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Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety, 1e

by: M. Linda Workman PhD RN FAAN
publisher: Saunders, published: 2010-09-29
ASIN: 1416029176
EAN: 9781416029175
sales rank: 310112

Clear and straightforward, Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety helps you understand how drugs work and how to administer them safely. That means you won't have to resort to rote memorization of drug information to avoid making medication errors! Written by noted educators M. Linda Workman, PhD, RN, FAAN, Linda A. LaCharity, PhD, RN, and Susan L. Kruchko, MS, RN, Understanding Pharmacology clarifies difficult concepts and prepares you to handle today's new drugs and drug classes. It provides complete preparation for licensure exams and for clinical practice.

Clear, consistent chapter format facilitates learning:

Objectives

Key Terms with phonetic pronunciations and page references

Review of Related Physiology and Pathophysiology

Types of Drugs Prescribed, including how each works; dosages with intended responses, side effects, and adverse effects; what to do before administering; what to check after administering; and what to teach patients

Get Ready for Practice! with Key Points, Additional Learning Resources, Review Questions, and Critical Thinking Activities

Animations and video clips are included on the companion Evolve website.

Everyday terminologys is used, with technical terms following in parentheses.

A math and dosage calculation review minimizes "math anxiety" and promotes medication safety.

Try This! boxes let students practice math and dosage calculation concepts as they learn them.

Common Side Effects boxes use clever, easy-to-recognize icons to emphasize the side effects of drugs.

Drug Alert!, Memory Joggers, Do-Not-Confuse, and Clinical Pitfall boxes highlight important tips for safe medication administration.

Did You Know? boxes relate pharmacology content to everyday life.

Wide margins provide plenty of room for note-taking.

Examination-style review questions end each chapter, and include alternate item format questions.

Pharmacology for Women's Health

by: Tekoa King
publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, published: 2009-12-28
ASIN: 0763753297
EAN: 9780763753290
sales rank: 167863
Pharmacology for Women s Health includes discussion of basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic principles so that the health care professional understands when and how to prescribe; chapters describing the pharmacology of specific drug categories that are used for a wide variety of diseases and conditions; agents to promote health as well as pharmacotherapeutic agents for specific conditions and diseases; and a section on pharmacology directly related to women s issues such as pregnancy, lactation and aging. Each chapter addresses drug therapy for the non-pregnant adult woman, the pregnant woman, the lactating woman, and the postmenopausal woman. Today s common medication errors include drug/drug or drug/herb interactions and these are included throughout the book. Special chapters exist on cutting edge information such as genetics and pharmacology.

Rapid Review Pharmacology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 3e

by: Thomas L. Pazdernik PhD
publisher: Mosby, published: 2010-08-27
ASIN: 032306812X
EAN: 9780323068123
sales rank: 124287

Get the most from your study time, and experience a realistic USMLE simulation with Rapid Review Pharmacology, 3rd Edition, by Drs. Thomas Pazdernik and Laszlo Kerecsen. This new edition in the highly rated Rapid Review Series is formatted as a bulleted outline with photographs, tables, and figures that address all the pharmacology information you need to know for the USMLE. And with Student Consult functionality, you can become familiar with the look and feel of the actual exam by taking a timed online test that includes more than 450 USMLE-style practice questions.

Review all the information you need to know quickly and easily with a user-friendly, two-color outline format that includes High-Yield Margin Notes.

Take a timed online test at www.studentconsult.com with more than 450 USMLE-style questions and full rationales for why every possible answer is right or wrong.

Access the most current information with completely updated chapters, images, and questions.

Profit from the guidance of series editor, Dr. Edward Goljan, a well-known author of medical study references, who is personally involved in content review.

Easily review all essential information with new drug tables that detail mechanism of action, clinical uses, and adverse reactions.

Study and take notes more easily with the new, larger page size.

Practice with a new testing platform on USMLE Consult that gives you a realistic review experience and fully prepares you for the exam.

Learn the "must know" pharmacology information needed to succeed on the USMLE

Focus on Pharmacology: Essentials for Health Professionals

by: Jahangir Moini
publisher: Prentice Hall, published: 2007-08-18
ASIN: 0131716425
EAN: 9780131716421
sales rank: 337431
A book in pharmacology which finally distinctly meets the needs of the allied health professional. The focused teach-and-test approach of this book provides readers with the perfect blend of concise content and an enjoyable—even fun—learning process. Pharmacology and fun have never been joined in the same sentence—until now! Uniquely designed to use a focused approach to learning pharmacology, the introductory chapters lay the groundwork for learning this topic by explaining the history of pharmacology, discussing the legal and ethical principles involved, illustrating drug administration techniques, reviewing math, and explaining drug calculations. Using a five-heading approach to focused pharmacologic principles, each drug chapter focuses on drugs used to treat a certain body system or disease type. The chapters open with a concise review of anatomy and physiology to provide readers with a foundation from which to understand the pharmacologic principles actions, effects, and uses of the drugs that treat a body system or disorder.

