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Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology Examination and Board Review, Ninth Edition (McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review)

by: Anthony Trevor
publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical, published: 2010-06-22
ASIN: 0071701559
EAN: 9780071701556
sales rank: 10321

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

Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology

by: Susan M. Ford
publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2009-10-14
ASIN: 1605476331
EAN: 9781605476339
sales rank: 33513

This core text offers LPN/LVN students a clear, concise introduction to pharmacology, focusing on basic principles and the nurse's responsibility in drug administration. Organized by body system, the book examines pharmacologic properties and therapeutic applications of drug classes. Summary Drug Tables present generic and trade drug names, uses, adverse reactions, and usual dosage ranges. This edition has thoroughly updated drug information, a new "Pharmacology in Practice" case study feature, Nursing Alerts, Lifespan Alerts, Chronic Care Alerts, Diversity Alerts, and additional material on the nursing process.

A bound-in CD-ROM and a companion Website include an NCLEX® alternate item format tutorial, a Spanish-English audio glossary, monographs on 100 most commonly prescribed drugs, Listen and Learn, Concepts in Action animations, Watch and Learn video clips, and dosage calculation quizzes, plus the full text online.

Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 4th Edition (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series)

publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2008-07-16
ASIN: 0781771552
EAN: 9780781771559
sales rank: 23665

Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, Fourth Edition enables rapid review and assimilation of large amounts of complex information about the essentials of medical pharmacology. Clear, sequential pictures of mechanisms of action actually show students how drugs work, instead of just telling them. As in previous editions, the book features an outline format, over 500 full-color illustrations, cross-references to other volumes in the series, and over 125 review questions. Content has been thoroughly updated, and a new chapter covers toxicology.

New to this edition will be a companion Website containing all of the illustrations, fully searchable text, and an interactive question bank.

BRS Pharmacology (Board Review Series)

by: Gary C. Rosenfeld
publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2009-08-04
ASIN: 0781789133
EAN: 9780781789134
sales rank: 42040

This concise review of medical pharmacology is designed to help medical students streamline their study for course review and help prepare for the USMLE Step 1. Each chapter presents specific drugs and discusses their general properties, mechanism of action, pharmacologic effects, therapeutic uses, and adverse effects. Drug lists and two-color tables and figures summarize essential information. USMLE-style review questions and answers with explanations follow each chapter and a comprehensive examination appears at the end of the book.

A companion website offers fully searchable text and an interactive question bank with questions from the book.

Pharmacology: An Introduction

by: Henry Hitner
publisher: Career Education, published: 2011-01-12
ASIN: 0073520861
EAN: 9780073520865
sales rank: 17407
Pharmacology, 6e by Hitner/Nagle is incredibly readable, with short chapters that link theory to practice; content that is focused on the need-to-know information to not overload the reader; excellent tables and features such as Patient Administration and Monitoring Boxes. This new edition now has a 4-color design with all new photos and illustrations. Chapter reviews have been revisited to add additional problem types and an exercise progression from simple to complex. The full suite of instructor materials is available. Hitner 6e has Connect Plus, including LearnSmart: Pharmacology, body system and pharmacology animations, Top 250 Prescribed Drugs, Dosage Calculations Exercises, and more.

Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice

by: Robert K. Stoelting
publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2005-10-03
ASIN: 0781754690
EAN: 9780781754699
sales rank: 14324

Dr. Stoelting's best-selling and highly acclaimed text, Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice, is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition. In 60 concise, clearly written chapters, this book provides comprehensive, current, clinically oriented, authoritative information on all aspects of pharmacology and physiology that are relevant to perioperative patient management. This edition includes all new drugs and new findings on actions and interactions of established drugs.

More than 400 diagrams and more than 100 tables complement the text. This edition's new two-color page design will help readers spot key information. A separate drug index is included for quick reference.

Subscribe to Lippincott's Interactive Anesthesia Library and get online access to the fully searchable content of eight critically acclaimed references in anesthesiology, critical care, and pain management.

Prentice Hall Reviews & Rationales: Pharmacology (2nd Edition)

by: Mary Ann Hogan
publisher: Prentice Hall, published: 2007-12-28
ASIN: 0132437104
EAN: 9780132437103
sales rank: 17732
Essential for course review and NCLEX review, this resource is a complete, concentrated outline of pharmacology. Each chapter contains objectives, pre- and post chapter tests with comprehensive rationales, vocabulary review, practice to pass exercises, critical thinking case studies, as well as NCLEX alerts and new test-taking strategies.

Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy

by: David Golan
publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2011-06-24
ASIN: 1608312704
EAN: 9781608312702
sales rank: 18085

Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy, Third Edition, is a primary textbook for a first course in pharmacology. It offers an integrated mechanism-based and systems-based approach, incorporating the cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, and pathophysiology of organ systems. The completely updated Third Edition features content reflecting current research findings, more than 400 full-color illustrations, Drug Summary Tables, and increased coverage of drug metabolism and the treatment of mycobacterial infections.

Pharmacology Flash Cards, 2e

by: George M. Brenner PhD
publisher: Saunders, published: 2009-08-03
ASIN: 1437703119
EAN: 9781437703115
sales rank: 38509
Pharmacology Flash Cards, 2nd Edition, by George M. Brenner, PhD, is a fantastic review tool to help you master the pharmacology basics you need to know! Beautifully designed, this pack of flash cards presents quick access to hundreds of the most commonly used drugs for the perfect, portable review. The new 2nd Edition covers the latest drugs and expanded pharmacologic categories, and additional introductory illustrations-combined with descriptive diagrams at the beginning of each section-explain important concepts visually to promote easier comprehension. One side of each card presents the drug name and pronunciation, while the other side features short formatted notes, carefully honed to give you just the information you need. With their attractive design and clear color-coding, these cards will have you mastering the pharmacology and drug basics in record time.
Presents quick access information on hundreds of the most commonly used drugs for the perfect, portable review.
Utilizes a format equally well suited to group or individual study.
Features a separate color for each drug class for quick reference.
Addresses each drugs therapeutic class, pharmacologic class, MOA, clinical use, special considerations, adverse effects, and similar drugs for comprehensive and straightforward guidance.
Includes coverage of new drugs to keep you current on the expansion of pharmacologic categories.
Features additional introductory illustrations-as well as descriptive diagrams at the beginning of each section-which explain important concepts visually for easier comprehension.

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Occupations (Book Only)

by: Ruth Woodrow
publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, published: 2010-12-07
ASIN: 1111320179
EAN: 9781111320171
sales rank: 105098
Appropriate as a text in training those who will administer medications, this concise, field-tested book provides an extensive framework of knowledge that can be acquired within a limited time-frame. It is designed to meet the needs of students in nursing and medical assistant programs and be adaptable to the requirements of students in allied health programs. Part I introduces the reader to the fascinating subject of drugs, their sources and uses. Calculations are simplified and review questions and administration checklists help organize the information. Part II organizes the drugs according to the body systems. Each classification is described, along with characteristics of typical drugs, side effects, cautions, interactions, and patient education for each category.

