"Here's the must-have knowledge and guidance you need to gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and the safe administration of medications in one text. A body systems approach to pharmacology with a basic math review and a focus on drug classifications prepare you to administer specific drugs in the clinical setting."--Amazon.

Introduction to pharmacology. History of pharmacology ; Basics of pharmacology ; Patient safety in medication administration ; Regulations ; Prescriptions and labels -- Calculations. Review of mathematics ; Measurement systems ; Dosage calculations -- Administration of medications. Enteral medications and administration ; Parenteral medications and administration -- Classification of drugs. Integumentary system medications ; Musculoskeletal system medications ; Nervous system medications ; Eye and ear medications ; Endocrine system medications ; Cardiovascular system medications ; Immunological system medications ; Pulmonary system medications ; Gastrointestinal system medications ; Reproductive and urinary system medications ; Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and complementary and alternative medicine -- Glossary -- Appendix A. Drug classifications ; Appendix B. Drug classification index by generic name ; Appendix C. Controlled substances schedules ; Appendix D. Routine pediatric and adult immunizations ; Appendix E. Administering medications to children ; Appendix F. Pediatric dosage calculations ; Appendix G. Examples of herbs, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and lipids used as remedies ; Appendix H. Basic math concepts ; Appendix I. Answers to check-ups ; Appendix J. Expansion of intravenous therapy.