Pharmacology Clear & Simple

by Watkins, Cynthia J.

• ISBN13: 9780803666528
• ISBN10: 0803666527
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780803677319
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780803625884, 9781719644747
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-04-18
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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Summary

2 books in 1!

• Pharmacology
• Dosage calculations

Save time and money with two books in one! Half pharmacology, half dosage calculations—plus an intensive, yet clear & simple review of basic math!

Here’s the must-have knowledge and guidance you need to gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and the safe administration of medications in one text. A body systems approach to pharmacology with a basic math review and a focus on drug classifications prepare you for administering specific drugs in the clinical setting.

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“Very easy to understand.”

Table of Contents

I. Introduction to Pharmacology
1. History of Pharmacology
2. Basics of Pharmacology
3. Patient Safety in Medication Administration
4. Regulations
5. Prescriptions and Labels

II. Calculations
6. Basic Review of Mathematics
7. Measurement Systems
8. Dosage Calculations

III. Administration of Medications
9. Enteral Medications and Administration
10. Parenteral Medications and Administration

IV. Classifications of Drugs
11. Integumentary System Medications
12. Musculoskeletal System Medications
13. Nervous System Medications
14. Eye and Ear Medications
15. Endocrine System Medications
16. Cardiovascular System Medications
17. Immunological System Medications
18. Pulmonary System Medications
19. Gastrointestinal System Medications
20. Reproductive and Urinary Systems Medications
21. Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals

Glossary
Appendices
A. Drug Classifications
B. Drug Classifications Index by Generic Name
C. Controlled Substances Schedules
D. Pregnancy Drug Categories and Controlled Substances Schedules
E. Routine Pediatric and Adult Immunizations
F. Administering Medications to Children
G. Pediatric Dosage Calculations
H. Examples of Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, and Lipids Used in Illness
I. Answers to Check-Ups