Core Concepts in Pharmacology

Core Concepts in Pharmacology, 5th Edition, is a textbook designed for pharmacology courses in practical and vocational nursing programs. The text treats pharmacology as an interdisciplinary field that draws on the natural and applied sciences to help learners predict drug action.

Content is structured around body systems and diseases, situating medications directly within their therapeutic context. Foundational science is addressed alongside clinical applications, including targeted therapies for gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive conditions.

To make broad classifications accessible, this edition continues a prototype approach that examines the one or two most representative drugs in each class in detail.