"The Second Edition teaches undergraduate nursing students the basic concepts of pharmacology. The text draws on the experience of contributing authors in the field of nursing. It takes a new approach to teaching the complex topic of pharmacology through its concise, digestible coverage of material, reader friendly design, and use of images and tables to reinforce content"--Provided by publisher.

Introduction to pharmacology -- Introduction to drug action : the interplay of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics -- Medication administration -- Central nervous system drugs -- Autonomic nervous system drugs -- Cardiovascular medications -- Respiratory medications -- Pharmacology of the gastrointestinal tract -- Endocrine system drugs -- Medications for eye and ear disorders -- Pharmacology of the genitourinary system -- Drugs associated with pregnancy, labor and delivery, and lactation -- Pharmacology in dermatologic conditions -- Pharmacology of psychotropic medications -- Pharmacology of anesthetic drugs -- Pharmacology of antimicrobial drugs.