Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology for Respiratory Care

Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology for Respiratory Care provides a reliable, complete resource and reference on cardiopulmonary pharmacology, including an overview of the structures and functions of the cardiopulmonary system as well as recent scientific advancements. Written in an easy-to-read, student-friendly style, this text covers areas crucial to respiratory care and relates these important concepts to the day-to-day duties of cardiac technicians and respiratory care therapists.Helpful appendices focus on the most commonly-prescribed drugs for respiratory care, common sound-alike drug names, a drug identification guide, and respiratory therapy techniques. Review questions are included in each chapter for reinforcement and self-evaluation. Filled with over 100 full-color figures, tables, and photos, this text is a vital and comprehensive resource on cardiopulmonary pharmacology for respiratory therapy students.

UnitI Introduction to the Respiratory Care Profession
Chapter1 Cardiopulmonary and Central Nervous System Structures and Functions
Chapter2 Overview of Cardiopulmonary Disorders and Conditions
UnitII Principles of Pharmacology
Chapter3 Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Chapter4 Biopharmaceutics
Chapter5 Dosage Forms and Drug Sources
Chapter6 Routes of Drug Administration
Chapter7 Drug Dosage Calculations
Chapter8 Medication Errors
UnitIII Treatment of Cardiopulmonary Disorders
Chapter9 Antianginal Medications
Chapter10 Antiarrhythmia Medications
Chapter11 Antihypertensive Medications
Chapter12 Heart Failure and Treatment
Chapter13 Diurectics
Chapter14 Medications for Coagulation Disorders
UnitIV Treatment of Respiratory Disorders
Chapter15 Antiasthma Medications
Chapter16 Drug Therapy for Smoking Cessation
Chapter17 Antitussives, Expectorants, Mucolytics, and Decongestants
Chapter18 Antimicrobial Medications
Chapter19 Drug Therapy for Pediatric Respiratory Diseases
Chapter20 Immunization
UnitV Treatment of Nervous System Disorders
Chapter21 Effects of Drugs on the Central Nervous System
Chapter22 Effects of Drugs on the Autonomic Nervous System