Unit One: General Principles of Pharmacology
1. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN/LVN Practice
2. Patient Teaching and Health Literacy
3. Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications
4. Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology
5. Lifespan and Cultural Modifications
6. Self-Care: Over-the-Counter Products, Herbal Therapies, and Drugs for Health Promotion
Unit Two: Principles of Medication Administration
7. Review of Mathematical Principles
8. Mathematical Equivalents Used in Pharmacology
9. Calculating Drug Dosages
10. Preparing and Administering Medications
Unit Three: Drug Groups
11. Allergy and Respiratory Medications
12. Antiinfective Medications
13. Antivirals, Antiretrovirals, and Antifungal Medications
14. Antineoplastic Medications
15. Cardiovascular and Renal Medications
16. Central and Peripheral Nervous System Medications
17. Medications for Pain Management
18. Gastrointestinal Medications
19. Hematologic Products
20. Hormones and Steroids
21. Immunologic Medications
22. Antiinflammatory, Musculoskeletal, and Antiarthritis Medications
23. Topical Medications
24. Vitamins and Minerals
Appendices
A. Special Medication Precautions
B. Answers to Drug Calculation Review
Questions
Bibliography
Illustration Credits
Glossary
Disorders Index
General Index