DEDICATION

To my son, Ben, whose sensitivity and sense of humor make even the toughest day easier.

To my daughter, Katharine, whose dedication and passion in seeking her goals is inspiring.

To my daughter-in-law, Amy, whose enthusiasm and commitment show great determination.

To my granddaughter, Claire, who brings joy and sunshine. Watching you grow into a strong and kind young lady fills me with love.

I am so proud of our wonderful family! Your support of my work inspires me. Thank you for sharing so much of your lives with me. I love you.

AHV

In loving memory of my mother, Geraldine, who provided me with 91 years of continual love, support, and wisdom as I pursued all of my personal and professional goals. My memories of her will always be a huge blessing in my life. I love you, Momma!

CAS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We offer our thanks to the students and nurses who have used our book for more than 35 years. We hope our book provides you with the current knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics you need to continue to give quality care in our rapidly changing health care environment.

April and Cindy