Includes glossary

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Pharmacology basics -- Drugs affecting the central nervous system -- Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system -- Drugs affecting the cardiovascular and renal systems -- Drugs affecting the endocrine system -- Drugs affecting the respiratory system -- Anti-infective and anti-inflammatory agents -- Immune and biological modifiers and chemotherapeutic agents -- Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system and nutrition -- Miscellaneous therapeutics: hematological, dermatological, opthlamic, and otic agents -- Appendices.

CD-ROM includes multiple-choice review questions, pharmacology animations, and medication administration and IV therapy checklists. Text includes Canadian features: evidence-based Canadian clinical practice guidelines, list of Canadian generic drug names with trade name equivalents, and ethnocultural examples reflecting the diversity of Canada.

For CD-ROM: Windows and MacIntosh platforms.