Nursing Pharmacology

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"This is the second edition of the Open RN Nursing Pharmacology OER textbook. This textbook was been developed for prelicensure nursing students.

 

This edition has been updated according to the 2023 NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN Test Plans, and additional NCLEX Next Generation-style learning activities have been added to each chapter. It is aligned with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Pharmacology course (543-103).

 

This book introduces the principles of pharmacology and discusses classes of medications and their effects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the nursing process to safely administer medications. This book is not intended to be used as a drug reference book. However, links are provided for prototype medications for each medication class to DailyMed, a trustworthy U.S. National Library of Medicine website, that contains detailed information about drugs marketed in the United States.

 

The first edition of Open RN Nursing Pharmacology won an Award for Excellence from OE Global in 2020.

 

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Kendall Hunt is pleased to partner with Open RN to help lower the cost of nursing course materials. The mission of Open RN is to lower the cost of nursing textbooks through creation of free OER textbooks for foundational nursing courses. Digital copies are always free to download and low cost print texts are available through campus bookstores, Amazon and this storefront. Open RN books are written with student comprehension at the forefront and are aligned to NCLEX testing requirements.

 

Chippewa Valley Technical College created this OER textbook with funding from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) by using Open RN workflows, remixing Open RN OER textbooks, and creating new content specifically for Nursing Assistant students. The Open RN project has published several OER nursing textbooks that have been widely adopted across the United States and is funded by a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Education."
 

Introduction 
Preface 
Standards and Conceptual Approach 

Chapter I. Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics 
1.1 Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics Introduction 
1.2 Pharmacokinetics 
1.3 Absorption 
1.4 Distribution 
1.5 Metabolism 
1.6 Excretion 
1.7 Pharmacodynamics 
1.8 Types of Medications 
1.9 Efficacy, Dose-Response, Onset, Peak, and Duration 
1.10 Therapeutic Levels 
1.11 Evaluating Effects 
1.12 Learning Activities 
I. Glossary 

Chapter II. Legal/Ethical 
2.1 Legal/Ethical Introduction 
2.2 Ethical and Professional Foundations of Safe Medication Administration by Nurses 
2.3 Legal Foundations and National Guidelines for Safe Medication Administration 
2.4 Cultural and Social Determinants Related to Medication Administration 
2.5 Preventing Medication Errors 
2.6 Learning Activities 
II. Glossary 

Chapter III. Antimicrobials 
3.1 Antimicrobials Introduction 
3.2 Basic Concepts of Antimicrobial Therapy 
3.3 Antimicrobial Administration Considerations 
3.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Administering Antimicrobials 
3.5 Penicillin 
3.6 Cephalosporins 
3.7 Carbapenems 
3.8 Monobactams 
3.9 Sulfonamides 
3.10 Fluoroquinolones 
3.11 Macrolides 
3.12 Aminoglycosides
3.13 Tetracyclines
3.14 Antivirals 
3.15 Antifungals 
3.16 Antimalarials 
3.17 Antiprotozoals 
3.18 Antihelmintics 
3.19 Antituberculars 
3.20 Miscellaneous Antibacterials: Glycopeptides 
3.21 Learning Activities 
III. Glossary 

Chapter IV. Autonomic Nervous System 
4.1 Autonomic Nervous System Introduction 
4.2 Basic Concepts of the Autonomic Nervous System 
4.3 Applying the Nursing Process to ANS Medications 
4.4 ANS Medication Classes 
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 Agonists 
4.11 Beta-1 Agonists 
4.12 Beta-1 Antagonists 
4.13 Beta-2 Agonists 
4.14 Beta-2 Antagonists 
4.15 Alpha- and Beta-Receptor Agonists (Catecholamines) 
4.16 Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors 
4.17 Learning Activities 
IV. Glossary 

Chapter V. Respiratory System 
5.1 Respiratory Introduction 
5.2 Basic Concepts of the Respiratory System 
5.3 Common Respiratory Disorders 
5.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Administering Respiratory Medications 
5.5 Respiratory Medication Classes 
5.6 Antihistamines 
5.7 Decongestants 
5.8 Antitussives 
5.9 Expectorants 
5.10 Beta-2 Agonists 
5.11 Anticholinergics 
5.12 Corticosteriods 
5.13 Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists 
5.14 Xanthine Derivatives 
5.15 Learning Activities 
V. Glossary 

