Essentials of pharmacology for health occupations
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Essentials of pharmacology for health occupations
Delmar Publishers, c1992
2nd ed
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Includes index
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Description
Now in its second edition, this field-tested pharmacology text is designed for courses which allot limited time to the study of medications. The text is organized in a concise, yet comprehensive format that eliminates unnecessary detail. Part I introduces drugs, their sources and uses. Calculations are simplified into two optional, step-by-step processes: the basic calculation method and ratio and proportion. Review questions and administrative checklists enhance learning. Part II organizes drugs according to body systems. Each classification is described, along with the characteristics of typical drugs, side effects, cautions, interactions, and patient education for each category. Chapter-end worksheets help the student organize information into outline form. This book should be of interest to trainees in the health professions.
Table of Contents
Consumer safety and drug regulations. Drug names and references. Sources and bodily effects of drugs. Medication preparations and supplies. Abbreviations and systems of measurement. Safe dosage preparation. Responsibilities and principles of drug administration. Administration by the gastrointestinal route. Administration by the parenteral route. Poison Control. Drugs of the systems. Vitamins and minerals. Skin medications. Autonomic nervous system drugs. Antineoplastic drugs. Urinary system drugs. Gastrointestinal drugs. Anti-infective drugs. Eye medications. Analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics. Psychotropic medications, alcohol and drug abuse. Musculoskeletal and anti-inflammatory drugs. Anticonvulsants and anti-Parkinsonian drugs. Endocrine system drugs. Reproductive system drugs. Cardiovascular drugs. Respiratory system drugs and antihistamines. Preoperative medications and local anaesthetics.
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