Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

Av Bruce Colbert, Adam James, Elizabeth Katrancha, Bruce (University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown) Colbert, Adam (Rite Aid Pharmacy Clinical Team/Duquesne University of Pharmacy) James, Elizabeth (Veteran's Health Administration) Katrancha

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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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Utgivningsdatum2022-03-25
Mått213 x 27 x 274 mm
Vikt1 338 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor656
Upplaga9
FörlagCengage Learning
ISBN9780357618301

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Bruce Colbert is faculty emeritus and retired director of the Allied Health Care Department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. The author of 12 traditional books and several electronic projects, he has also developed an interactive worktext and program on student success in the health care professions. Focusing on such topics as stress and time management, he has presented more than 300 regional and national lectures and workshops devoted to professional skills, enhancing critical and creative thinking and effective decision-making. In addition, he consults with educational programs to improve teaching effectiveness as well as presents active teaching workshops. Adam James is the Manager for Immunization and Clinical Programs for Rite Aid Pharmacy, focusing on immunization policies, procedure, education, implementation and organization for over 1,250 locations. He is the co-author of two textbooks as well as a contributor to electronic works for Cengage. Continuing as a preceptor for Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, Dr. James was named Duquesne University Preceptor of the Year in 2020. In addition, he is a published CPE author, certified through ACPE. Elizabeth Katrancha is a quality consultant accreditation specialist for the Veteran’s Health Administration. She has a background as a professor of nursing and is acutely aware of the soft skills that are needed in the next generation of healthcare professionals. She has published numerous clinical articles and her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Trauma Nurse, Orthopedic Nurse and Western Journal of Nursing Research.

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.