Pharmacology for Health Professionals

Ideal for introductory pharmacology courses, LWW's Pharmacology for the Health Professions offers a concise introduction to pharmacological concepts for students in the health professions. Now in a fully updated Second Edition, this full-color text provides a solid foundation in the basic principles of pharmacology, including the actions, indications, contradictions, and adverse effects of drug classes. A companion website offers animations and self-study materials for students and teaching resources for faculty. The 2nd edition includes fully-revised drug tables (both in print and online), and new chapters in Math Review and Complementary and Alternative Medicine. It also offers students a wealth of online resources (interactive activities, online modules, and case studies) to help them learn, study, and retain the key concepts from the text/course.

UnitI Foundations of Clinical Pharmacology
Chapter1 General Principles of Pharmacology
Chapter2 The Administration of Drugs
Chapter3 Math Review
UnitII Drugs That Affect the Central Nervous System
Chapter4 Central Nervous System Stimulants
Chapter5 Anticonvulsants and Antiparkinsonism Drugs
Chapter6 Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Chapter7 Psychiatric Drugs
Chapter8 Analgesics and Antagonists
Chapter9 Anesthetic Drugs
Chapter10 Antiemetic and Antivertigo Drugs
UnitIII Drugs That Affect the Peripheral Nervous System
Chapter11 Adrenergic Drugs
Chapter12 Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
Chapter13 Cholinergic Drugs
Chapter14 Cholinergic Blocking Drugs (Anticholinergics)
UnitIV Drugs That Affect the Respiratory System
Chapter15 Bronchodilators and Antiasthma Drugs
Chapter16 Antihistamines and Decongestants
Chapter17 Antitussives, Mucolytics, and Expectorants
UnitV Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System
Chapter18 Cardiotonics and Miscellaneous Inotropic Drugs
Chapter19 Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Chapter20 Antianginal and Peripheral Vasodilating Drugs
Chapter21 Antihypertensive Drugs
Chapter22 Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
Chapter23 Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs
Chapter24 Antianemia Drugs
UnitVI Drugs That Affect the Urinary System
Chapter25 Diuretics
Chapter26 Urinary Anti-Infectives
Chapter27 Miscellaneous Urinary Drugs
UnitVII Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter28 Drugs That Affect the Stomach and Pancreas
Chapter29 Drugs That Affect the Gallbladder and Intestines
UnitVIII Drugs That Affect the Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Chapter30 Antidiabetic Drugs
Chapter31 Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones
Chapter32 Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
Chapter33 Male and Female Hormones and Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction
Chapter34 Uterine Drugs
UnitIX Anti-Infective Drugs
Chapter35 Antibacterial Drugs
Chapter36 Antimycobacterial Drugs
Chapter37 Antiviral, Antiretroviral, and Antifungal Drugs
Chapter38 Antiparasitic Drugs
Chapter39 Miscellaneous Anti-Infectives
UnitX Drugs That Affect the Immune System
Chapter40 Immunologic Agents
Chapter41 Antineoplastic Drugs
UnitXI Drugs That Affect Other Body Systems
Chapter42 Musculoskeletal System Drugs
Chapter43 Integumentary System Topical Drugs
Chapter44 Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations
Chapter45 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Total Parenteral Nutrition
UnitXII New and Alternative Drug Therapies
Chapter46 Complementary and Alternative Medicine