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by: Richard A. Harvey PhD
publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2011-06-17
ASIN: 1451113145
EAN: 9781451113143
sales rank: 19486
Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, Fifth Edition enables rapid review and assimilation of complex information and focuses on the essentials of medical pharmacology. Clear, sequential pictures present mechanisms of action and actually show, rather than tell, students how drugs work. This book features a signature outline format with more than 500 full-color illustrations and cross-references to other volumes in this bestselling, student-oriented series.
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by: Anthony Trevor
publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical, published: 2010-06-22
ASIN: 0071701559
EAN: 9780071701556
sales rank: 11950
The most trusted and efficient pharmacology review – complete with 1000+ Q&As -- and now in full color 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "The authors have designed this book to foster the mastery of pharmacology for students who have to pass course, module, or certification examinations....This is one of the best review books in pharmacology. The latest version is far superior, both in content and presentation, to previous versions. I give it my highest recommendation."--Doody's Review Service From the authors of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, the leading pharmacology textbook, here is the newest edition of the best review book available for medical pharmacology course exams and board examinations. This skill-building guide comes with over 1000 review questions and answers –- far more than most other pharmacology reviews –- and a chapter-based approach that facilitates use with course notes or larger texts. Features: - A new full-color presentation
- Organized to reflect course syllabi, focusing on the clinical use and pharmacology of drug categories, rather than individual drugs
- Two complete practice exams
- A valuable appendix of test-taking strategies
- Chapters that include valuable learning aids such as:
--Short discussion of the major concepts that underlie basic principles or drug groups --Explanatory figures and tables --Review questions followed by answers and explanations --Drug Trees in drug-oriented chapters that visually organize drug groups --A list of high-yield terms and definitions you need to know - Skill Keeper questions that prompt you to review previous material to understand links between related topics
- A checklist of tasks you should be able to do, once you have finished the chapter
- Summary Tables that list the important drugs and include key information about their mechanisms of action, effects, clinical uses, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and toxicities
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by: Bertram Katzung
publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical, published: 2009-07-01
ASIN: 0071604057
EAN: 9780071604055
sales rank: 18521
The most trusted and up-to-date pharmacology text in medicine -- completely redesigned to make the learning process even more interesting and efficient A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! 5 Star Doody's Review! "This is the most widely used textbook for teaching pharmacology to health professionals. This 11th edition is far superior to any previous editions....The authors' goals are to provide a complete, authoritative, current, and readable textbook of pharmacology for students in health sciences. Testimony to their success is the widespread use of this work as required textbook for pharmacology courses around the world. This book is used extensively by thousands of medical, pharmacy, podiatry, nursing, and other health professions students to study pharmacology. Likewise, it remains a valuable resource for residents and practicing physicians....I continue to use this book as a required resource for all courses that I teach to medical, nursing, and allied health students. It is authoritative, readable, and supported by numerous learning tools."--Doody's Review Service Organized to reflect the syllabi in Pharmacology courses, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology covers all the important concepts students need to know about the science of pharmacology and its application to clinical practice. It is acknowledged worldwide as the field’s most current, authoritative, and comprehensive textbook. To be as clinically relevant as possible, the book features a strong focus on the choice and use of drugs in patients and the monitoring of their effects. Coverage that spans every important aspect of medical pharmacology: - Basic Principles
- Autonomic Drugs
- Cardiovascular-Renal Drugs
- Drugs with Important Actions on Smooth Muscle
- Drugs that Act in the Central Nervous System
- Drugs Used to Treat Diseases of the Blood, Inflammation, and Gout
- Endocrine Drugs
- Chemotherapeutic Drugs
- Toxicology
NEW to this edition: - Full-color presentation, including 300+ illustrations
- Case studies introduce clinical problems in many chapters
- Drug summary tables for key information in comparative context
- Descriptions of important newly released drugs, including new immunopharmacologic agents
- Expanded coverage of general concepts relating to newly discovered receptors, receptor mechanisms, and drug transporters
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by: Conrad Fischer
publisher: Kaplan Publishing, published: 2011-05-03
ASIN: 160714879X
EAN: 9781607148791
sales rank: 9169
Fully revised and updated by Dr. Conrad Fischer—Kaplan’s award-winning medical educator, teaching and mentoring tomorrow’s leaders in medicine. The pharmacology and treatment questions that appear on Steps 1, 2, and 3 of the USMLE are complicated and challenging. Flashcards are an ideal format for busy medical students and residents studying between classes and during breaks at their rotation or residency. Kaplan Medical USMLE Pharmacology and Treatment Flashcards give students a detailed review of the 200 medications most frequently found on the test; why and how they are prescribed; courses of treatment; and any adverse effects of the drugs.
