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Abrams' Clinical Drug Therapy Frandsen Pennington · 13th Edition · ISBN 9781975222321 · Wolters Kluwer
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Chapter index Section 1: The Conceptual Framework of Pharmacology
Chapter 1: The Foundation of Pharmacology: Quality and Safety
Chapter 2: Basic Concepts and Processes
Chapter 3: Medication Administration and the Nursing Process of Drug Therapy Section 2: Drug Therapy Throughout the Lifespan
Chapter 4: Pharmacology and the Care of Infants and Pediatric Patients
Chapter 5: Pharmacology and the Care of Adults and Geriatric Patients
Chapter 6: Pharmacology and the Care of Pregnant or Lactating Females
Chapter 7: Pharmacology and Female Health
Chapter 8: Pharmacology and Male Health Section 3: Drugs Affecting the Hematopoietic and Immune Systems
Chapter 9: Drug Therapy for Coagulation Disorders
Chapter 10: Drug Therapy for Dyslipidemia
Chapter 11: Drug Therapy for Hematopoietic Disorders
Chapter 12: Drug Therapy: Immunizations
Chapter 13: Drug Therapy to Decrease Immunity
Chapter 14: Drug Therapy for the Treatment of Cancer Section 4: Drugs Affecting Inflammation and Infection
Chapter 15: Inflammation, Infection, and the Use of Antimicrobial Agents
Chapter 16: Drug Therapy to Decrease Pain, Fever, and Inflammation
Chapter 17: Drug Therapy with Corticosteroids
Chapter 18: Drug Therapy with Beta-Lactam Antibacterial Agents
Chapter 19: Drug Therapy with Aminoglycosides and Fluoroquinolones
Chapter 20: Drug Therapy with Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides, and Urinary Antiseptics
Chapter 21: Drug Therapy with Macrolides and Miscellaneous Anti-Infective Agents
Chapter 22: Drug Therapy for Tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium Complex Disease
Chapter 23: Drug Therapy for Viral Infections
Chapter 24: Drug Therapy for Fungal Infections
Chapter 25: Drug Therapy for Parasitic Infections Section 5: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 26: Drug Therapy for Hypertension
Chapter 27: Drug Therapy for Dysrhythmias
Chapter 28: Drug Therapy for Coronary Heart Disease
Chapter 29: Drug Therapy for Shock and Hypotension
Chapter 30: Drug Therapy for Heart Failure Section 6: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
Chapter 31: Drug Therapy for Nasal Congestion and Cough
Chapter 32: Drug Therapy to Decrease Histamine Effects and Allergic Response
Chapter 33: Drug Therapy for Asthma, Airway Inflammation, and Bronchoconstriction Section 7: Drugs Affecting the Renal and Digestive Systems
Chapter 34: Drug Therapy for Fluid Volume Excess
Chapter 35: Nutritional Support Products, Vitamins, and Mineral Supplements
Chapter 36: Drug Therapy for Weight Management
Chapter 37: Drug Therapy for Peptic Ulcer Disease and Hyperacidity
Chapter 38: Drug Therapy for Nausea and Vomiting
Chapter 39: Drug Therapy for Constipation and Elimination Problems
Chapter 40: Drug Therapy for Diarrhea Section 8: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
Chapter 41: Drug Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 42: Drug Therapy for Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
Chapter 43: Drug Therapy for Pituitary and Hypothalamic Dysfunction
Chapter 44: Drug Therapy to Regulate Calcium and Bone Metabolism
Chapter 45: Drug Therapy for Adrenal Cortex Disorders Section 9: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic and Central Nervous System
Chapter 46: Physiology of the Autonomic and Central Nervous Systems and Indications for the Use of Drug Therapy
Chapter 47: Drug Therapy for Myasthenia Gravis, Alzheimer Disease, and Other Conditions Treated with Cholinergic Agents
Chapter 48: Drug Therapy for Parkinson Disease, Urinary Spasticity, and Disorders Requiring Anticholinergic Drug Therapy
Chapter 49: Drug Therapy with Opioids
Chapter 50: Drug Therapy with Local Anesthetics
Chapter 51: Drug Therapy with General Anesthetics
Chapter 52: Drug Therapy for Migraines and Other Headaches
Chapter 53: Drug Therapy for Seizure Disorders and Skeletal Muscle Disorders
Chapter 54: Drug Therapy for Anxiety and Insomnia
Chapter 55: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers
Chapter 56: Drug Therapy for Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 57: Drug Therapy for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Narcolepsy
Chapter 58: Drug Therapy for Substance Use Disorders Section 10: Drugs Affecting the Eye, Ear, and Skin
Chapter 59: Drug Therapy for Disorders of the Eye
Chapter 60: Drug Therapy for Disorders of the Ear
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