Pharmacology Made Simple - Anthony Guerra

Pharmacology Made Simple

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
192 Seiten
2022
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-323-69544-2 (ISBN)
73,55 inkl. MwSt
Master 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.

UNIT 1: General Principles of Pharmacology

Chapter 1: Introduction to Pharmacology

Chapter 2: Drug Sources, Effects, and Mechanisms of Action

Chapter 3: Drug Movement Through the Body

UNIT 2: Pharmacology in Practice

Chapter 4: Pharmacy Law and Ethics

Chapter 5: Drug Administration

Chapter 6: Mathematics and Dosage Calculations

UNIT 3: Drug Classifications

Chapter 7: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System

Chapter 8: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 9: Drugs Affecting the Immune System

Chapter 10: Drugs Affecting the Nervous System

Chapter 11: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System

Chapter 12: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System

UNIT 4: Special Situations and Populations

Chapter 13: Pediatric Considerations

Chapter 14: Geriatric Considerations

Chapter 15: General and Local Anesthetics

Chapter 16: Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse

Glossary

Index

Erscheinungsdatum
Zusatzinfo Approx. 300 illustrations (300 in full color); Illustrations, unspecified
Verlagsort Philadelphia
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 276 mm
Gewicht 500 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Pharmakologie / Pharmakotherapie
Medizin / Pharmazie Pflege Palliativpflege / Sterbebegleitung
ISBN-10 0-323-69544-2 / 0323695442
ISBN-13 978-0-323-69544-2 / 9780323695442
Zustand Neuware
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