BMS291 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1

This custom book was compiled by Dr Patricia Logan, School of Biomedical Sciences, Charles Sturt University for BMS291 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 students.

It includes handpicked content from the following bestselling Elsevier titles:

• Understanding Pathophysiology - ANZ adaptation, 2e
• Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 4e

• Chapter 1: Altered Cellular Function
• Chapter 2: Genes
• Chapter 3: Genes, Genetic Diseases and the Environment
• Chapter 4: Pain
• Chapter 5: Inflammation and Fever
• Chapter 6: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function Across the Lifespan
• Chapter 7: Cancer
• Chapter 8: Infection
• Chapter 9: Alterations of Immune Function Across the Lifespan
• Chapter 10: Alterations of Haematological Function Across the Lifespan
• Chapter 11: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function Across the Lifespan
• Chapter 12: Alterations of Pulmonary Function Across the Lifespan
• Chapter 13: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases
• Chapter 14: Drugs and Medicines
• Chapter 15: Molecular Aspects of Drug Action and Pharmacodynamics
• Chapter 16: Drug Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion
• Chapter 17: Pharmacogenetics
• Chapter 18: Pharmacokinetics and Dosing Regimens
• Chapter 19: Individual and Lifespan Aspects of Drug Therapy
• Chapter 20: Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Interactions
• Chapter 21: Analgesics
• Chapter 22: Anti-inflammatory and Immunomodulating Drugs
• Chapter 23: Neoplasia and Treatment of Cancers
• Chapter 24: Antineoplastic Agents and Adjuncts
• Chapter 25: Overview of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy and Antibiotic Resistance
• Chapter 26: Antibacterial Drugs
• Chapter 27: Antifungal and Antiviral Drugs
• Chapter 28: Antiprotozoal, Antimycobacterial and Anthelmintic Drugs
• Chapter 29: Overview of the Heart and Drugs Affecting Cardiac Function
• Chapter 30: Drugs Affecting Vascular Smooth Muscle
• Chapter 31: Lipid-lowering Drugs
• Chapter 32: Drugs Affecting the Kidney and Bladder
• Chapter 33: Drugs Affecting Thrombosis and Haemostasis
• Chapter 34: Drugs Used in Respiratory Disorders
• Chapter 35: Pharmacology of the Parathyroid Glands and Bone