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The ideal resource for those preparing for licensed practical nursing, medical assisting and other allied health careers, Colbert/James/Katrancha's ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 9th Edition, delivers "need to know" drug information in a reader-friendly format that empowers students with the confidence to master pharmacology. A bestseller, it stresses clinical application to ensure readers understand the relevancy of the material and why it's important to learn. Giving instructors ultimate flexibility, Part I offers a comprehensive review of pharmacologic principles, while Part II covers specific drug classifications and their medical uses. Chapters organize drugs by classifications and include the purpose, side effects, interactions and cautions or contraindications. Medication preparation, supplies and route of administration are thoroughly covered as well. Also available: MindTap.


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Part I: INTRODUCTION.
1. Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations.
2. Drug Names and References.
3. Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs.
4. Medication Preparations and Supplies.
5. Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement.
6. Safe Dosage Preparation.
7. Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration.
8. Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route.
9. Administration by the Parenteral Route.
10. Poison Control.
Part II: DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS.
11. Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs.
12. Integumentary System Medications.
13. Autonomic Nervous System Drugs.
14. Cardiovascular Drugs.
15. Urinary System Drugs.
16. Gastrointestinal Drugs.
17. Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines.
18. Eye and Ear Medications.
19. Analgesics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics.
20. Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse Agents.
21. Musculoskeletal and Anti-inflammatory Drugs.
22. Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, and Agents for Alzheimer's Disease.
23. Endocrine System Drugs.
24. Reproductive System Drugs.
25. Anti-infective Drugs and Vaccines.
26. Antineoplastic Drugs.
27. Geriatric and Pediatric Drug Considerations.
Comprehensive Review Exam for Part I.
Comprehensive Review Exam for Part II.


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ISBN-13: 9780357618301
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: March, 2022
Pages: None
Weight: 1406g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Midwifery, Nursing
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