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Pharmacology Made Simple
- 1st Edition - July 16, 2021
- Author: Anthony Guerra
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 5 4 4 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 5 4 5 - 9
Master the pharmacology essentials that health professionals need in practice! Pharmacology Made Simple: An Introduction for the Health Professions makes it easy to understan… Read more
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Request a sales quoteMaster the pharmacology essentials that health professionals need in practice! Pharmacology Made Simple: An Introduction for the Health Professions makes it easy to understand and apply pharmacology concepts in healthcare careers. Clear and concise, this text uses colorful illustrations, case scenarios, and memory devices to simplify learning and review questions to aid comprehension. An Evolve companion website includes animations of body systems, two practice exams for more self-testing, and printable drug tables. This exciting and practical new text helps you build professional skills and ensures your readiness for the workplace.
- Essential information is logically organized and easy to read, focusing on what you need to know.
- Engaging, reader-friendly format breaks down pharmacology into manageable chunks of information, accompanied by "flashcard" boxes and memory devices.
- Mini case studies in each chapter demonstrate real-world healthcare applications, with scenarios from a variety of health professions settings.
- Chapter review questions provide opportunities to assess your comprehension as you move forward.
- Full-color illustrations bring complex pharmacology concepts to life with realistic figures and drawings.
- Clinical Application and Alert features stress critical thinking and effective job preparation.
- Scenario and Alert features stress clinical application and safety.
- Focus on patient education helps you learn and practice key skills in professionalism.
- Chapter key terms and back-of-book glossary includes pharmacology terms cross-referenced to the chapters in which they are introduced and discussed.
- Additional learning resources include a study guide (available separately) and an Evolve companion website with animations, practice exams, and more.
- Chapter objectives guide your study by listing the chapter’s most important concepts.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Introduction to Pharmacology
- Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
- Over-the-Counter, Behind-the-Counter, and Prescription Drugs
- Chemical, Generic, and Brand Names
- DEA Drug Schedules for Controlled Substances
- How to Pronounce Drug Names
- Summary
- 2. Drug Actions (Pharmacodynamics)
- The Five Sources of Drugs
- Drug Effects and Dosing Levels
- Receptors and Affinity
- Agonists and Antagonists
- Therapeutic Index
- Summary
- 3. Drug Movement (Pharmacokinetics)
- Introduction
- Absorption
- Distribution
- Metabolism
- Excretion
- Summary
- 4. Drug Laws and Preventing Medication Errors
- Federal Regulatory Agencies—Food and Drug Administration, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Federal Versus State Laws
- Progression of Drug Laws
- Preventing Medication Errors
- Summary
- 5. Drug Administration
- Enteral Versus Parenteral
- How to Choose the Best Route
- Enteral
- Parenteral
- Other Administration Routes
- Summary
- 6. Dosage Calculations
- Measures of Weight
- Measures of Volume
- Tools to Administer Proper Dosages
- Methods of Calculation
- Summary
- 7. Drug Classifications
- Methods of Drug Classification
- Where Do Generic Names Come From?
- Recognizing Stem Positions
- Stems by Physiologic Class
- Summary
- 8. Gastrointestinal
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Emesis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Summary
- 9. Musculoskeletal
- Introduction
- Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug Analgesics
- Acetaminophen
- Opioid Analgesics
- Musculoskeletal Conditions and Treatment
- Summary
- 10. Respiratory
- Introduction to Respiratory Medications
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants
- Nasal Steroids
- Antitussives/Expectorants
- Asthma
- Anaphylaxis
- Summary
- 11. Immune
- Antimicrobial Introduction
- Antibiotics Affecting Cell Walls
- Bacteriostatic Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
- Bactericidal Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
- DNA/RNA Synthesis Inhibitors
- Miscellaneous Antibiotics
- Antifungal Medications
- Antimycobacterial Agents
- Non-HIV Antiviral Agents
- HIV Antivirals
- Summary
- 12. Neuropsychology
- Introduction
- Over-the-Counter Local Anesthetics (Axonal Conduction)
- Sedative-Hypnotics (Sleeping Pills)
- Antidepressants
- Smoking Cessation
- Benzodiazepines
- ADHD Medications
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Antiepileptics
- Parkinson Disease, Alzheimer Disease, and Motion Sickness
- Summary
- 13. Cardiology
- Introduction
- Diuretics
- Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- Alpha-Blockers and Beta-Blockers
- Antihyperlipidemics
- Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets
- Angina Pectoris
- Heart Failure Agents
- Summary
- 14. Endocrine
- Diabetic Agents
- Thyroid Disorder Agents
- Sex Hormones and Contraceptives
- Bladder Disorders
- Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Summary
- 15. Pediatric Pharmacology
- Pharmacology for Pediatric Patients
- Calculations
- Treatment and Prevention of Common Disease States
- Immunizations
- Summary
- 16. Geriatric Pharmacology
- The Process of Aging
- Geriatric Population’s Medication Use
- Pharmacokinetic Changes and Aging
- Drugs and Disease
- Drug Compliance
- Beers Criteria
- Summary
- 17. Local and General Anesthetics
- Local Anesthesia
- General Anesthesia
- Summary
- 18. Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse
- Introduction
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Prescription Medication Misuse
- Misuse of Other Substances
- Summary
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Index
- No. of pages: 192
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 16, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323695442
- eBook ISBN: 9780323695459
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Anthony Guerra
Affiliations and expertise
Chair, Instructor, Pharmacy Technician Program, Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa