Includes index

Previous edition: 2020

PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO NURSING PHARMACOLOGY
introduction to drugs
drugs and the body
toxic effects of drugs
the nursing process in drug therapy and patient safety
dosage calculations
challenges to effective drug therapy
PART 2: CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS
introduction to cell physiology
anti-infective agents
antibiotics
antiviral agents
antifungal agents
PART 3: DRUGS ACTING ON THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
introduction to the immune response and inflammation
anti-inflammatory
immune modulators
vaccines and sera
PART 4: DRUGS ACTING ON THE CENTRAL AND PERIPHERIAL NERVES
introduction to naves and the nervous system
anxiolytic and hypnotic agents
antidepressant agents
antileisure agents
muscle relaxation
others
PART 5: DRUGS ACTING ON THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
introduction to the autonomic nervous system
adrenergic agonist
adrenergic antagonist
cholinergic agonistics
others
PART 6: DRUGS ACTING ON THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
introduction to the endocrine system
hypothalamic and pituitary agents
adrenocortical agents
thyroid and parathyroid agents
others
PART 7: DRUGS ACTING ON THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
introduction to reproductive system
drugs affecting the female reproductive system
drugs affecting the male reproductive system
PART 8: DRUGS ACTING ON THE CADIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
introduction to the cardiovascular system
drugs affecting the blood pressure
agents for treating heart failure
antirrhythmic agents
antianginal agents
lipid-lowering agents
others
PART 9: DRUGS ACTING ON THE RENAL SYSTEM
introduction to the renal system
diuretic agents
drugs affecting the urinary tract and the bladder
PART 10: DRUGS ACTING ON THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
introduction to the respiratory system
drugs acting on the upper respiratory tract
drugs acting on the lower respiratory tract
PART 11: DRUGS ACTING ON THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
introduction to the gastrointestinal system
drugs affecting gastrointestinal secretion
drugs affecting gastrointestinal motility
antiemetic agents
vitamins, minerals , and complementary medications

"Created on the premise that students must master the principles of drug therapy before learning the details of individual drugs, Karch's Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 9th Edition, provides a concise, student-friendly approach to the concepts students need to know to pass their NCLEX(R) exams and establish a foundation for effective drug therapy in clinical practice. Author Rebecca Tucker builds on Amy M. Karch's popular, streamlined writing style, integrating students' knowledge of physiology, chemistry, and nursing fundamentals with a focus on essential information about each drug group. Extensively updated and full of engaging learning features, the 9th Edition keeps students at the forefront of nursing pharmacology while cultivating the critical thinking, clinical judgment, and patient communication skills students need to excel in their exams and on the job."--Publisher marketing