Contents: General principles - - Pharmacology and the nursing process in LPN practice - - Legal, regulatory, and ethical aspects of drug administration - - Principles of pharmacology - - Principles of drug administration - - Drug calculation: preparing and giving drugs - - Drug categories - - Drugs for bacterial infections - - Drugs for tuberculosis, fungal, and parasitic infections - - Drugs for viral and retroviral infections - - Drugs for allergy and respiratory problems - - Drugs affecting the renal/urinary and cardiovascular systems - - Drugs for central nervous system problems - - Drugs for mental health - - Drugs for analgesia and anesthesia - - Drugs for inflammation, arthritis, and gout - - Drugs for gastrointestinal problems - - Drugs for immunization and immunomodulation - - Drugs affecting the hematologic system - - Drugs for cancer treatment - - Drugs for reproductive health - - Drugs for thyroid and adrenal problems - - Drug therapy for diabetes - - Drugs for osteoporosis - - Drugs for eye and ear problems - - Over-the-counter drug therapy