preface About the author Unit I: Fundamentals of Pharmacology Chapter 1: Drug Classifications, Drug Names, and Drug Sources Chapter 2: Drug Development, Drug Approval and Drug Regulation Chapter 3: Pharmacokinetics Chapter 4: Pharmacodynamics Chapter 5: Pharmacogenomics and Drug Toxicity Chapter 6: Drug Interactions and Adverse Drug Effects Chapter 7: Dietary Nutrition & Herbal Remedies Chapter 8: Medication Errors Unit II: Drugs Affecting the Nervous System Chapter 9: Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System Chapter 10: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System Chapter 11: Psychotherapeutic Agents Chapter 12: Local and General Anesthetics Chapter 13: Substance Abuse Unit III: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System Chapter 14: Drugs Affecting the Heart Chapter 15: Drugs Affecting Hyperlipidemia Chapter 16: Drugs Affecting Hypertension Chapter 17: Drugs Affecting Arrhythmia Chapter 18: Drugs Affecting Coagulation Disorders Chapter 19: Anti-anemic Drugs Unit IV: Drugs Affecting Metabolic and Endocrine Function Chapter 20: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System Chapter 21: Antidiabetic Drugs Unit V: Drugs Affecting Body Systems Chapter 22: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System Chapter 23: Drugs Affecting the Urinary System Chapter 24: Drugs Affecting the Digestive System Chapter 25: Drugs Affecting the Skeletal System Chapter 26: Muscle Relaxants Unit VI: Drugs for Pain Management and Inflammation Chapter 27: Acetaminophen and NSAIDs Chapter 28: Opioid Analgesics Unit VII: Drugs for Special Conditions Chapter 29: Antineoplastic Drugs Chapter 30: Vitamins and Minerals Unit VIII: Anti-infective Agents Chapter 31: Antibacterial Agents Chapter 32: Antiviral Agents Chapter 33: Antifungal Agents Chapter 34: Antiprotozoal Agents Chapter 35: Antituberculosis Agents Chapter 36: Immunizations Unit IX: Emergency Pharmacology Chapter 37: Poisons and Antidotes Appendices Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C: Answer Keys to Clinical Case Studies.