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Pharmacology for Nurses

Introduction

Pharmacology for NursesIntroduction
Figure 7.1 The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from harmful substances, such as pathogens. (attribution: Copyright Rice University, OpenStax, under CC BY NC-SA 4.0 license)

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Introduction

Four primary types of microorganisms are responsible for causing infections in humans: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. This chapter will introduce the various pharmacologic agents designed to treat infections caused by these microorganisms, including indications, mechanisms, adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions.

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