Includes glossary and index.

Contents: Part 1: Introduction to pharmacologic principles: Consumer safety and drug regulations -- Drug names and references -- Sources and bodily effects of drugs -- Medication preparations and supplies -- Abbreviations and systems of measurement -- Safe dosage calculations -- Responsibilities and principles of drug administration -- Administration by the gastrointestinal route -- Administration by the parental route -- Poison Control -- Part 2: Drug classifications: Vitamins, minerals and herbs -- Skin medications -- Autonomic nervous system drugs -- Antineoplastic drugs -- Urinary system drugs -- Gastrointestinal drugs -- Anti-infective drugs -- Eye medications -- Analgesics,sedatives,and hypnotics -- Psychotropic medications, alcohol and drug abuse -- Musculoskeletal and anti-inflammatory drugs -- Anticonvulsants, and anti-inflammatory drugs -- Anticonvulsants, antiparkinsonian drugs and agents for alzheimer's disease -- Endocrine system drugs -- Reproductive system drugs -- Cardiovascular drugs -- Respiratory system drugs and antihistamines -- Drugs and older adults.