse Reactions, and Interactions</li><li>Principles of Drug Administration</li><li>Medication Incidents and Risk Reduction</li><li>Complementary and Alternative Therapies and Their Roles in Pharmacotherapy in Canada</li><li>Brief Review of the Autonomic Nervous System and Neurotransmitters</li><li>Pharmacotherapy with Cholinergic Agonists and Antagonists</li><li>Pharmacotherapy with Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists</li><li>Brief Review of the Central Nervous System</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Emotional and Mood Disorders</li><li>Central Nervous System Stimulants and Pharmacotherapy of Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorders</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Nervous System</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Seizures</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Pain and Migraine</li><li>Pharmacology of Local and General Anesthesia</li><li>Pharmacotherapy in Substances of Abuse and Addictions</li><li>Brief Review of the Endocrine System</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of the Hypothalamic and Pituitary Disorders</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders</li><li>Corticosteroids and Pharmacotherapy of Adrenal Disorders</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of disorders of the Female Reproductive System</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Disorders of the Male Reproductive System</li><li>Brief Review of the Gastro-Intestinal System</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other Gastro-Intestinal Alterations</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Obesity and Weight Management</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Nutritional Disorders</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Asthma, Common Cold, and Other Pulmonary Disorders</li><li>Brief Review of Body Defences and the Immune System</li><li>Pharmacotherapy with Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Immune System Modulation and Immunization</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation, Fever, and Allergies</li><li>Basic principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Bacterial Infections</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Fungal, Protozoan, and Helminthic Infections</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of HIV-AIDS</li><li>Review of the Cardiovascular System</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Lipid Disorders</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, and Cerebrovascular Accident</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension</li><li>Diuretic Therapy and Pharmacotherapy of Renal Failure</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances and Acid-Base Disorders</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Shock</li><li>Basic Principle of Anti-Neoplastic Therapy</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders</li><li>Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders</li><li>Toxicology, Bioterrorism, and Emergency Preparedness</li> </ol>

<p><strong>Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach </strong>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&amp;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.&nbsp;</p>

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