Synopses & Reviews
A book in pharmacology which finally distinctly meets the needs of the allied health professional. The focused teach-and-test approach of this book provides readers with the perfect blend of concise content and an enjoyable—even fun—learning process. Pharmacology and fun have never been joined in the same sentence—until now! Uniquely designed to use a focused approach to learning pharmacology, the introductory chapters lay the groundwork for learning this topic by explaining the history of pharmacology, discussing the legal and ethical principles involved, illustrating drug administration techniques, reviewing math, and explaining drug calculations. Using a five-heading approach to focused pharmacologic principles, each drug chapter focuses on drugs used to treat a certain body system or disease type. The chapters open with a concise review of anatomy and physiology to provide readers with a foundation from which to understand the pharmacologic principles actions, effects, and uses of the drugs that treat a body system or disorder.
Synopsis
Package consists of
0131716425 / 9780131716421 Focus on Pharmacology: Essentials for Health Professionals
0135076072 / 9780135076071 Pearson Health Professional's Drug Guide 2009-2010
About the Author
Table of Contents
Pharmacology for
Healthcare Professionals
Brief Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contributors Unit I General Principles
Chapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter 2 Law and Ethics of Medications
Chapter 3 Dispensing Prescription, Terminology, and Abbreviations
Chapter 4 Administration of Medications Unit II Mathematics and Dosage Calculations
Chapter 5 Basic Mathematics
Chapter 6 Measurement Systems and Their Equivalents
Chapter 7 Calculation of Dosages Unit III Drug Effects on Multiple Systems
Chapter 8 Nutritional Aspects of Pharmacology
Chapter 9 Antibacterial and Antiviral Agents
Chapter 10 Antifungal, Antimalarial, and Antiprotozoal Agents
Chapter 11 Vaccines and Immune Globulins
Chapter 12 Analgesic, Antipyretic, and Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Chapter 13 Antineoplastic Agents Unit IV The Effect of Drugs on Specific Systems
Chapter 14 Effects of Drugs on the Central Nervous System
Chapter 15 Effects of Drugs on the Autonomic Nervous System
Chapter 16 Anesthetic Agents
Chapter 17 Effects of Drugs on Skin Conditions
Chapter 18 Effects of Drugs on the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 19 Effects of Drugs on the Vascular System
Chapter 20 Anticoagulants
Chapter 21 Effects of Drugs on Urinary Tract Disorders and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 22 Effects of Drugs on the Endocrine System
Chapter 23 Effects of Drugs on Reproductive System Disorders
Chapter 24 Effects of Drugs on Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chapter 25 Effects of Drugs on Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 26 Effects of Drugs on Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 27 Effects of Drugs on Eye, Nose, and Ear Disorders
Chapter 28 Toxicology
Chapter 29 Geriatrics
Chapter 30 Pediatrics
Appendices
A. Drug Interaction
B. 200 Most Commonly Used Drugs in the U.S.A.
C. Glossary
D. Answers
Index