Description: Basic and practical, this essential book provides an extensive framework of drug information in a concise format for allied health learners. Learn calculations quickly through a simplified step-by-step process. Discover key drug information by classifications, such as their purpose, side effects, cautions, and interactions, or utilize the resource to refresh your knowledge of drugs. Plug in the free accompanying CD-ROM and master pharmacology through quizzes, games, and case studies. Open this resource now and see how easy learning pharmacology can be. Product Benefits: - Includes expanded tables and patient education boxes
- All illustrations have been completely revised and are now in color
- New photographs help to explain administration techniques, equipment, and other topics
- Complex descriptions are eliminated
- Emphasis on side effects, contraindications, interactions, and patient education
- Organization of pertinent facts according to classifications, rather than each individual drug
Table of Contents: List of Tables.
Preface.
How to Use the Student Activity CD-ROM.
Part I: Introduction.
Chapter 1: Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations.
Chapter 2: Drug Names and References.
Chapter 3: Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs.
Chapter 4: Medication Preparations and Supplies.
Chapter 5: Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement.
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, Minerals, and Herbs.
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: Drugs and Geriatrics.
Summary.
Appendix: Use Caution - Avoid Confusion |
