Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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 Parenteral and Other Routes.10. Poison Control.Part II: DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS.11. Nutritional Concepts of Pharmacology.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. Central Nervous System Drugs: Analgesics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics.20. Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Withdrawal 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. Age Related Medication Issues.Comprehensive Review Exam for Part I.Comprehensive Review Exam for Part II.