Workbook for Pharmacology: Principles and Applications : A Worktext for Allied Health Professionals

by Fulcher, Eugenia M.; Fulcher, Robert M.; Soto, Cathy Dubeansky

• ISBN13: 9781416042037
• ISBN10: 1416042032
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-22
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

Reinforce learning and practice key concepts with WORKBOOK FOR PHARMACOLOGY: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS: A WORKTEXT FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, 2nd Edition. This worktext is designed to strengthen your understanding of basic terminology, dosage calculation, medication administration, and more to make learning easier than ever. Critical Thinking Exercises provide you with thought provoking questions on how to deal with a variety of realistic situations. Math Calculation Exercises offer additional practice to help you master often-difficult concepts. Drug Dosage and Calculation exercises give you an opportunity to better understand key concepts and applications.

Table of Contents

General Aspects of Pharmacology Introduction

General Aspects of Pharmacology

Basics of Pharmacology

Drug Information and Drug Forms

Understanding Drug Dosages for Special Populations

Reading and Interpreting Medication Labels and Documenting Appropriately

Mathematics for Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations

Basic Math Review

Measurement Systems and Their Equivalents

Converting between Measurement Systems

Calculating Doses of Nonparenteral Medications

Calculating Doses of Injectible Medications

Principles and Calculations in IV Therapy NEW!

Medication Administration

Safety and Quality Assurance

Enteral Routes

Percutaneous Routes

Parenteral Routes

Pharmacology for Multisystem Application

Analgesics and Antipyretics

Immunizations and the Immune System

Anitmicrobials, Antifungals, and Antivirals

Antineoplastic Agents

Nutritional Supplements and Alternative Medicines

Medication Related to Body Systems

Endocrine System Disorders

Eye and Ear Disorders

Skin Conditions

Musculoskeletal System Disorders

Gastrointestinal System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Circulatory System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neurological System Disorders

Drugs for Mental Health and Behavioral Disorders

Drugs of Abuse and Misuse

IV Therapy Basics NEW!

Check Your Understanding Answers

Drug Effects on the Body

Top 200 Drugs by Prescription

Easily Confused Drug Names

Drugs with Specific Gastrointestinal Requirements

Drug-Food and Drug-Drug Interactions

Drugs That Should not be Crushed or Chewed I. US Pharmacopeia Pictograms

Combination Drug Products NEW!

Glossary

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