Chapter VI. Cardiovascular & Renal Systems 
6.1 Cardiovascular and Renal System Introduction 
6.2 Basic Concepts of the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems 
6.3 Common Cardiovascular Disorders 
6.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Administering Cardiovascular and Renal Medications 
6.5 Cardiovascular and Renal System Medications 
6.6 Antiarrhythmics 
6.7 Cardiac Glycosides 
6.8 Antianginal - Nitrates 
6.9 Diuretics 
6.10 Antihypertensives 
6.11 Antilipemics 
6.12 Blood Coagulation Modifiers 
6.13 Erectile Agents 
6.14 Learning Activities 
VI. Glossary 

Chapter VII. Gastrointestinal System
7.1 Gastrointestinal Introduction 
7.2 Basics Concepts of the Gastrointestinal System 
7.3 Antiulcer Medications 
7.4 Antidiarrheal Medications and Laxatives 
7.5 Antiemetics 
7.6 Learning Activities 
VII. Glossary 

Chapter VIII. Central Nervous System 
8.1 Central Nervous System Introduction 
8.2 Basic Concepts of the Central Nervous System 
8.3 Disorders of the CNS System 
8.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Administering CNS Medications 
8.5 CNS Depressants 
8.6 CNS Stimulants 
8.7 Antidepressants 
8.8 Antimanias 
8.9 Antipsychotics 
8.10 Anticonvulsants
8.11 Anti-Parkinson’s Medications 
8.12 Learning Activities 
VIII. Glossary 

Chapter IX.Endocrine System 
9.1 Endocrine Introduction 
9.2 Basic Concepts of the Endocrine System 
9.3 Corticosteriods 
9.4 Antidiabetics 
9.5 Thyroid Medications 
9.6 Hormonal Contraceptives 
9.7 Learning Activities 
IX. Glossary 

Chapter X. Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System 
10.1 Analgesics and Musculoskeletal Introduction 
10.2 Basic Concepts of Analgesics and the Musculoskeletal System 
10.3 Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, and Musculoskeletal Disorders 
10.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Pain Management 
10.5 Analgesic and Musculoskeletal Medications 
10.6 Nonopioid Analgesics 
10.7 Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists 
10.8 Adjuvant Analgesics 
10.9 Antigout Medications 
10.10 Antimigraine Medications 
10.11 Anesthetics 
10.12 Learning Activities 
X. Glossary 

Chapter XI. Answer Key 
Chapter 1 
Chapter 2 
Chapter 3 
Chapter 4 
Chapter 5 
Chapter 6 
Chapter 7 
Chapter 8 
Chapter 9 
Chapter 10

"This is the second edition of the Open RN Nursing Pharmacology OER textbook. This textbook was been developed for prelicensure nursing students.

 

This edition has been updated according to the 2023 NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN Test Plans, and additional NCLEX Next Generation-style learning activities have been added to each chapter. It is aligned with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Pharmacology course (543-103).

 

This book introduces the principles of pharmacology and discusses classes of medications and their effects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the nursing process to safely administer medications. This book is not intended to be used as a drug reference book. However, links are provided for prototype medications for each medication class to DailyMed, a trustworthy U.S. National Library of Medicine website, that contains detailed information about drugs marketed in the United States.

 

The first edition of Open RN Nursing Pharmacology won an Award for Excellence from OE Global in 2020.

 

-----

 

Kendall Hunt is pleased to partner with Open RN to help lower the cost of nursing course materials. The mission of Open RN is to lower the cost of nursing textbooks through creation of free OER textbooks for foundational nursing courses. Digital copies are always free to download and low cost print texts are available through campus bookstores, Amazon and this storefront. Open RN books are written with student comprehension at the forefront and are aligned to NCLEX testing requirements.

 

Chippewa Valley Technical College created this OER textbook with funding from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) by using Open RN workflows, remixing Open RN OER textbooks, and creating new content specifically for Nursing Assistant students. The Open RN project has published several OER nursing textbooks that have been widely adopted across the United States and is funded by a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Education."
 

Introduction 
Preface 
Standards and Conceptual Approach 

Chapter I. Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics 
1.1 Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics Introduction 
1.2 Pharmacokinetics 
1.3 Absorption 
1.4 Distribution 
1.5 Metabolism 
1.6 Excretion 
1.7 Pharmacodynamics 
1.8 Types of Medications 
1.9 Efficacy, Dose-Response, Onset, Peak, and Duration 
1.10 Therapeutic Levels 
1.11 Evaluating Effects 
1.12 Learning Activities 
I. Glossary 

Chapter II. Legal/Ethical 
2.1 Legal/Ethical Introduction 
2.2 Ethical and Professional Foundations of Safe Medication Administration by Nurses 
2.3 Legal Foundations and National Guidelines for Safe Medication Administration 
2.4 Cultural and Social Determinants Related to Medication Administration 
2.5 Preventing Medication Errors 
2.6 Learning Activities 
II. Glossary 

