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Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals 5th edition [Hardback]

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  • Formāts: Hardback, 704 pages, height x width x depth: 260x200x250 mm, weight: 1084 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 10-Feb-2015
  • Izdevniecība: Pearson
  • ISBN-10: 0133911268
  • ISBN-13: 9780133911268
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  • Formāts: Hardback, 704 pages, height x width x depth: 260x200x250 mm, weight: 1084 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 10-Feb-2015
  • Izdevniecība: Pearson
  • ISBN-10: 0133911268
  • ISBN-13: 9780133911268
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Making Sense of Pharmacology
Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals
provides a well-organized, easy-to-understand introduction to the world of drugs and pharmaceuticals. TheFifth Edition is structured into three broad, clear units that divide the vast subject of pharmacology into an approachable guide for students and experienced health professionals. Today’s most up-to-date drug information is enhanced with beautiful illustrations and photographs that allow students to delve into the visual world of pharmacology while deeply engaging with the text. A comprehensive drug reference glossary as well as a set of thorough appendices supplements the text to further simplify the extensive array of drug information available.

Impeccably organized and enjoyable to read, Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionalsmakes a broad and difficult subject matter both graspable and interesting for both students and practicing health professionals.

Preface vi
A Note to Students vii
Foreword ix
About the Author xi
Acknowledgements xii
Reviewers xiii
Unit 1 Introduction to Pharmacology
Understanding the Past History and Present Uses of Drugs
1(1)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology and the History of Drugs
2(25)
Chapter 2 Drug Design, Testing, Manufacturing, and Marketing
27(19)
Chapter 3 Drug Forms
46(16)
Chapter 4 Routes of Administration and the Drug Cycle
62(26)
Chapter 5 Using Drugs Therapeutically
88(27)
Chapter 6 The Prescription, Pharmacy, and Pharmacist
115(22)
Unit 2 Drugs Related to Specific Body
Systems Understanding Drugs and Drug Categories Used to Treat Body Systems
137(1)
Chapter 7 Urinary Drugs
138(17)
Chapter 8 Gastrointestinal Drugs
155(23)
Chapter 9 Musculoskeletal Drugs
178(20)
Chapter 10 Respiratory Drugs
198(17)
Chapter 11 Cardiovascular Drugs
215(29)
Chapter 12 Hematologic Drugs
244(13)
Chapter 13 Gynecologic and Obstetric Drugs
257(26)
Chapter 14 Endocrine Drugs
283(26)
Chapter 15 Neurologic Drugs
309(23)
Chapter 16 Psychiatric Drugs
332(29)
Chapter 17 Dermatologic Drugs
361(29)
Chapter 18 Ophthalmic Drugs
390(18)
Chapter 19 Ear, Nose, and Throat Drugs
408(17)
Unit 3 Drugs That Affect Multiple Body Systems
Understanding Drugs and Drug Categories Used to Treat Multiple Body Systems
425(1)
Chapter 20 Analgesic Drugs
426(23)
Chapter 21 Anti-Infective Drugs
449(33)
Chapter 22 Chemotherapy Drugs
482(28)
Chapter 23 Vaccines
510(26)
Chapter 24 Anesthetic Drugs
536(14)
Chapter 25 Emergency Drugs, Intravenous Fluids, and Blood Products
550(20)
APPENDICES
Appendix A Top 50 Generic and Trade Name Prescription Drugs for 2013
570(2)
Appendix B Glossary of Key Words with Definitions
572(10)
Appendix C Glossary of Abbreviations, Acronyms, Short Forms, Symbols, and Their Meanings
582(9)
Appendix D Endings Common to Generic Drug Names and Their Related Drug Categories
591(3)
DRUG REFERENCE
Generic and Trade Name Drugs, Categories, Indications, Doses, and Drug Pronunciations
594(79)
Index 673
Susan M. Turley is an experienced community college instructor, having taught introduction to pharmacology courses for pharmacy technician, medical assisting, and respiratory therapy students, as well as teaching medical terminology and medical transcription courses for many years. She is the author of Medical Language, Third Edition, which dominates the market. She is a current member of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) and an avid reader of Pharmacy Times journal to stay current on pharmacy trends and new drugs. Her clinical background is extensive and broad, having worked in acute care hospitals, physicians offices, managed care, and long-term care. She has held clinical positions in quality management, auditing, and infection control. Her writing is well known for its accuracy and clarity in presenting technically difficult material and for a special blend that includes humor and interesting anecdotes to stimulate learning and keep students engaged. She holds a Master of Arts degree in adult education, a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, and national certification in the fields of both health information management and medical transcription.