Integrated Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology (3rd Edition)

by: Bruce J. Colbert
publisher: Prentice Hall, published: 2011-01-28
ASIN: 0132568721
EAN: 9780132568722
sales rank: 342565

Integrated Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology, Third Edition, offers instructors and students an engaging, interactive teaching and learning experience. The text's integrated approach includes perspectives from both pharmacists and respiratory therapists. In addition, pharmacology is linked to physiology and pathology to give students complete, cohesive coverage. Extensive clinical examples, special features, a continuously updated website, and "splashes" of light humor throughout the book help students learn the concepts and get the latest information on new drugs on the market.

Pharmacology Application in Athletic Training

by: Brent Mangus
publisher: F.A. Davis Company, published: 2005-01-11
ASIN: 0803611277
EAN: 9780803611276
sales rank: 401185
Here's the information students need to know about how drugs work and how they can affect athletic performance. Through "real life" scenarios, students gain insights into the application of pharmacology in their clinical practice from assisting an athlete who is taking a new medication to recognizing drug-related side effects when a negative reaction is occurring to handling instances of drug abuse. Beginning with an overview of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, the text presents prescription and over-the-counter medications in relation to the injuries or health conditions athletic trainers commonly encounter. Frequently abused substances such as amphetamines, herbals, and anabolic steroids are also addressed. Legal and ethical issues of drug use are presented, such as HIPAA mandated privacy issues, drug testing, and which drugs are deemed as acceptable or banned according to NCAA and US Olympic standards

Study Guide for Pharmacology - Revised Reprint: A Nursing Process Approach, 7e

by: Joyce LeFever Kee MS RN
publisher: Saunders, published: 2012-01-17
ASIN: 145574218X
EAN: 9781455742189
sales rank: 48888

Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry, 6e

by: John A. Yagiela DDS PhD
publisher: Mosby, published: 2010-03-19
ASIN: 0323055931
EAN: 9780323055932
sales rank: 438290

Use your knowledge of pharmacology to enhance oral care! Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry, 6th Edition describes how to evaluate a patient's health and optimize dental treatment by factoring in the drugs they take. It explores the basic fundamentals of pharmacology, special topics such as pain control, fear and anxiety, and oral complications of cancer therapy, and most importantly, the actions of specific drug groups on the human body. Whether you're concerned about the drugs a patient is already taking or the drugs you prescribe for treatment, this book helps you reduce risk and provide effective dental care.

An emphasis on the dental applications of pharmacology relates drugs to dental considerations in clinical practice.

Dental aspects of many drug classes are expanded to include antibiotics, analgesics, and anesthetics.

The Alternative Medicine in Dentistry chapter discusses chemicals used as alternative medicines and assesses their potential benefits and risks.

The Nonopioid Analgesics chapter groups together non-opioid analgesics, nonsterioidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and antirheumatic and antigout drugs, making these easier to locate and study.

Coverage of the endocrine system includes four separate chapters for the most comprehensive coverage.

Drug Interactions in Clinical Dentistry appendix lists potential interactions between drugs a patient is taking for nondental conditions and drugs that may be used or prescribed during dental treatment, including effects and recommendations.

Glossary of Abbreviations appendix includes the most common abbreviations used for drugs or conditions.

New Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics chapter covers the effects of genetic traits of patients on their responses to drugs.

A NEW introductory section offers tips for the study of dental pharmacology and relates pharmacology to dental considerations.

An updated discussion of drug-drug interactions covers the harmful effects of mixing medications.

Coverage of adverse effects and mechanisms of COX-2 inhibitors, antibiotic prophylaxis, and antiplaque agents explains the dental risks relating to common drug treatments.

Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist (2nd Edition)

by: Mea A. Weinberg
publisher: Prentice Hall, published: 2012-01-13
ASIN: 0132559927
EAN: 9780132559928
sales rank: 451922

Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, Second Edition, offers a comprehensive review of the principles of pharmacology and their application to dental hygiene practice. This practical textbook covers many oral manifestations of drugs of which the dental hygiene student should be aware. Quick drug guides, fun facts, and unique rapid dental hints in each chapter help students understand different pharmacologic principles while reinforcing key information. Case studies extensively review the medical conditions, potential drug interactions, and dental management of drug interactions.