Kaplan Medical USMLE Pharmacology and Treatment Flashcards includes: - Cards indexed and categorized by medical specialty, with full color labeling
- Questions on one side and answers on the back
- Online podcast with additional test-taking tips from Dr. Conrad Fischer
Fully updated to include all the latest drugs, recent drug recalls, and generic conversions, Kaplan Medical USMLE Pharmacology and Treatment Flashcards give students unparalleled expertise and review of complex information.
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by: MobileReference
publisher: MobileReference, published: 2006-12-06
ASIN: B004L9KYVQ
sales rank: 138357
Boost Your grades with this Quick-Study Guide. Navigate from TOC or search for words or phrases. You will use this guide from medical or nursing school to residency and internship. Audience Intended for everyone interested in Pharmacology, particularly medical students, nursing, undergraduate and graduate life science students, and dental students. Features Difficult concepts are explained in simple terms. Drug fundamentals Most frequently prescribed drug classifications Includes indications, reactions, and drug examples Definitions Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics and more... Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. Use your down-time to prepare for an exam. Table of Contents Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics | Pharmacokinetics | Drug metabolism | ADME | Pharmacogenetics | Bioavailability | Drug discovery | Clinical trial | Drug delivery | Dosage form | Therapeutic index | Toxicity | Drug interaction | Placebo | Generic drug | Orphan drug | Controlled Substances Act | ATC codes | INN Infectious Diseases: Antibiotic: Penicillin | Tetracycline | SulfonamideAntiviral: Anti-herpesvirus Aciclovir | Anti-influenza Oseltamivir | Antiretroviral drugsAntifungal: Fluconazole | NystatinAntiprotozoal: Pentamidine | MetronidazoleAnthelmintic | Antiseptic Gastrointestinal System: Upper digestive tract: Antacids | Reflux suppressants | Antiflatulents | Proton pump inhibitors | H2-receptor antagonists | Cytoprotectants | Prostaglandin analogues | Emetic | AntiemeticsLower digestive tract: Laxatives | Antispasmodics | Antidiarrhoeals | Bile acid sequestrants | Opioids Cardiovascular System: General: Beta-receptor blocker | Calcium channel blockers | Diuretics | Cardiac glycosides | Antiarrhythmics | Nitrate | Antianginals | Vasoconstrictor | VasodilatorAffecting Blood pressure: ACE inhibitors | Angiotensin receptor blockers | Alpha blockerCoagulation: Anticoagulant | Vitamin K antagonists | Heparin | Other Platelet aggregation inhibitors | Direct thrombin inhibitor | Fibrinolytic | AntifibrinolyticsAtherosclerosis/cholesterol agents: Hypolipidaemic agents | Statins | Fibrates | Bile acid sequestrants Central Nervous System: Stimulants: Amphetamines | Cocaine | MDMA (Ecstasy) | MPH (Ritalin)Antidepressants: MAOI | TCA | SSRI | SSRE | SNRI | NRI | DRI | OpioidsDepressants: Barbiturates | Phenobarbital | Benzodiazepine | Diazepam | Clonazepam | Chloral hydrate | GlutethimideAntipsychotic: Chlorpromazine | Clozapine | Lithium saltHallucinogens: Psychedelics: LSD | Psilocybin | Dimethyltryptamine | Mescaline | CannabinoidsDissociative: Ketamine | Dextromethorphan | Nitrous oxideDeliriants (Anticholinergics): Benztropine | Atropine | AtracuriumAnaesthetics: Diethyl ether | Nitrous Oxide | Propofol | Ketamine | OpioidsEmetic | Antiemetics | Anticonvulsant | Anxiolytic Pain: NSAIDs | Opioids | Paracetamol | Local anesthetic Respiratory System: Bronchodilator | Anticholinergics | Beta2-adrenergic receptor agonists | Corticosteroids | Leukotriene receptor antagonists | Xanthines | Mast cell stabilizers | Antitussive | Dextromethorphan | Mucolytic | Decongestant | Sympathomimetic Allergy: Antihistamine | NSAIDs Anti-inflammatory: Glucocorticoid: Prednisone | DexamethasoneNSAIDs: Aspirin | Ibuprofen...
