Pharmacology for Health Professionals

by Roach, Sally S.

• ISBN13: 9780781752848
• ISBN10: 0781752841
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-02-22
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This text is designed for a one-semester course for health professions students who will not administer drugs but need a foundation in pharmacology. Organized by body system, the text explains the basics of clinical pharmacology and the actions, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions of drug classes. Full-color illustrations highlight and explain important concepts and techniques. Information on specific drugs is presented in bulleted lists, boxes, and tables. Chapters include key terms, key points, Website activities, case studies, review questions, and critical thinking exercises based on real-life patient care situations. A bonus CD-ROM contains additional learning activities. An Instructor's Manual with CD-ROM includes a test generator and PowerPoint slides.

Table of Contents

UNIT I Foundations of Clinical Pharmacology
General Principles of Pharmacology	1	(18)
The Administration of Drugs	19	(11)
Patient and Family Teaching	30	(7)
UNIT II Drugs That Affect the Neurologic System
Adrenergic and Cholinergic Drugs	37	(26)
Psychiatric Drugs	63	(29)
Central Nervous System Stimulants, Anticonvulsants, and Antiparkinsonism Drugs	92	(25)
Cholinesterase Inhibitors	117	(7)
Antiemetic and Antivertigo Drugs	124	(8)
Anesthetic Drugs	132	(8)
Analgesics and Antagonists	140	(29)
UNIT III Drugs That Affect the Respiratory System
Antihistamines and Decongestants	169	(8)
Bronchodilators and Antiasthma Drugs	177	(14)
Antitussives, Mucolytics, and Expectorants	191	(8)
UNIT IV Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System
Drugs for Heart Conditions: Cardiotonic, Miscellaneous Inotropic, and Antiarrhythmic Drugs	199	(18)
Antianginal and Peripheral Vasodilating Drugs	217	(13)
Antihypertensives Drugs	230	(14)
Antihyperlipidemic Drugs	244	(11)
Anticoagulant, Thrombolytic, and Antianemia Drugs	255	(20)
UNIT V Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal and Urinary Systems
Diuretics	275	(14)
Urinary Anti-Infectives and Miscellaneous Urinary Drugs	289	(10)
Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal System	299	(24)
UNIT VI Drugs That Affect the Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Antidiabetic Drugs	323	(16)
Hormones and Related Drugs	339	(43)
Drugs Acting on the Uterus	382	(7)
UNIT VII Drugs that Affect the Immune System
Antibacterial Drugs	389	(44)
Other Anti-Infective Drugs	433	(27)
Immunologic Agents	460	(15)
Antineoplastic Drugs	475	(20)
UNIT VIII Drugs that Affect Other Body Systems
Drugs that Affect the Musculoskeletal System	495	(15)
Topical Drugs Used in the Treatment of Skin Disorders	510	(16)
Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations	526	(16)
Fluids and Electrolytes	542	(36)
Appendices
A Answers to Case Study Questions and Review Questions	555	(3)
B Abbreviations	558	(3)
C Glossary	561	(11)
D MedWatch	572	(2)
E Drugs and Health Care Information Sources on the World Wide Web	574	(1)
F Select Herbs and Natural Products Used for Medicinal Purposes	575	(3)
Index	578