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This open access Nursing Pharmacology textbook is designed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students. It explains basic concepts of pharmacology and describes common medication classes. This book is not intended to be used as a drug reference book, but direct links are provided to DailyMed, which provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States.

After this learning activity, the learner will be able to

1. Explain the kinetics and dynamics of pharmacology.

2. Identify medication types.

3. Explain medication safety.

4. Explain the ethical and legal aspects of pharmacology.

5. Review the anatomy and physiology related to the respiratory, cardiovascular, autonomic and central nervous, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems.

6. Describe the uses, side effects, precautions, and nursing implications of antimicrobals.

7.  Describe the uses, side effects, precautions, and nursing implications of analgesics.

8.  Describe the uses, side effects, prevautions, and nursing implications of common medications related to the respiratory, cardiovascular, autonomic and central nervous, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems.

Detailed learning objectives are found at the beginning of each chapter.

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