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Acknowledgements
Preface
How to Access and Use this Textbook
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1.0 Introduction to Pharmacology
1.1 Medication Classification
1.2 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Introduction
1.3 Pharmacokinetics — Absorption
1.4 Pharmacokinetics — Distribution
1.5 Pharmacokinetics — Metabolism (Biotransformation)
1.6 Pharmacokinetics — Excretion
1.7 Pharmacodynamics
1.8 Pharmacology Principles — Lifespan Considerations
1.9 Examining a Drug’s Effects
1.10 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Learning Activities
2.0 Medication Safety — Professional and Legal Foundations
2.1 Professional Foundations
2.2 Drug Regulation Process in Canada
3.0 Medication Safety — Preventing Medication Errors
3.1 A Holistic Approach to Medication Administration
3.2 Social Determinants of Health and Cultural Safety
3.3 Safe Medication Administration
3.4 Health Literacy and Medication Administration
3.5 Medication Errors
3.6 Preventing Medication Errors
3.7 Medication Safety in High-Risk Situations
3.8 Factors Affecting Medication Safety — Healthcare Provider, Systems, and Client Factors
3.9 Medication Safety Across the Lifespans — Pediatrics
Amanda Egert
3.10 Medication Safety Across Lifespans — Older Adults
3.11 Medication Safety in Transitions of Care
3.12 Strategies Towards Medication Safety in Older Adults
3.13 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Learning Activities
4.0 Autonomic Nervous System Regulation Introduction
4.1 Autonomic Nervous System Regulation Concepts
4.2 Conditions and Disease of the ANS
4.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making for ANS Regulation
4.4 ANS Medication Classes and Nursing Considerations
4.5 Nicotine Receptor Agonists
4.6 Muscarinic Receptor Agonists
4.7 Muscarinic Antagonists
4.8 Alpha-1 Agonists
4.9 Alpha-1 Antagonists
4.10 Alpha-2 Agonist
4.11 Beta-1 Agonists
4.12 Beta-1 Antagonists
4.13 Beta-2 Agonists
4.14 Beta-1 and Beta-2 Antagonists
4.15 Adrenergic Receptor Agonists (Catecholamines)
4.16 Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making Activities
5.0 CNS Regulation, Mood, and Cognition Introduction
5.1 CNS Regulation, Mood, and Cognition Concepts
5.2 Diseases and Disorders of the CNS, Mood, and Cognition
5.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making
5.4 CNS Depressants
5.5 CNS Stimulants
5.6 Antidepressants
5.7 Mood Stabilizers
5.8 Antipsychotics
5.9 Anticonvulsants
5.10 Antiparkinson Medications
6.0 Pain and Mobility Introduction
6.1 Pain and Mobility Concepts
6.2 Conditions and Diseases of Pain and Mobility
6.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making for Pain and Mobility
6.4 Pain and Mobility Medications Overview
6.5 Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medication
6.6 Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
6.7 Adjuvant Analgesics
6.8 Anesthetics
6.9 Antigout
6.10 Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making Consolidation Activities
6.11 Pain Management Consolidation Virtual Simulation
7.0 Cardiovascular System Medications Introduction
7.1 Perfusion: Introduction to the Circulatory System
7.2 Conditions and Disorders related to Perfusion
7.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Related to Cardiac Medications
7.4 Perfusion and Renal Elimination Medications
7.5 Antiarrhythmics
7.6 Cardiac Glycosides
7.7 Antianginal Drugs
7.8 Anti-hypertensives
7.9 Antilipemic Medications
7.10 Blood Coagulation Modifiers
7.11 Diuretics
7.12 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Learning Activities
Chapter 7 Cardiac Glossary
8.0 Respiratory System
8.1 Respiratory System and Gas Exchange Concepts
8.2 Conditions and Diseases Related to the Respiratory System
8.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making related to the Respiratory System
8.4 Gas Exchange Administration Considerations
8.5 Antihistamines
8.6 Decongestants
8.7 Antitussives
8.8 Expectorants
8.9 Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonists
8.10 Anticholinergics
8.11 Corticosteroids
8.12 Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
8.13 Xanthine Derivatives
8.14 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Learning Activities
9.1 Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System
9.2 Overview of the GI System
9.3 Conditions and Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System
9.4 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making for Gastrointestinal Elimination
9.5 Anti-Ulcer Medications
9.6 Antidiarrheal Medications
9.7 Laxatives
9.8 Antiemetics
9.9 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Learning Activities
10.0 Endocrine System Introduction
10.1 Metabolic Regulation Concepts
10.2 Conditions and Diseases Related to the Endocrine System
10.3 Corticosteroids
10.4 Thyroid Medications
11.0 Endocrine System: glucose regulation and anti-diabetic medications
11.1 Glucose Regulation and the Pancreas
11.2 Disorders of the Endocrine System: Diabetes Mellitus
11.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making for Diabetes
11.4 Insulin Therapy
11.5 Antidiabetics: oral medications
11.6 Semaglutide: Glucagon 1 Peptide agonist (GLP1)
11.7 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Activities
12.0 Infection and Antimicrobials Introduction
12.1 Infection Concepts
12.2 Conditions and Diseases Related to Infection
12.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making for Infection
12.4 Administration Considerations
12.5 Penicllins
12.6 Cephalosporins
12.7 Carbapenems
12.8 Monobactams
12.9 Sulfonamides
12.10 Fluoroquinolones
12.11 Macrolides
12.12 Aminoglycosides
12.13 Tetracyclines
12.14 Glycopeptides
12.15 Antivirals
12.16 Antifungals
12.17 Antimalarials
12.18 Antiprotozoals
12.19 Anthelmintic
12.20 Antituberculars
12.21 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Learning Activities
Chapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology Answer Key
Chapter 2 Medication Safety: professional and legal foundations Answer Key
Chapter 3 Medication Safety: preventing med errors Answer Key
Chapter 4 Autonomic Nervous System Medications Answer Key
Chapter 5: Mood and Cognition Medications Answer Key
Chapter 6: Pain and Mobility Medications Answer Key
Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Medications Answer key
Chapter 8: Respiratory Medications Answer Key
Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal Medications Answer Key
Chapter 10: Endocrine System Medications: Part 1 Answer Key
Chapter 11: Endocrine System Medications: anti-diabetic medications answer key
Chapter 12: Antimicrobial Medications answer key
Medication Cards (Editable)
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Concept Map: Infection
Amanda Egert; Kimberly Lee; and Manu Gill
Concept Map: Gas Exchange
Concept Map: Perfusion
Concept Map: Renal Elimination
Concept Map: Gastrointestinal Elimination
Concept Map: Mood and Affect
Amanda Egert; Manu Gill; and Kimberly Lee
Concept Map: Glucose Regulation
Concept Map: Pain
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