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Pharmacology

In textbook order. Each topic is the key points of one section of Pharmacology for Nurses (OpenStax), quoted word for word, with practice questions underneath.

Chapter 1 · Introduction to Pharmacology

  1. Pharmacology, Interdisciplinary Teams, and Nursing Practice14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Drug Sources, Forms, and Names14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Drug Classifications and Prototypes14 key points · 4 questions
  4. Special Considerations14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 2 · Drug Administration

  1. Drug Administration and the Nursing Process13 key points · 6 questions
  2. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics14 key points · 3 questions
  3. Drug Administration Routes, Preparation, and Administration14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Dosage Calculations14 key points · 5 questions

Chapter 3 · Ethics, Legal Considerations, and Safety

  1. Legal Considerations14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Drug Errors and Prevention14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Documentation and Informatics14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 4 · Introduction to Homeostasis

  1. What Is Homeostasis?14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Osmolality14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Maintaining Homeostasis13 key points · 6 questions
  4. Negative Feedback Loop14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 5 · Fluids and Electrolytes, Vitamins, Minerals, and Alternative Therapies

  1. Fluid Volume14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Electrolytes14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Intravenous Fluid Therapy, Total Parenteral Nutrition, and Blood Products14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Vitamins, Minerals, and Complementary and Alternative Therapies13 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 6 · Introduction to the Immune System and the Inflammatory Response

  1. Introduction to Immunity14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, Vaccines, and Immunizations14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Immunosuppressants, Biologics, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Biosimilar Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Introduction to the Inflammatory Response and Anti-inflammatory Drugs14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 7 · Anti-infective Drugs

  1. Introduction to Bacterial, Viral/COVID-19, and Fungal Infections14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Antibiotic, Antiviral/Anti–COVID-19, and Antifungal Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Introduction to HIV, AIDS, and Antiretrovirals14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections and Drugs to Treat Them14 key points · 6 questions
  5. Introduction to Tuberculosis and Antitubercular Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  6. Antiparasitic and Anthelminthic Drugs14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 8 · Introduction to Cancer Therapy and Cancer Drugs

  1. Introduction to Cancer and Phases of Cancer Therapy14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Chemotherapeutic Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Hormonal Therapy14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Biologic Response Modifiers14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 9 · Introduction to the Nervous System

  1. Introduction to the Nervous System9 key points · 4 questions
  2. Structure and Function of the Nervous System14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Characteristics of Drugs to Treat Nervous System Disorders14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 10 · Drugs to Treat Myasthenia Gravis and Alzheimer’s Disease

  1. Introduction to Myasthenia Gravis14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Cholinergic Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Alzheimer’s Drugs14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 11 · Drugs to Treat Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis

  1. Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Anti-Parkinsonian Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Introduction to Multiple Sclerosis14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 12 · Anticonvulsant Drugs and Drugs to Treat Epilepsy, Migraine Headaches, and Intracranial Emergencies

  1. Epilepsy and Anticonvulsant Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Migraine Headaches and Migraine Headache Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Intracranial Emergencies and Intracranial Emergency Drugs14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 13 · Psychopharmacologic Drugs

  1. Antidepressants14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Antipsychotics14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Mood Stabilizers14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Anxiolytics and Sedative-Hypnotics14 key points · 6 questions
  5. CNS Stimulants and Nonstimulants14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 14 · Pain Response Drugs

  1. Introduction to Pain14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Nonopioid Analgesics14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Opioid Agonists and Antagonists14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 15 · Substance Use Disorder Treatment Drugs

  1. Introduction to Substance Use Disorders14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Opioid Use Disorder Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Alcohol Use Disorder Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Nicotine Use Disorder Drugs14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 16 · Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

  1. Introduction to the Heart, Circulation, and Blood Flow14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Pumping Action of the Heart14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Conduction of Electrical Impulses14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 17 · Antidysrhythmic Drugs

  1. Introduction to Dysrhythmias14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Class I: Sodium Channel Blockers14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Class II: Beta Adrenergic Blockers14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Class III: Potassium Channel Blockers14 key points · 6 questions
  5. Class IV: Calcium Channel Blockers14 key points · 6 questions
  6. Unclassified Antidysrhythmics14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 18 · Antihypertensive and Antianginal Drugs

  1. Hypertension and Angina14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Beta-Adrenergic Blockers14 key points · 6 questions
  5. Calcium Channel Blockers14 key points · 6 questions
  6. Diuretics14 key points · 6 questions
  7. Nitrates14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 19 · Heart Failure Drugs

  1. Heart Failure14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Drugs Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Beta-Adrenergic Blockers14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors (SGLT2Is)14 key points · 6 questions
  5. Diuretics14 key points · 6 questions
  6. Adjunct Medications Used in Heart Failure14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 20 · Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet, and Thrombolytic Drugs