Pharmacology Case Study Workbook

by: Kathy Latch Putman
publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, published: 2010-04-02
ASIN: 0763776130
EAN: 9780763776138
sales rank: 119170
Written by a distinguished nursing professional with over 25 years of experience, Pharmacology Case Studies provides nursing students with an opportunity to apply pharmacology concepts to real-world situations. The text features 50 case studies based on real-life clinical situations that challenge students to think critically and develop effective problem-solving skills. Case studies present patients medication history, enabling students to learn about the disease process from the point of medication use an approach used in actual clinical practice. Other features include a review of key terms, home and intensive care scenarios, and a list of variables that must be considered in order to conduct an appropriate case analysis. Also present are a series of questions that will help guide students in developing effective ways to handle the scenario. Perfect for individual or group use, Pharmacology Case Studies is a valuable tool to help prepare nursing students for clinical practice!

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	Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety, 1e by: M. Linda Workman PhD RN FAAN publisher: Saunders, published: 2010-09-29 ASIN: 1416029176 EAN: 9781416029175 sales rank: 310112 Clear and straightforward, Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety helps you understand how drugs work and how to administer them safely. That means you won't have to resort to rote memorization of drug information to avoid making medication errors! Written by noted educators M. Linda Workman, PhD, RN, FAAN, Linda A. LaCharity, PhD, RN, and Susan L. Kruchko, MS, RN, Understanding Pharmacology clarifies difficult concepts and prepares you to handle today's new drugs and drug classes. It provides complete preparation for licensure exams and for clinical practice. Clear, consistent chapter format facilitates learning: Objectives Key Terms with phonetic pronunciations and page references Review of Related Physiology and Pathophysiology Types of Drugs Prescribed, including how each works; dosages with intended responses, side effects, and adverse effects; what to do before administering; what to check after administering; and what to teach patients Get Ready for Practice! with Key Points, Additional Learning Resources, Review Questions, and Critical Thinking Activities Animations and video clips are included on the companion Evolve website. Everyday terminologys is used, with technical terms following in parentheses. A math and dosage calculation review minimizes "math anxiety" and promotes medication safety. *Try This!* boxes let students practice math and dosage calculation concepts as they learn them. *Common Side Effects* boxes use clever, easy-to-recognize icons to emphasize the side effects of drugs. Drug Alert!, Memory Joggers, Do-Not-Confuse, and Clinical Pitfall boxes highlight important tips for safe medication administration. Did You Know? boxes relate pharmacology content to everyday life. Wide margins provide plenty of room for note-taking. Examination-style review questions end each chapter, and include alternate item format questions.
	Pharmacology for Women's Health by: Tekoa King publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, published: 2009-12-28 ASIN: 0763753297 EAN: 9780763753290 sales rank: 167863 Pharmacology for Women s Health includes discussion of basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic principles so that the health care professional understands when and how to prescribe; chapters describing the pharmacology of specific drug categories that are used for a wide variety of diseases and conditions; agents to promote health as well as pharmacotherapeutic agents for specific conditions and diseases; and a section on pharmacology directly related to women s issues such as pregnancy, lactation and aging. Each chapter addresses drug therapy for the non-pregnant adult woman, the pregnant woman, the lactating woman, and the postmenopausal woman. Today s common medication errors include drug/drug or drug/herb interactions and these are included throughout the book. Special chapters exist on cutting edge information such as genetics and pharmacology.
	Rapid Review Pharmacology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 3e by: Thomas L. Pazdernik PhD publisher: Mosby, published: 2010-08-27 ASIN: 032306812X EAN: 9780323068123 sales rank: 124287 Get the most from your study time, and experience a realistic USMLE simulation with Rapid Review Pharmacology, 3rd Edition, by Drs. Thomas Pazdernik and Laszlo Kerecsen. This new edition in the highly rated Rapid Review Series is formatted as a bulleted outline with photographs, tables, and figures that address all the pharmacology information you need to know for the USMLE. And with Student Consult functionality, you can become familiar with the look and feel of the actual exam by taking a timed online test that includes more than 450 USMLE-style practice questions. Review all the information you need to know quickly and easily with a user-friendly, two-color outline format that includes High-Yield Margin Notes. Take a timed online test at www.studentconsult.com with more than 450 USMLE-style questions and full rationales for why every possible answer is right or wrong. Access the most current information with completely updated chapters, images, and questions. Profit from the guidance of series editor, Dr. Edward Goljan, a well-known author of medical study references, who is personally involved in content review. Easily review all essential information with new drug tables that detail mechanism of action, clinical uses, and adverse reactions. Study and take notes more easily with the new, larger page size. Practice with a new testing platform on USMLE Consult that gives you a realistic review experience and fully prepares you for the exam. Learn the "must know" pharmacology information needed to succeed on the USMLE
