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Preface
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1.0 Introduction to Pharmacology V2
1.1 Medication Classification V2
1.2 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Introduction V2
1.3 Pharmacokinetics — Absorption V2
1.4 Pharmacokinetics — Distribution V2
1.5 Pharmacokinetics — Metabolism (Biotransformation) V2
1.6 Pharmacokinetics — Excretion V2
1.7 Pharmacodynamics V2
1.8 Pharmacology Principles — Lifespan Considerations V2
1.9 Examining a Drug’s Effects V2
1.10 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Learning Activities V2
2.0 Medication Safety — Professional and Legal Foundations V2
2.1 Professional Foundations V2
2.2 Drug Regulation Process in Canada V2
3.0 Medication Safety — Preventing Medication Errors V2
3.1 A Holistic Approach to Medication Administration V2
3.2 Social Determinants of Health and Cultural SafetyV2
3.3 Safe Medication Administration V2
3.4 Health Literacy and Medication Admninstration V2
3.5 Medication Errors V2
3.6 Preventing Medication Errors V2
3.7 Medication Safety in High-Risk Situations V2
3.8 Factors Affecting Medication Safety — Healthcare Provider, Systems, and Client Factors V2
3.9 Medication Safety Across the Lifespans — Pediatrics V2
Amanda Egert
3.10 Medication Safety Across Lifespans — Older Adults V2
3.11 Medication Safety in Transitions of Care V2
3.12 Strategies Towards Medication Safety in Older Adults V2
3.13 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Learning Activities V2
4.0 Autonomic Nervous System Regulation Introduction V2
4.1 Autonomic Nervous System Regulation Concepts V2
4.2 Conditions and Disease of the ANS V2
4.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making for ANS Regulation V2
4.4 ANS Medication Classes and Nursing Considerations V2
4.5 Nicotine Receptor Agonists V2
4.6 Muscarinic Receptor Agonists V2
4.7 Muscarinic Antagonists V2
4.8 Alpha-1 Agonists V2
4.9 Alpha-1 Antagonists V2
4.10 Alpha-2 Antagonists V2
4.11 Beta-1 Agonists V2
4.12 Beta-1 Antagonists V2
4.13 Beta-2 Agonists V2
4.14 Beta-1 and Beta-2 Antagonists V2
4.15 Adrenergic Receptor Agonists (Catecholamines) V2
4.16 Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making Activities
5.0 CNS Regulation, Mood, and Cognition Introduction V2
5.1 CNS Regulation, Mood, and Cognition Concepts V2
5.2 Diseases and Disorders of the CNS, Mood, and Cognition V2
5.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making V2
5.4 CNS Depressants V2
5.5 CNS Stimulants V2
5.6 Antidepressants V2
5.7 Mood Stabilizers V2
5.8 Antipsychotics V2
5.9 Anticonvulsants V2
5.10 Antiparkinson Medications V2
6.0 Pain and Mobility Introduction V2
6.1 Pain and Mobility Concepts
6.2 Conditions and Diseases of Pain and Mobility v2
6.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making for Pain and Mobility V2
6.4 Pain and Mobility Medications Overview V2
6.5 Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medication V2
6.6 Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists V2
6.7 Adjuvant Analgesics V2
6.8 Anesthetics V2
6.9 Antigout V2
6.10 Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making Consolidation Activities
6.11 Pain Management Consolidation Virtual Simulation
7.0 Cardiovascular System Medications Introduction V2
7.1 Perfusion: Introduction to the Circulatory System V2
7.2 Conditions and Disorders related to Perfusion V2
7.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Related to Cardiac Medications V2
7.4 Perfusion and Renal Elimination Medications V2
7.5 Antiarrhythmics V2
7.6 Cardiac Glycosides V2
7.7 Antianginal Drugs V2
7.8 Anti-hypertensives V2
7.9 Antilipemic Medications V2
7.10 Blood Coagulation Modifiers V2
7.11 Diuretics V2
7.12 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Learning Activities V2
Chapter 7 Cardiac Glossary
8.0 Respiratory System V2
8.1 Respiratory System and Gas Exchange Concepts V2
8.2 Conditions and Diseases Related to the Respiratory System V2
8.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making related to the Respiratory System V2
8.4 Gas Exchange Administration Considerations V2
8.5 Antihistamines V2
8.6 Decongestants V2
8.7 Antitussives V2
8.8 Expectorants V2
8.9 Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonists V2
8.10 Anticholinergics V2
8.11 Corticosteroids V2
8.12 Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists V2
8.13 Xanthine Derivatives V2
8.14 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Learning Activities V2
9.1 Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System V2
9.2 Overview of the GI System V2
9.3 Conditions and Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System
9.4 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making for Gastrointestinal Elimination V2
9.5 Anti-Ulcer Medications V2
9.6 Antidiarrheal Medications V2
9.7 Laxatives V2
9.8 Antiemetics V2
9.9 Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making Learning Activities
10.0 Endocrine System Introduction V2
10.1 Metabolic Regulation Concepts V2
10.2 Conditions and Diseases Related to the Endocrine System V2
10.3 Corticosteroids V2
10.4 Thyroid Medications V2
11.0 Endocrine System: glucose regulation and anti-diabetic medications V2
11.1 Glucose Regulation and the Pancreas V2
11.2 Disorders of the Endocrine System: Diabetes Mellitus V2
11.3 Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making for Diabetes V2
11.4 Insulin Therapy V2
11.5 Antidiabetics: oral medications V2
11.6 Semaglutide: Glucagon 1 Peptide agonist (GLP1) V2
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 Tricyclic 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 V2
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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