This book features clearly written updated drug content reflecting the latest FDA drug approvals, withdrawals, and therapeutic uses. Hundreds of full-color illustrations detail how drugs work in the body and depict key steps in administration. The text includes thoughtful learning strategies, simple language, a wealth of student-friendly features and innovative learning aids, and QSEN callouts.

pt. 1: Pharmacology basics -- pt. 2: Drugs affecting the central nervous system -- pt. 3: Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system -- pt. 4: Drugs affecting the cardiovascular and renal systems -- pt. 5: Drugs affecting the endocrine and reproductive systems -- pt. 6: Drugs affecting the respiratory system -- pt. 7: Antiinfective and antiinflammatory drugs -- pt. 8: Chemotherapeutic drugs and biologic and immune modifiers -- pt. 9: Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system and nutrition -- pt. 10: Dermatologic, ophthalmic, and otic drugs.