Includes index.; What is pharmacology? -- Medication actions and interactions -- Pharmacology and the nursing process -- Substance abuse -- Principles of medication administration -- Route of administration -- Dose calculations -- Herbal therapy -- Vitamins and minerals -- Fluid and electrolyte therapy -- Nutritional support therapies -- Inflammation and anti-inflammatory medication -- Infection and antimicrobials -- Respiratory diseases and medication -- The neurologic system and medication -- Narcotic agonists -- Immunologic agents -- The gastrointestinal system -- Cardiac circulatory medications -- Skin disorders -- Endocrine medications -- Eye and ear disorders.;