Core concepts in pharmacology
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Core concepts in pharmacology
Prentice Hall, c2003
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 536-541) and index
System requirements: For Windows 98 or newer and Power Macintosh
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Prediction of drug action requires a thorough knowledge of both natural and applied sciences, making pharmacology one of the most challenging subjects for those embarking on careers in the health sciences. Assuming no prior knowledge, Core Concepts in Pharmacology presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary perspective drawing upon core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to make drug therapy understandable. An essential book for anyone entering into an allied health occupation, it is appropriate for a stand-alone course or as a resource for anyone looking for a refresher.
Features Include: *A FREE CD-ROM containing an interactive mathematics program, as well as animations of drug action *A FREE Companion Website containing additional review questions, links to pharmacology resources, and a test bank *Learning Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter *Concept Reviews and Client Teaching boxes throughout each chapter reinforce difficult concepts *Chapter-ending review questions allow for critical thinking and review *A prototype approach to drug therapy with the most common described in detail and the remaining highlighted in a grid that shows the similarities and differences *Mechanism in Action feature shows life-like illustrations of drug action within the body for all prototype drugs - animated versions on the CD-ROM *Numerous diagrams and line art for visual learning *On the Job feature that discuss how pharmacology is applied the health occupations *Alternative and herbal therapies in each drug chapter
目次
- I. BASIC CONCEPTS IN PHARMACOLOGY. 1. Introduction to Pharmacology
- Drug Regulation and Approval. 2. Drug Classes, Schedules and Categories. 3. Methods of Drug Delivery. 4. What Happens After a Drug Has Been Administered? 5. Substance Abuse. II. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. 6. Drugs for Disorders Associated with the Autonomic Nervous System. 7. Drugs for Anxiety, Daytime Sedation and Insomnia. 8. Drugs for Seizures. 9. Drugs for Behavioral/Emotional Disorders, Mood Disorders and Psychoses. 10. Drugs for Parkinson's Disease and Dementia. 11. Drugs for the Control of Pain and Fever. 12. Drugs for Local and General Anesthesia. III. THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM. 13. Drugs for Coagulation Disorders. 14. Drugs for Hypertension. 15. Drugs for Heart Failure. 16. Drugs for Dysrhythmias. 17. Drugs for Chest Pain, Myocardial Infarction and Stroke. 18. Drugs for Acute Shock and Anaphylaxis. 19. Drugs for Lipid Disorders. IV. THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. 20. Drugs for Inflammation, Allergies and Immune Disorders. 21. Drugs for Bacterial Infections. 22. Drugs for Fungal, Viral and Parasitic Infections. 23. Drugs for Neoplasia. V. THE RESPIRATORY, DIGESTIVE AND RENAL SYSTEMS. 24. Drugs for Pulmonary Disorders. 25. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders. 26. Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs. 27. Drugs for Kidney, Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders. VI. THE ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS. 28. Drugs for Endocrine Disorders. 29. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Reproductive System. VII. THE MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM, INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM, EYES AND EARS. 30. Drugs for Muscle Spasms and Bone Disorders. 31. Drugs for Skin Disorders. 32. Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders.
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