Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Occupations

Ruth Woodrow (Autor)

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576 Seiten

2001 | 4th edition
Delmar Cengage Learning
978-0-7668-3890-1 (ISBN)

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Organized according to classifications, this book provides an extensive framework of drug information in a concise format. The Internet as a reference tool is examined, and includes links to reliable websites. The new edition is updated with 200 new drugs, information about the uses and effects of herbs, and the USP Quality Review list of similar drug names.

CD-ROM in the back of Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Occupations includes: multiple-choice and fill-in the blank questions, a speed test, tic-tac-toe, the Pharmacology Championship Game, Crossword Puzzles, Case Studies and sound-alike drugs activity.

Ruth Woodrow is a Medical Consultant for Education and Infection Control in the Health Services Department at Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. in Sarasota, Florida. She previously served as Director of Staff Development at Plymouth Harbor, Inc., and she also taught pharmacology at the Sarasota County Technical Institute.

Preface
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations
Chapter 2: Drug Names and References
Chapter 3: Sources and Bodily Effects on Drugs
Chapter 4: Medication Preparations and Supplies
Chapter 5: Abbreviations and Systems of Measurements
Chapter 6: Safe Dosage Preparation.
Chapter 7: Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration
Chapter 8: Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route
Chapter 9: Administration by the Parenteral Route
Chapter 10: Poison Control
Part II: Drug Classifications
Chapter 11: Vitamins and Minerals
Chapter 12: Skin Medications
Chapter 13: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
Chapter 14: Antineoplastic Drugs
Chapter 15: Urinary System Drugs
Chapter 16: Gastrointestinal Drugs
Chapter 17: Anti-Infective Drugs
Chapter 18: Eye Medications
Chapter 19: Analgesics, Sedatives and Hypnotics
Chapter 20: Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse
Chapter 21: Musculoskeletal and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Chapter 22: Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, and Agents for Alzheimer's Disease.
Chapter 23: Endocrine System Drugs
Chapter 24: Reproductive System Drugs
Chapter 25: Cardiovascular Drugs
Chapter 26: Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines
Chapter 27: Preoperative Medications and Local Anesthetics
Chapter 28: Drugs and Geriatrics
Summary
Comprehensive Review for Part I
Comprehensive Review for Part II
Glossary
Appendix
Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	5.12.2001
Verlagsort	Clifton Park
Sprache	englisch
Maße	215 x 274 mm
Gewicht	1225 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pharmakologie / Pharmakotherapie
ISBN-10	0-7668-3890-0 / 0766838900
ISBN-13	978-0-7668-3890-1 / 9780766838901
Zustand	Neuware