Clinical pharmacology made incredibly easy
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Clinical pharmacology made incredibly easy
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2005
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
The updated and revised Second Edition of this thorough reference explains in simple terms how drugs act and interact in the treatment of disease. Focusing on the mechanisms of drug action, the book details specific drugs by pharmacologic class for all body systems. Drugs for pain, psychiatric disorders, infection, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and cancer are included. Potentially harmful drug and drug-herb interactions are also covered extensively. Written in the award-winning Incredibly Easy! style, the book features abundant illustrations, eye-catching icons, quick quizzes, memory joggers, and spirited cartoons that make learning fun. New to this edition: updated coverage of existing drugs and detailed coverage of new drugs; an expanded section on pain medications; a quick-reference chart of medications for skin disorders; and vaccines, toxoids, and other agents of both active and passive immunity
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of clinical pharmacology Chapter 2: Autonomic nervous system drugs Chapter 3: Neurologic and neuromuscular drugs Chapter 4: Pain medications Chapter 5: Cardiovascular drugs Chapter 6: Hematologic drugs Chapter 7: Respiratory drugs Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal drugs Chapter 9: Anti-infective drugs Chapter 10: Anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-allergy drugs, and immunosuppressants Chapter 11: Psychotropic drugs Chapter 12: Endocrine drugs Chapter 13: Drugs for fluid and electrolyte balance Chapter 14: Cancer drugs Appendices Common herbal preparations and their drug interactions Other major drugs Toxic herbs Topical steroids for skin disorders Vaccines and antidotes for biological and chemical weapons Index
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