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A rapid way to access the most important facts about the medications that nurses need when caring for patients, Pharmacology, Second Edition provides an overview using a systems approach. A table at the beginning of each chapter conveniently lists all relevant medications, making it easy to see key drug groupings by body system. With a focus on patient teaching and nursing implications, this pharmacology review book can be used in the classroom, in clinical settings, or to prepare for exams! New Chapter on Drugs to Treat Migraines! Key Features Critical thinking questions and multiple case studies are found in each chapter Quick look at chapter ahead Highlighted key points NCLEX - Style Questions! About the Author Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, MS, RN, BCMarilyn J. Herbert-Ashton, MS, RN, BC has over 20 years of teaching experience in nursing education and staff development. She is currently an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Grants Development and Special Projects at Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, Virginia, and is also an Adjunct Nursing Instructor at Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, New York, where she teaches a distance learning pharmacology course. She is published in the area of pharmacology and has taught pharmacology for over 15 years. Nancy Clarkson, MEd, RN, BCNancy Elaine Clarkson, MEd, RN, BC received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Keuka College, Keuka Park, New York and her master’s in Nursing Education from Teacher’s College, New York, New York. She currently is Chairperson and Professor of Nursing in the Nursing Department at Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, New York. During her extensive career in nursing education, Nancy has taught students in diploma, baccalaureate, and associate degree programs. She has focused her teaching in the subjects of Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pharmacology. She is previously published in the area of Pharmacology. For many years, she has taught Pharmacology in the classroom and more recently on line via computer. Table of Contents Part I: Anti-Infectives Part II: Central Nervous System Drugs Part III: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs Part IV: Respiratory System Drugs Part V: Anti-Inflammatory and Antipyretic Drugs Part VI: Cardiovascular DrugsMarilyn Herbert-Ashton, MS, RN, BC Part VII: Endocrine System Drugs Part VIII: Female Reproductive System Drugs Part IX: Male Reproductive System Drugs Part X: Gastrointestinal System Drugs Part XI: Drugs Acting on the Immune System and Antineoplastic Agents Part XII: Herbal Remedies Appendices