PART 1: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY

• Introduction to Pharmacology: Concepts and Connections
• Drug Regulations
• Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmacodynamics
• Adverse Drug Effects and Drug Interactions
• Medication Errors and Risk Reduction
• The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Pharmacotherapy

• PART 2: PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSE-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

• Pharmacotherapy During Pregnancy and Lactation
• Pharmacotherapy of the Pediatric Patient
• Pharmacotherapy of the Geriatric Patient
• Individual Variations in Drug Responses

• PART 3: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

• Review of Neurotransmitters and the Autonomic Nervous System
• Cholinergic Agonists
• Cholinergic Antagonists
• Adrenergic Agonists
• Adrenergic Antagonists

• PART 4: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

• Review of the Central Nervous System
• Pharmacotherapy of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
• Pharmacotherapy of Mood Disorders
• Pharmacotherapy of Psychoses
• Pharmacotherapy of Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System
• Pharmacotherapy of Seizures
• Pharmacotherapy of Muscle Spasms and Spasticity
• Central Nervous System Stimulants and Drugs for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Pharmacotherapy of Severe Pain and Migraines
• Anesthetics and Anesthesia Adjuncts
• Pharmacology of Substance Abuse

• PART 5: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

• Review of the Cardiovascular System
• Pharmacotherapy of Hyperlipidemia
• Pharmacotherapy with Calcium Channel Blockers
• Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
• Diuretic Therapy and the Pharmacotherapy of Renal Failure
• Pharmacotherapy of Fluid Imbalance, Electrolyte, and Acid--Base Disorders
• Pharmacotherapy of Hypertension
• Pharmacotherapy of Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction
• Pharmacotherapy of Heart Failure
• Pharmacotherapy of Dysrhythmias
• Pharmacotherapy of Coagulation Disorders
• Pharmacotherapy of Hematopoietic Disorders

• PART 6: PHARMACOLOGY OF BODY DEFENSES

• Review of Body Defenses and the Immune System
• Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation and Fever
• Immunostimulants and Immunosuppressants
• Immunizing Agents

• PART 7: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND ALLERGY

• Pharmacotherapy of Asthma and Other Pulmonary Disorders
• Pharmacotherapy of Allergic Rhinitis and the Common Cold

• PART 8: PHARMACOLOGY OF ANTI-INFECTIVE PHARMACOTHERAPY

• Basic Principles of Anti-Infective Pharmacotherapy
• Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall
• Antibiotics Affecting Bacterial Protein Synthesis
• Fluoroquinolones and Miscellaneous Antibacterials
• Sulfonamides and the Pharmacotherapy of Urinary Tract Infections
• Pharmacotherapy of Mycobacterial Infections
• Pharmacotherapy of Fungal Infections
• Pharmacotherapy of Protozoan and Helminthic Infections
• Pharmacotherapy of Non-HIV Viral Infections
• Pharmacotherapy of HIV-AIDS
• Basic Principles of Antineoplastic Therapy
• Pharmacotherapy of Neoplasia

• PART 9: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

• Review of the Gastrointestinal System
• Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Pharmacotherapy of Bowel Disorders and Other Gastrointestinal Conditions
• Vitamins and Minerals
• Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
• Weight Reduction Strategies and the Pharmacotherapy of Obesity

• PART 10: PHARMACOLOGY OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

• Review of the Endocrine System
• Hypothalamic and Pituitary Drugs
• Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus
• Pharmacotherapy of Thyroid Disorders
• Corticosteroids and Drugs Affecting the Adrenal Cortex
• Estrogens, Progestins, and Drugs Modifying Uterine Function
• Drugs for Modifying Conception
• Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Male Reproductive System

• PART 11: ADDITIONAL DRUG CLASSES

• Pharmacotherapy of Bone and Joint Disorders
• Pharmacotherapy of Dermatologic Disorders
• Pharmacotherapy of Eye and Ear Disorders
• Emergency Preparedness: Bioterrorism and Management of Poisoning