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	Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology Examination and Board Review, Ninth Edition (McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review) by: Anthony Trevor publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical, published: 2010-06-22 ASIN: 0071701559 EAN: 9780071701556 sales rank: 10321 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
	Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology by: Susan M. Ford publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2009-10-14 ASIN: 1605476331 EAN: 9781605476339 sales rank: 33513 This core text offers LPN/LVN students a clear, concise introduction to pharmacology, focusing on basic principles and the nurse's responsibility in drug administration. Organized by body system, the book examines pharmacologic properties and therapeutic applications of drug classes. Summary Drug Tables present generic and trade drug names, uses, adverse reactions, and usual dosage ranges. This edition has thoroughly updated drug information, a new "Pharmacology in Practice" case study feature, Nursing Alerts, Lifespan Alerts, Chronic Care Alerts, Diversity Alerts, and additional material on the nursing process. A bound-in CD-ROM and a companion Website include an NCLEX® alternate item format tutorial, a Spanish-English audio glossary, monographs on 100 most commonly prescribed drugs, Listen and Learn, Concepts in Action animations, Watch and Learn video clips, and dosage calculation quizzes, plus the full text online.
	Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 4th Edition (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series) publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2008-07-16 ASIN: 0781771552 EAN: 9780781771559 sales rank: 23665 Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, Fourth Edition enables rapid review and assimilation of large amounts of complex information about the essentials of medical pharmacology. Clear, sequential pictures of mechanisms of action actually show students how drugs work, instead of just telling them. As in previous editions, the book features an outline format, over 500 full-color illustrations, cross-references to other volumes in the series, and over 125 review questions. Content has been thoroughly updated, and a new chapter covers toxicology. New to this edition will be a companion Website containing all of the illustrations, fully searchable text, and an interactive question bank.
	BRS Pharmacology (Board Review Series) by: Gary C. Rosenfeld publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2009-08-04 ASIN: 0781789133 EAN: 9780781789134 sales rank: 42040 This concise review of medical pharmacology is designed to help medical students streamline their study for course review and help prepare for the USMLE Step 1. Each chapter presents specific drugs and discusses their general properties, mechanism of action, pharmacologic effects, therapeutic uses, and adverse effects. Drug lists and two-color tables and figures summarize essential information. USMLE-style review questions and answers with explanations follow each chapter and a comprehensive examination appears at the end of the book. A companion website offers fully searchable text and an interactive question bank with questions from the book.
	Pharmacology: An Introduction by: Henry Hitner publisher: Career Education, published: 2011-01-12 ASIN: 0073520861 EAN: 9780073520865 sales rank: 17407 Pharmacology, 6e by Hitner/Nagle is incredibly readable, with short chapters that link theory to practice; content that is focused on the need-to-know information to not overload the reader; excellent tables and features such as Patient Administration and Monitoring Boxes. This new edition now has a 4-color design with all new photos and illustrations. Chapter reviews have been revisited to add additional problem types and an exercise progression from simple to complex. The full suite of instructor materials is available. Hitner 6e has Connect Plus, including LearnSmart: Pharmacology, body system and pharmacology animations, Top 250 Prescribed Drugs, Dosage Calculations Exercises, and more.
	Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice by: Robert K. Stoelting publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2005-10-03 ASIN: 0781754690 EAN: 9780781754699 sales rank: 14324 Dr. Stoelting's best-selling and highly acclaimed text, Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice, is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition. In 60 concise, clearly written chapters, this book provides comprehensive, current, clinically oriented, authoritative information on all aspects of pharmacology and physiology that are relevant to perioperative patient management. This edition includes all new drugs and new findings on actions and interactions of established drugs. More than 400 diagrams and more than 100 tables complement the text. This edition's new two-color page design will help readers spot key information. A separate drug index is included for quick reference. Subscribe to Lippincott's Interactive Anesthesia Library and get online access to the fully searchable content of eight critically acclaimed references in anesthesiology, critical care, and pain management.
	Prentice Hall Reviews & Rationales: Pharmacology (2nd Edition) by: Mary Ann Hogan publisher: Prentice Hall, published: 2007-12-28 ASIN: 0132437104 EAN: 9780132437103 sales rank: 17732 Essential for course review and NCLEX review, this resource is a complete, concentrated outline of pharmacology. Each chapter contains objectives, pre- and post chapter tests with comprehensive rationales, vocabulary review, practice to pass exercises, critical thinking case studies, as well as NCLEX alerts and new test-taking strategies.
	Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy by: David Golan publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2011-06-24 ASIN: 1608312704 EAN: 9781608312702 sales rank: 18085 Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy, Third Edition, is a primary textbook for a first course in pharmacology. It offers an integrated mechanism-based and systems-based approach, incorporating the cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, and pathophysiology of organ systems. The completely updated Third Edition features content reflecting current research findings, more than 400 full-color illustrations, Drug Summary Tables, and increased coverage of drug metabolism and the treatment of mycobacterial infections.
	Pharmacology Flash Cards, 2e by: George M. Brenner PhD publisher: Saunders, published: 2009-08-03 ASIN: 1437703119 EAN: 9781437703115 sales rank: 38509 Pharmacology Flash Cards, 2nd Edition, by George M. Brenner, PhD, is a fantastic review tool to help you master the pharmacology basics you need to know! Beautifully designed, this pack of flash cards presents quick access to hundreds of the most commonly used drugs for the perfect, portable review. The new 2nd Edition covers the latest drugs and expanded pharmacologic categories, and additional introductory illustrations-combined with descriptive diagrams at the beginning of each section-explain important concepts visually to promote easier comprehension. One side of each card presents the drug name and pronunciation, while the other side features short formatted notes, carefully honed to give you just the information you need. With their attractive design and clear color-coding, these cards will have you mastering the pharmacology and drug basics in record time. Presents quick access information on hundreds of the most commonly used drugs for the perfect, portable review. Utilizes a format equally well suited to group or individual study. Features a separate color for each drug class for quick reference. Addresses each drugs therapeutic class, pharmacologic class, MOA, clinical use, special considerations, adverse effects, and similar drugs for comprehensive and straightforward guidance. Includes coverage of new drugs to keep you current on the expansion of pharmacologic categories. Features additional introductory illustrations-as well as descriptive diagrams at the beginning of each section-which explain important concepts visually for easier comprehension.
	Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Occupations (Book Only) by: Ruth Woodrow publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning, published: 2010-12-07 ASIN: 1111320179 EAN: 9781111320171 sales rank: 105098 Appropriate as a text in training those who will administer medications, this concise, field-tested book provides an extensive framework of knowledge that can be acquired within a limited time-frame. It is designed to meet the needs of students in nursing and medical assistant programs and be adaptable to the requirements of students in allied health programs. Part I introduces the reader to the fascinating subject of drugs, their sources and uses. Calculations are simplified and review questions and administration checklists help organize the information. Part II organizes the drugs according to the body systems. Each classification is described, along with characteristics of typical drugs, side effects, cautions, interactions, and patient education for each category.