Pharmacology : Principles and Applications -

Unlike any other pharmacology text on the market, Pharmacology: Principles and Applications offers complete and accurate coverage of drugs and drug dosage calculation for health career students, incorporating "workbook" features that strengthen the reader's math and medication skills. In addition to comprehensive information on dosage problems, pharmacological effects, medication administration, reading and checking prescriptions, and pharmacology of the most prescribed medications, it also emphasizes patient education - an important consideration for today's health professional. This comprehensive text begins with an introduction to pharmacology, moving through the logical steps of the medication process, including accurate dosage calculation and medication administration. Special body system icons denote which drugs are used for which body system. Numerous illustrations, tables, boxes, and critical thinking scenarios throughout reinforce the material and engage the reader in learning key concepts.

General Aspects of Pharmacology	p. 1
Pharmacology in the Medical Office	p. 2
Legislation and Ethics	p. 16
Basics of Pharmacology	p. 42
Understanding Drug Use	p. 74
Reading, Interpreting, and Documenting Medication Orders	p. 100
Mathematics for Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations	p. 123
Measurement Systems and Their Equivalents	p. 124
Converting between Measurement Systems	p. 140
Interpreting Drug Labels	p. 158
Calculating Doses of Nonparenteral Medications	p. 176
Calculating Doses of Parenteral Medications	p. 202
Medication Administration	p. 223
Medication Administration: Safety and Quality Assurance	p. 224
Enteral Routes of Medication Administration	p. 240
Percutaneous Routes of Medication Administration	p. 252
Parenteral Routes of Medication Administration	p. 268
Pharmacology for Multisystem Application	p. 299
Analgesics and Antipyretics	p. 300
Immunizations and the Immune System	p. 320
Antimicrobials, Antifungals, and Antivirals	p. 346
Antineoplastic Agents	p. 386
Nutritional Supplements and Alternative Medicines	p. 406
Medications Related to Body Systems	p. 429
Medications for Disorders of the Endocrine System	p. 430
Medications for Disorders of the Eye and Ear	p. 460
Medications for Skin Conditions	p. 480
Medications for Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System	p. 502
Medications for Gastrointestinal System Disorders	p. 522
Medications for Respiratory Tract Disorders	p. 556
Medications for Circulatory Disorders	p. 580
Medications for Urinary Tract Disorders	p. 616
Medications for Reproductive System Conditions	p. 630
Medications for Neurological Conditions	p. 660
Medications for Mental Disorders	p. 700
Drugs of Abuse and Misuse	p. 730
Appendices
Competency Evaluation Checklists	p. 755
Math Review	p. 803
Answers to "Check Your Understanding" Sections	p. 817
Therapeutic Effects of Drugs on the Body	p. 821
Top 200 Drugs by Prescription	p. 827
Easily Confused Drug Names	p. 831
Drugs with Specific Gastrointestinal Requirements	p. 837
Drug-Food and Drug-Drug Interactions	p. 839
Drugs That Should Not Be Crushed or Chewed	p. 841
U.S. Pharmacopeia Pictograms	p. 845
Intravenous Administration Basics	p. 857
Glossary	p. 861
Bibliography	p. 875
Generic Drug Index (with Pronunciations)	p. 877
Subject Index	p. 883
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Pharmacology : Principles and Applications - A Worktext for Allied Health Professionals

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