Pharmacology
Principles and Applications
By- Eugenia Fulcher, BSN, MEd, EdD, RN, CMA (AAMA), Allied Health Instructor, Waynesboro, GA
- Robert Fulcher, BS Chem, BSPh, RPh, Pharmacist, CVS Pharmacy, Waynesboro, GA
- Cathy Soto, PhD, MBA, CMA, Program Director, Medical Assisting, El Paso Community College, El Paso, TX
Comprehensive, yet easy to read, this practical textbook introduces you to basic pharmacology principles, with an emphasis on applying them to the kinds of clinical situations you will encounter on the job. You'll learn about how different drugs work in the body, drug dosage calculation methods, drug administration routes and procedures, the importance of keeping accurate medication records, and much more. Plus, a variety of activities and exercises help you strengthen your math, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Book, 768 Pages
Published: January 2008
Imprint: Saunders
ISBN: 978-1-4557-3503-7
Contents
- Section 1: General Aspects of Pharmacology
Introduction
1. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Pharmacology
2. Basics of Pharmacology
3. Drug Information and Drug Forms
4. Understanding Drug Dosages for Special Populations
5. Reading and Interpreting Medication Labels and Documenting Appropriately
Section 2: Mathematics for Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations
6. Math Review
7. Measurement Systems and Their Equivalents
8. Converting between Measurement Systems
9. Calculating Doses of Nonparenteral Medications
10. Calculating Doses of Injectible Medications
11. Principles and Calculations in Intravenous Therapy NEW!
Section 3: Medication Administration
12. Safety and Quality Assurance
13. Enteral Routes
14. Percutaneous Routes
15. Parenteral Routes
Section 4: Pharmacology for Multisystem Application
16. Analgesics and Antipyretics
17. Immunizations and the Immune System
18. Anitmicrobials, Antifungals, and Antivirals
19. Antineoplastic Agents
20. Nutritional Supplements and Alternative Medicines
Section 5: Medication Related to Body Systems
21. Endocrine System Disorders
22. Eye and Ear Disorders
23. Skin Conditions
24. Musculoskeletal System Disorders
25. Gastrointestinal System Disorders
26. Respiratory System Disorders
27. Circulatory System Disorders
28. Urinary System Disorders
29. Reproductive System Disorders
30. Neurological System Disorders
31. Drugs for Mental Health and Behavioral Disorders
32. Drugs of Abuse and Misuse
Appendices
A. Basic Intravenous Therapy Medications
B. Check Your Understanding Answers
C. Drug-Food and Drug-Drug Interactions
Glossary
