Table of Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Preface

Part I: Anti-Infectives
Nancy Elaine Clarkson MEd, RN, BC  
 Chapter 1:  Introductory Concepts 
 Chapter 2    Penicillins
 Chapter 3:  Cephalosporins 
 Chapter 4:  Aminoglycosides
 Chapter 5:  Tetracyclines
 Chapter 6:  Macrolides
 Chapter 7:  Fluoroquinolones
 Chapter 8:  Vancomycins 
 Chapter 9:  Drugs for Resistant Bacterial Strains
 Chapter 10:  Drugs That Treat Urinary Tract Infections 
 Chapter 11:  Antitubercular Drugs 
 Chapter 12:  Antivirals
 Chapter 13:  Antifungals
 Chapter 14:  Antiprotozoals
 Chapter 15:  Antihelmintics
 Unit I:  Questions and Answers
 
Part II: Central Nervous System Drugs
Nancy Elaine Clarkson, MEd, RN, BC  
 Chapter 16:  Analgesics
 Chapter 17:  Antidepressants
 Chapter 18:  Antiseizure Drugs
 Chapter 19:  Central Nervous System Stimulants
 Chapter 20:  Anesthetics 
 Chapter 21:  Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics 
 Chapter 22:  Antipsychotics
 Chapter 23:  Anti-Parkinson's Disease Drugs 
 Chapter 24:  Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
 Unit II:  Questions and Answers
 
Part III:  Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
Nancy Elaine Clarkson, MEd, RN, BC  
 Chapter 25:  Cholinergic Drugs
 Chapter 26:  Anticholinergic Drugs
 Chapter 27:  Adrenergic Drugs
 Chapter 28:  Adrenergic Blocking Agents
 Unit III:  Questions and Answers
 
Part IV:  Respiratory System Drugs
Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, MS, RN, BC  
 Chapter 29:  Antiasthmatic Drugs 
 Chapter 30:  Bronchodilator Drugs
 Chapter 31:  Antihistamine Drugs 
 Chapter 32:  Decongestant Drugs
 Chapter 33:  Antitussive Drugs
 Chapter 34:  Expectorant Drugs
 Unit IV:  Questions and Answers
 
Part V: Anti-Inflammatory and Antipyretic Drugs
Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, MS, RN, BC  
 Chapter 35:  Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) 
 Chapter 36:  Antirheumatoid Drugs 
 Chapter 37:  Antigout Drugs 
 Unit V:  Questions and Answers
 
Part VI:  Cardiovascular Drugs
Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, MS, RN, BC  
 Chapter 38:  Cardiotonic-Inotropic Drugs
 Chapter 39:  Antidysrhythmic Drugs
 Chapter 40:  Antianginal Drugs
 Chapter 41:  Antihypertensive Drugs
 Chapter 42:  Diuretic Drugs
 Chapter 43:  Antilipemic Drugs
 Chapter 44:  Anticoagulant Drugs 
 Chapter 45:  Antiplatelet Drugs
 Chapter 46:  Thrombolytic Drugs
 Unit VI:  Questions and Answers
 
Part VII:  Endocrine System Drugs
Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, MS, RN, BC  
 Chapter 47:  Pituitary and Parathyroid Hormones
 Chapter 48:  Thyroid Drugs
 Chapter 49:  Antithyroid Drugs
 Chapter 50:  Corticosteroids
 Chapter 51:  Antidiabetics 
 Chapter 52:  Hyperglycemic Drugs 
 Unit VII:  Questions and Answers
 
Part VIII:  Female Reproductive System Drugs
Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, MS, RN, BC  
 Chapter 53:  Estrogens
 Chapter 54:  Progestins 
 Chapter 55:  Oral Contraceptives
 Chapter 56:  Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators & Bisphophonates 
 Chapter 57:  Uterine Stimulants
 Chapter 58:  Uterine Relaxants (Tocolytics) 
 Chapter 59:  Fertility Agents
 Unit VIII:  Questions and Answers
 
Part IX: Male Reproductive System Drugs
Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, MS, RN, BC  
 Chapter 60:  Androgens, Androgen Inhibitors, & Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
 Unit IX:  Questions and Answers
 
Part X: Gastrointestinal System Drugs
Nancy Elaine Clarkson, MEd, RN, BC  
 Chapter 61:  Antiulcer Drugs
 Chapter 62:  Laxatives
 Chapter 63:  Antidiarrheals 
 Chapter 64:  Antiemetics
 Unit X:  Questions and Answers
 
Part XI:  Drugs Acting on the Immune System and Antineoplastic Agents
Nancy Elaine Clarkson, MEd, RN, BC  
 Chapter 65:  Immunizing Agents 
 Chapter 66:  Immunosuppressant Agents 
 Chapter 67:  Biologic Response Modifiers 
 Chapter 68:  Antineoplastic Agents
 Unit XI:  Questions and Answers
 
Unit XII:  Herbal Remedies
Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, MS, RN, BC  
 Chapter 69:  Common Herbal Remedies
 Unit XII:  Questions and Answers
 
Appendices
 
 Appendix I:  Vitamins
 Appendix II:  Minerals
 Appendix III:  Pregnancy Categories

Bibliography
Index