Comprehensive Pharmacy Review

by Shargel, Leon; Mutnick, Alan H.; Souney, Paul F.; Swanson, Larry N.

• ISBN13: 9780781744867
• ISBN10: 0781744865
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-15
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

"The Fifth Edition of this best-selling review guide is thoroughly update and remains an indispensable resource for pharmacy students and professionals at all levels, from the first year of professional courses to board preparation, and practice. It is rich with outlines and practice questions for the subjects covered in the pharmacy school curriculum." "The Fifth Edition is also a valuable reference for professionals who seek detailed summaries of pharmacy subjects. It encompasses a range of topics central to the study of pharmacy including chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacy practice, drug therapy, and more - all organized to reflect the pharmacy curriculum and presented in outline format for easy use."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. ix
Preface	p. xv
Taking A Test	p. xvii
Introduction to the NAPLEX	p. xxi
Drug Product Development in the Pharmaceutical Industry	p. 1
Pharmaceutical Calculations and Statistics	p. 9
Pharmaceutical Principles and Drug Dosage Forms	p. 28
Biopharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems	p. 78
Extemporaneous Prescription Compounding	p. 92
Basic Pharmacokinetics	p. 111
Bioavailability and Bioequivalence	p. 131
Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry	p. 141
Microbiology	p. 154
Immunology	p. 165
Biotechnology	p. 199
Principles of Pharmacodynamics and Medicinal Chemistry	p. 213
Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System	p. 241
Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology: Autocoids, Non-Narcotic Analgesic-Antipyretics, and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs	p. 279
Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology: Cardiovascular and Diuretic Drugs	p. 298
Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology: Endocrinology and Related Drugs	p. 323
Drug Metabolism and Drug Interactions	p. 345
Nuclear Pharmacy	p. 370
Pharmaceutical Care and Disease State Management	p. 393
Drug Information Resources	p. 406
Adverse Drug Reactions and Post Market Surveillance	p. 416
Clinical Toxicology	p. 424
Federal Pharmacy Law	p. 441
Reviewing and Dispensing Prescriptions and Medication Orders	p. 467
Sterile Products and Parenteral Drug Delivery	p. 475
Parapharmaceuticals, Home Diagnostics, and Medical Devices	p. 492
OTC Otic, Dental, and Ophthalmic Agents	p. 503
OTC Dermatologic Agents	p. 522
OTC Weight Control, Sleep Aids, and Smoking Cessation	p. 543
OTC Agents for Fever, Pain, Cough, Cold, and Allergic Rhinitis	p. 556
OTC Agents for Constipation, Diarrhea, Hemorrhoids, and Heartburn	p. 575
OTC Menstrual, Vaginal, and Contraceptive Agents	p. 597
Herbal Medicines and Nutritional Supplements	p. 609
Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring	p. 625
Drug Use in Special Patient Populations: Pediatric, Pregnant, Geriatric	p. 638
Common Clinical Laboratory Tests	p. 657
Ischemic Heart Disease	p. 676
Cardiac Arrhythmias	p. 693
Hypertension	p. 713
Congestive Heart Failure	p. 736
Thromboembolic Disease	p. 754
Infectious Diseases	p. 768
Seizure Disorders	p. 822
Parkinson's Disease	p. 845
Schizophrenia	p. 863
Mood Disorders	p. 873
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	p. 892
Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 924
Hyperuricemia and Gout	p. 937
Peptic Ulcer Disease	p. 948
Diabetes Mellitus	p. 970
Thyroid Disease	p. 993
Renal Failure	p. 1014
Cancer Chemotherapy	p. 1030
Pain Management	p. 1043
Nutrition and the Hospitalized Patient	p. 1056
Immunosuppressive Agents in Organ Transplantation	p. 1071
Outcomes Research and Pharmacoeconomics	p. 1079
Prescription Dispensing Information and Metrology
Common Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Products
Reference Charts Useful for Patient Counseling
State and National Pharmacy Organizations
Budgeting for Drug Information Resources
Index
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