Chapter III. Antimicrobials 
3.1 Antimicrobials Introduction 
3.2 Basic Concepts of Antimicrobial Therapy 
3.3 Antimicrobial Administration Considerations 
3.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Administering Antimicrobials 
3.5 Penicillin 
3.6 Cephalosporins 
3.7 Carbapenems 
3.8 Monobactams 
3.9 Sulfonamides 
3.10 Fluoroquinolones 
3.11 Macrolides 
3.12 Aminoglycosides
3.13 Tetracyclines
3.14 Antivirals 
3.15 Antifungals 
3.16 Antimalarials 
3.17 Antiprotozoals 
3.18 Antihelmintics 
3.19 Antituberculars 
3.20 Miscellaneous Antibacterials: Glycopeptides 
3.21 Learning Activities 
III. Glossary 

Chapter IV. Autonomic Nervous System 
4.1 Autonomic Nervous System Introduction 
4.2 Basic Concepts of the Autonomic Nervous System 
4.3 Applying the Nursing Process to ANS Medications 
4.4 ANS Medication Classes 
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 Agonists 
4.11 Beta-1 Agonists 
4.12 Beta-1 Antagonists 
4.13 Beta-2 Agonists 
4.14 Beta-2 Antagonists 
4.15 Alpha- and Beta-Receptor Agonists (Catecholamines) 
4.16 Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors 
4.17 Learning Activities 
IV. Glossary 

Chapter V. Respiratory System 
5.1 Respiratory Introduction 
5.2 Basic Concepts of the Respiratory System 
5.3 Common Respiratory Disorders 
5.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Administering Respiratory Medications 
5.5 Respiratory Medication Classes 
5.6 Antihistamines 
5.7 Decongestants 
5.8 Antitussives 
5.9 Expectorants 
5.10 Beta-2 Agonists 
5.11 Anticholinergics 
5.12 Corticosteriods 
5.13 Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists 
5.14 Xanthine Derivatives 
5.15 Learning Activities 
V. Glossary 

Chapter VI. Cardiovascular & Renal Systems 
6.1 Cardiovascular and Renal System Introduction 
6.2 Basic Concepts of the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems 
6.3 Common Cardiovascular Disorders 
6.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Administering Cardiovascular and Renal Medications 
6.5 Cardiovascular and Renal System Medications 
6.6 Antiarrhythmics 
6.7 Cardiac Glycosides 
6.8 Antianginal - Nitrates 
6.9 Diuretics 
6.10 Antihypertensives 
6.11 Antilipemics 
6.12 Blood Coagulation Modifiers 
6.13 Erectile Agents 
6.14 Learning Activities 
VI. Glossary 

Chapter VII. Gastrointestinal System
7.1 Gastrointestinal Introduction 
7.2 Basics Concepts of the Gastrointestinal System 
7.3 Antiulcer Medications 
7.4 Antidiarrheal Medications and Laxatives 
7.5 Antiemetics 
7.6 Learning Activities 
VII. Glossary 

Chapter VIII. Central Nervous System 
8.1 Central Nervous System Introduction 
8.2 Basic Concepts of the Central Nervous System 
8.3 Disorders of the CNS System 
8.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Administering CNS Medications 
8.5 CNS Depressants 
8.6 CNS Stimulants 
8.7 Antidepressants 
8.8 Antimanias 
8.9 Antipsychotics 
8.10 Anticonvulsants
8.11 Anti-Parkinson’s Medications 
8.12 Learning Activities 
VIII. Glossary 

Chapter IX.Endocrine System 
9.1 Endocrine Introduction 
9.2 Basic Concepts of the Endocrine System 
9.3 Corticosteriods 
9.4 Antidiabetics 
9.5 Thyroid Medications 
9.6 Hormonal Contraceptives 
9.7 Learning Activities 
IX. Glossary 

Chapter X. Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System 
10.1 Analgesics and Musculoskeletal Introduction 
10.2 Basic Concepts of Analgesics and the Musculoskeletal System 
10.3 Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, and Musculoskeletal Disorders 
10.4 Applying the Nursing Process to Pain Management 
10.5 Analgesic and Musculoskeletal Medications 
10.6 Nonopioid Analgesics 
10.7 Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists 
10.8 Adjuvant Analgesics 
10.9 Antigout Medications 
10.10 Antimigraine Medications 
10.11 Anesthetics 
10.12 Learning Activities 
X. Glossary 

Chapter XI. Answer Key 
Chapter 1 
Chapter 2 
Chapter 3 
Chapter 4 
Chapter 5 
Chapter 6 
Chapter 7 
Chapter 8 
Chapter 9 
Chapter 10