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9781405103244

Pharmacology for the Boards and Wards

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  • ISBN13:

    9781405103244

  • ISBN10:

    1405103248

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-08-21
  • Publisher: LWW
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Summary

Pharmacology for the Boards and Wardsorganizes the mass of information you need to know to succeed! This distinct review book is organized by drug groups and provides you with a clear and logical summary of the most frequently tested material on the USMLE. Pharmacology for the Boards and Wardsis perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Boards and Wardsvaluable.

Table of Contents

Tables
vi
Figures
viii
Abbreviations viii
Preface ix
Dedication xi
Reviewers xiii
Basic Concepts
1(11)
Terminology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics
Autonomic Pharmacology
12(22)
Autonomic physiology, cholinomimetics, cholinolytics, sympathomimetics, adrenolytics
CNS Drugs
34(20)
Antipsychotics, Parkinsonian agents, stimulants, antidepressants, depressants, muscle relaxants, anti-seizure drugs, drugs of abuse
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
54(7)
Acetaminophen, aspirin, NSAIDs, agents for autoimmune diseases, drugs for gout, immunosuppressives
Anesthetics
61(6)
Local, general
Endocrine Drugs
67(23)
Autacoids, pituitary/hypothalamic hormones, adrenocorticosteroids, estrogens/progestins, thyroid hormones, hypoglycemic agents, lipid agents, calcium agents
GI Agents
90(3)
Acid therapy, emesis therapy, diarrhea therapy, constipation therapy
Cardiovascular Drugs
93(16)
Vasodilators, diuretics, inotropes, antiarrhythmics
Hematologic Agents
109(7)
Anticoagulants, thrombolytics, procoagulants, hematopoietic agents
Chemotherapy
116(12)
Alkylating agents, antibiotics, antimetabolites, plant derivatives, endocrine therapies, biological response modifiers
Antimicrobials
128(27)
Principles, antiseptics, bacterial cell wall inhibitors, folate antagonists, protein synthesis inhibitors, nucleic acid inhibitors, miscellaneous agents, antifungal drugs, antiparasitic antibiotics, antiviral drugs, antiretroviral drugs
Toxicology
155(8)
Free radicals, toxidromes and antidotes, controlled substances, herbs
Review Questions 163(19)
Answers 182(19)
Index 201

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