  1. Introduction to Clotting and Coagulation14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Anticoagulants14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Antiplatelets14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Thrombolytics14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 21 · Lipid-Lowering Drugs

  1. Introduction to Lipoprotein and Apolipoproteins14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors) and PCSK9 Inhibitors14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Bile Acid Sequestrants, Fibrates, and Niacin14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors9 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 22 · Cardiac Emergency and Shock Drugs

  1. Introduction to Cardiac Emergencies and Shock14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Cardiac Emergency Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Shock Drugs14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 23 · Introduction to the Respiratory System

  1. Introduction to the Upper Respiratory System14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Introduction to the Lower Respiratory System14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Oxygenation and Gas Exchange13 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 24 · Upper Respiratory Disorder Drugs

  1. Antihistamines and Decongestants14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Antitussives14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Expectorants and Mucolytics14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 25 · Lower Respiratory Disorder Drugs

  1. Adrenergics and Anticholinergics14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Corticosteroids13 key points · 6 questions
  3. Xanthines, Leukotriene Modifiers, and Mast Cell Stabilizers14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 26 · Hypothalamus, Pituitary, and Adrenal Disorder Drugs

  1. Introduction to the Adrenal Cortex, Pituitary, and Hypothalamus14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Growth Hormones and Suppressants14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Antidiuretic Hormones14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 27 · Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorder Drugs

  1. Introduction to the Thyroid and Parathyroid14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Calcium Preparations, Vitamin D, Bisphosphonates, Calcimimetics, and Peptide Hormones14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 28 · Diabetic Drugs

  1. Introduction to Diabetes14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Insulin and Non-Insulin Injectable Diabetes Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Oral Antidiabetic Drugs14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 29 · Introduction to the Digestive System

  1. Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System and Oral Cavity14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Introduction to the Esophagus and Stomach14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Introduction to the Small and Large Intestines13 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 30 · Gastrointestinal Disorder Drugs

  1. Antiemetics14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Antidiarrheals14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Laxatives and Stool Softeners14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 31 · Hyperacidity and Antiulcer Drugs

  1. Antacids14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Histamine Blockers and Proton-Pump Inhibitors14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Pepsin Inhibitors and Prostaglandin Analogues14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 32 · Weight Management Drugs

  1. Introduction to Weight Management14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Anorexiants14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Lipase Inhibitors13 key points · 6 questions
  4. Other Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Remedies14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 33 · Introduction to the Renal and Urinary Systems

  1. Introduction to the Renal System14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Renal-Associated Fluid Volume Excess14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Introduction to the Urinary System14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 34 · Diuretic Drugs

  1. Introduction to Diuretics14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Loop Diuretics14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Osmotic Diuretics14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Potassium-Sparing Diuretics14 key points · 6 questions
  5. Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 35 · Urinary and Bladder Disorder Drugs

  1. Urinary Anti-infectives14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Urinary Antispasmodics, Antimuscarinics, and Anticholinergics14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Urinary Analgesics14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Urinary Stimulants13 key points · 6 questions
  5. Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors13 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 36 · Reproductive Health Drugs

  1. Review of the Female Reproductive System14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Hormonal, Contraception, and Infertility Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Uterine Motility Drugs and Lactation Considerations14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Bisphosphonates, Calcium Preparations, Vitamin D, and Estrogen Receptor Modulators14 key points · 6 questions
  5. Review of the Male Reproductive System12 key points · 6 questions
  6. Androgens, Antiandrogens, and Anabolic Steroids14 key points · 6 questions
  7. Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors12 key points · 6 questions
  8. Alpha Blockers and 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 37 · Transgender and Nonbinary Drugs

  1. Overview of Transgender and Nonbinary Health14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Feminizing Hormonal Therapy14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Masculinizing Hormonal Therapy14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 38 · Ophthalmic Drugs

  1. Introduction to the Eyes14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Ocular Anti-inflammatories and Anti-infectives14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Ocular Anesthetics and Lubricants13 key points · 6 questions
  4. Antiglaucoma Drugs14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 39 · Otic Drugs

  1. Introduction to the Ears14 key points · 6 questions
  2. Otic Anti-inflammatories and Anti-infectives14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Otic Antihistamines, Decongestants, and Cerumenolytics14 key points · 6 questions

Chapter 40 · Dermatologic Disorder Drugs

  1. Introduction to the Skin and Its Function13 key points · 6 questions
  2. Acne Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  3. Psoriatic Drugs14 key points · 6 questions
  4. Other Dermatologic Condition Drugs and Topical Anti-infectives for Burns13 key points · 6 questions