RAU's Respiratory Care Pharmacology

by Gardenhire, Douglas S.; Harwood, Robert J.

• ISBN13: 9780323080279
• ISBN10: 0323080278
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-07
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

Summary

The Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 8th Edition is a valuable companion to the Rau text that offers a wide range of activities and practice exercises to further your understanding of challenging pharmacology material. Definitions, case studies, and content review break down complex concepts and help clarify key content from the text. NBRC exam-style questions, matching questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and labeling exercises give you practice in applying those concepts and prepare you for the NBRC exam. Chapter objectives link workbook exercises to specific content from the textbook. A variety of pharmacology exercises hones your understanding of key terms and concepts. 80% more case-based scenarios help you develop the critical-thinking and analytical skills needed to succeed on the NBRC exam. 120 additional NBRC exam-style questions give you more practice with the types of questions you will encounter on the NBRC exam.

Table of Contents

Basic Concepts and Principles in Pharmacology

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Principles of Drug Action

Administration of Aerosolized Agents

Calculating Drug Doses

The Central and Peripheral Nervous System

Drugs Used to Treat the Respiratory System

Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators

Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators

Xanthines

Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy

Surfactant Agents

Corticosteriods in Respiratory Care

Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents

Aerosolized Antiinfective Agents

Antimicrobial Agents

Cold and Cough Agents

Selected Agents of Pulmonary Value

Neonatal and Pediatric Aerosolized Drug Therapy

Critical Care, Cardiovascular and Polysomnograpy Agents

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Neuromuscular Blocking Agents)

Diuretic Agents

Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System

Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Antiarrythmic Agents

Drugs Affecting Circulation

Polysomnography Agents

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