Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pharmacology and the nursing process in LPN -- Patient teaching and health literacy -- Legal aspects affecting the administration of medications -- Foundations and principles of pharmacology -- Lifespan and cultural modifications -- Self-care : over-the-counter products, herbal therapies, and drugs for health promotion -- Review of mathematical principles -- Mathematical calculations used in pharmacology -- Calculating drug dosages -- Preparing and administering medications -- Allergy and respiratory medications -- Antiinfective medications -- Antivirals, antiretrovirals, and antifungal medications -- Antineoplastic medications -- Cardiovascular and renal medication -- -- Central and peripheral nervous system medications -- Medications for pain management and anesthesia -- Antiinflammatory, musculoskeletal, and antiarthritis medications -- Gastrointestinal medications -- Hematologic products -- Hormones and steroids -- Immunologic medications -- Topical medications -- Vitamins and minerals.