Pharmacology and Drug Administration for Imaging Technologists

by Jensen & Peppers

• ISBN13: 9780323030755
• ISBN10: 0323030750
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-06
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

Summary

"This text/workbook combination provides essential coverage of pharmacologic terminology, drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, and drugs used in imaging. It also offers comprehensive coverage of diagnostic contrast agents, along with drug administration procedures, emergency responses to drug reactions, and legal and ethical aspects of medication administration."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

The Role of the Imaging Professional	1	(11)
Key Terms	1	(1)
Objectives	1	(1)
Introduction	2	(1)
Historical Perspective	2	(1)
Ethical and Legal Implications	3	(1)
Standard of Care	3	(4)
HIPAA	7	(1)
Conclusion	8	(1)
Learning Exercises	9	(3)
Principles of Pharmacology	12	(18)
Key Terms	12	(1)
Objectives	12	(1)
Introduction	12	(1)
Drug Nomenclature	12	(1)
Legend Drugs	13	(1)
The Legal Prescription	13	(2)
Controlled Substances	15	(1)
Herbal Products	16	(1)
Charting	17	(5)
Drug References	22	(4)
Learning Exercises	26	(4)
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics	30	(13)
Key Terms	30	(1)
Objectives	30	(1)
Introduction	30	(1)
Biopharmaceutics	30	(4)
Pharmacokinetics	34	(4)
Conclusion	38	(1)
Learning Exercises	39	(4)
Pharmacodynamics	43	(11)
Key Terms	43	(1)
Objectives	43	(1)
Introduction	43	(1)
Mechanism of Action	43	(3)
Drug-Response Relationships	46	(1)
Half-life	46	(1)
Therapeutic Index	46	(2)
Adverse Effects	48	(1)
Drug-Drug Interactions	49	(1)
Conclusion	49	(1)
Learning Exercises	50	(4)
Drug Classifications	54	(10)
Key Terms	54	(1)
Objectives	54	(1)
Introduction	54	(1)
Cardiac Medications	54	(2)
Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet, and Thrombolytic Medications	56	(1)
Analgesic Medications	56	(2)
Antihistamine Medications	58	(1)
Endocrine Medications	58	(1)
Central Nervous System Medications	59	(1)
Antiinfective Agents	60	(1)
Chemotherapy Agents	60	(1)
Herbal Products	60	(1)
Conclusion	61	(1)
Learning Exercises	62	(2)
Classification, Chemistry, and Pharmacology of Contrast Agents	64	(17)
Key Terms	64	(1)
Objectives	64	(1)
Radiopaque Contrast Media	64	(1)
Pharmacology of Iodinated Radiopaque Contrast Media	64	(1)
Osmolality, Osmolarity, and Osmotic Activity	65	(1)
Intravascular Radiopaque Contrast Media	66	(6)
Enteral Radiopaque Contrast Media	72	(1)
Paramagnetic Contrast Agents	73	(2)
Ultrasound Microbubble Agents	75	(1)
Conclusion	76	(1)
Learning Exercises	77	(4)
Pharmacodynamics of Radiopaque Contrast Media	81	(19)
Key Terms	81	(1)
Objectives	81	(1)
Iodinated Radiopaque Contrast Media	81	(1)
Diagnostic Pharmacodynamics	81	(1)
Adverse Pharmacodynamics	82	(7)
General Adverse Reactions	89	(1)
Paramagnetic Agent Adverse Reactions	90	(1)
Ultrasound Microbubble Agent Adverse Reactions	91	(1)
Screening	91	(1)
Drug-Drug Interactions	91	(2)
Barium Sulfate	93	(1)
Conclusion	94	(1)
Learning Exercises	95	(5)
Routes of Drug Administration	100	(26)
Key Terms	100	(1)
Objectives	100	(1)
Introduction	100	(2)
Oral Route	102	(1)
Sublingual and Buccal Routes	102	(1)
Topical Route	102	(1)
Rectal Route	103	(1)
Parenteral Route	103	(11)
Charting	114	(2)
Chest Tubes and Lines	116	(1)
General Administration Guidelines	117	(4)
Learning Exercises	121	(5)
Infection Prevention and Control	126	(21)
Key Terms	126	(1)
Objectives	126	(1)
Introduction	126	(1)
Microbiology of Infections	126	(2)
Fundamentals of Infection	128	(4)
Hepatitis, HIV, and Tuberculosis	132	(2)
Infection Prevention and Control	134	(2)
Medical Asepsis	136	(6)
Employer Responsibilities	142	(1)
Conclusion	143	(1)
Learning Exercises	144	(3)
Anxiety, Phobia, and Conscious Sedation	147	(8)
Key Terms	147	(1)
Objectives	147	(1)
Introduction	147	(1)
Conscious Sedation	148	(1)
Agents Used for Conscious Sedation	149	(1)
Barbiturates	149	(1)
Benzodiazepines	150	(2)
Opiate Analgesics	152	(1)
Conclusion	152	(1)
Learning Exercises	153	(2)
Pharmacology of Emergency Medications	155	(20)
Key Terms	155	(1)
Objectives	155	(1)
Introduction	155	(1)
Cardiorespiratory Arrest	155	(1)
Emergency Medications for Cardiorespiratory Arrest	156	(15)
Other Cardiac Emergency Medications	171	(1)
Conclusion	171	(1)
Learning Exercises	172	(3)
Answer Section	175	(6)
Bibliography	181