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by: Michael Adams
publisher: Prentice Hall, published: 2010-02-28
ASIN: 0131392468
EAN: 9780131392465
sales rank: 120744
This package consists of the following components: 0135089816 / 9780135089811 Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach 0135104319 / 9780135104316 MyNursingLab Student Access Code Card Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach
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by: Jessica Gleason
publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical, published: 2010-06-21
ASIN: 0071627294
EAN: 9780071627290
sales rank: 11080
MAXIMUM RETENTION--MINIMAL TIME "This is an excellent review of pharmacology for the student who is looking to identify his/her strengths and weaknesses prior to the exam." -- Alexis Dallara, Fourth Year Medical Student, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine "The beauty of this text is that it includes essential pharmacology concepts in a compact book that can be quickly referenced and read multiple times during the course of a student's studies. I would definitely recommend it to any medical student." -- Rosalyn Pham, Fourth Year Medical Student, University of Washington Medical School Deja Review: Pharmacology boils down your coursework to just the critical concepts you need to know for exam success. This unbeatable guide features a quick-read, two-column "flashcard" Q&A format--specifically designed to help you remember a large amount of pertinent information in the least amount of time possible. The format allows you to zero-in on only the correct answers to promote memory retention and get the most out of your study time. Great for last minute review of high-yield facts, Deja Review provides a straightforward way for you to assess your strengths and weaknesses so you can excel on your course exams and the USMLE Step 1. - Active recall questions allow you to understand, not just memorize, the content
- Clinical vignettes at the end of chapters prepare you for board-style questions
- Portable size for study on the go--fits in your white coat pocket
- Bookmark included to guide you through easy-to-use flashcard presentation
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by: Richard A. Lehne PhD
publisher: Saunders, published: 2009-07-31
ASIN: 1416062483
EAN: 9781416062486
sales rank: 24404
Complex pharmacologic information is simple to learn with this complete study resource! Designed to accompany Pharmacology for Nursing Care, critical thinking study questions, case studies, and patient teaching scenarios connect pharmacology concepts with their impact on patient care. Plus, an emphasis on priority nursing care with NCLEX examination-style review questions prepares you for success on the exam.- Over 120 questions on prioritizing nursing actions related to drug therapy prepare you for practice in the field.
- Special icons highlight questions that require you to integrate other nursing knowledge including developmental considerations, laboratory values, and symptoms of adverse effects to sharpen your critical thinking skills.
- The answer key on the Evolve website allows you to double check your answers and identify areas for improvement.
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by: Ray Hargrove-Huttel
publisher: F.A. Davis Company, published: 2007-11-30
ASIN: 0803618212
EAN: 9780803618213
sales rank: 19934
The road to nursing success begins here! A complete review of core concepts. More than 1,150 classroom-tested, NCLEX -style questions. (Alternate format, too!) Test-taking hints and rationales for correct and incorrect answers. TWO BOOKS IN ONE! Course review now. NCLEX -prep later. 1,150 critical thinking questions (both multiple choice and alternate format) organize the seemingly huge volume of pharmacology information students must master into manageable sections divided by body systems and specific diseases. They not only learn to associate the medication with the disease process, making learning easier, but are also able to evaluate their knowledge of medications prior to taking their exams. All of the questions encompass the basic concepts for medication administration, including why the client is taking the medication when the nurse would question administering the medication how the nurse knows the medication is effective and what interventions the nurse needs to teach the client concerning the medication. Click Here for a Special Mail-In Rebate Offer
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by: Loretta Manning
publisher: ICAN Publishing, Inc., published: 2009-04
ASIN: 097610296X
EAN: 9780976102960
sales rank: 19016
Pocket guide to pharmacology for students, graduates and faculty learning and teaching the discipline. Features a unique two-page format with clinical information on the left and a humorous or memorable illustration on the right, to aid in the retention of information. Covers both pharmaceutical and alternative drugs. Softcover.
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