	Focus on Pharmacology: Essentials for Health Professionals by: Jahangir Moini publisher: Prentice Hall, published: 2007-08-18 ASIN: 0131716425 EAN: 9780131716421 sales rank: 337431 A book in pharmacology which finally distinctly meets the needs of the allied health professional. The focused teach-and-test approach of this book provides readers with the perfect blend of concise content and an enjoyable—even fun—learning process. Pharmacology and fun have never been joined in the same sentence—until now! Uniquely designed to use a focused approach to learning pharmacology, the introductory chapters lay the groundwork for learning this topic by explaining the history of pharmacology, discussing the legal and ethical principles involved, illustrating drug administration techniques, reviewing math, and explaining drug calculations. Using a five-heading approach to focused pharmacologic principles, each drug chapter focuses on drugs used to treat a certain body system or disease type. The chapters open with a concise review of anatomy and physiology to provide readers with a foundation from which to understand the pharmacologic principles actions, effects, and uses of the drugs that treat a body system or disorder.
	Integrated Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology (3rd Edition) by: Bruce J. Colbert publisher: Prentice Hall, published: 2011-01-28 ASIN: 0132568721 EAN: 9780132568722 sales rank: 342565 *Integrated Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology, Third Edition,* offers instructors and students an engaging, interactive teaching and learning experience. The text's integrated approach includes perspectives from both pharmacists and respiratory therapists. In addition, pharmacology is linked to physiology and pathology to give students complete, cohesive coverage. Extensive clinical examples, special features, a continuously updated website, and "splashes" of light humor throughout the book help students learn the concepts and get the latest information on new drugs on the market.
	Pharmacology Application in Athletic Training by: Brent Mangus publisher: F.A. Davis Company, published: 2005-01-11 ASIN: 0803611277 EAN: 9780803611276 sales rank: 401185 Here's the information students need to know about how drugs work and how they can affect athletic performance. Through "real life" scenarios, students gain insights into the application of pharmacology in their clinical practice from assisting an athlete who is taking a new medication to recognizing drug-related side effects when a negative reaction is occurring to handling instances of drug abuse. Beginning with an overview of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, the text presents prescription and over-the-counter medications in relation to the injuries or health conditions athletic trainers commonly encounter. Frequently abused substances such as amphetamines, herbals, and anabolic steroids are also addressed. Legal and ethical issues of drug use are presented, such as HIPAA mandated privacy issues, drug testing, and which drugs are deemed as acceptable or banned according to NCAA and US Olympic standards
	Study Guide for Pharmacology - Revised Reprint: A Nursing Process Approach, 7e by: Joyce LeFever Kee MS RN publisher: Saunders, published: 2012-01-17 ASIN: 145574218X EAN: 9781455742189 sales rank: 48888
	Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry, 6e by: John A. Yagiela DDS PhD publisher: Mosby, published: 2010-03-19 ASIN: 0323055931 EAN: 9780323055932 sales rank: 438290 Use your knowledge of pharmacology to enhance oral care! Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry, 6th Edition describes how to evaluate a patient's health and optimize dental treatment by factoring in the drugs they take. It explores the basic fundamentals of pharmacology, special topics such as pain control, fear and anxiety, and oral complications of cancer therapy, and most importantly, the actions of specific drug groups on the human body. Whether you're concerned about the drugs a patient is already taking or the drugs you prescribe for treatment, this book helps you reduce risk and provide effective dental care. An emphasis on the dental applications of pharmacology relates drugs to dental considerations in clinical practice. Dental aspects of many drug classes are expanded to include antibiotics, analgesics, and anesthetics. The Alternative Medicine in Dentistry chapter discusses chemicals used as alternative medicines and assesses their potential benefits and risks. The Nonopioid Analgesics chapter groups together non-opioid analgesics, nonsterioidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and antirheumatic and antigout drugs, making these easier to locate and study. Coverage of the endocrine system includes four separate chapters for the most comprehensive coverage. Drug Interactions in Clinical Dentistry appendix lists potential interactions between drugs a patient is taking for nondental conditions and drugs that may be used or prescribed during dental treatment, including effects and recommendations. Glossary of Abbreviations appendix includes the most common abbreviations used for drugs or conditions. New Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics chapter covers the effects of genetic traits of patients on their responses to drugs. A NEW introductory section offers tips for the study of dental pharmacology and relates pharmacology to dental considerations. An updated discussion of drug-drug interactions covers the harmful effects of mixing medications. Coverage of adverse effects and mechanisms of COX-2 inhibitors, antibiotic prophylaxis, and antiplaque agents explains the dental risks relating to common drug treatments.
	Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist (2nd Edition) by: Mea A. Weinberg publisher: Prentice Hall, published: 2012-01-13 ASIN: 0132559927 EAN: 9780132559928 sales rank: 451922 Oral Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, Second Edition, offers a comprehensive review of the principles of pharmacology and their application to dental hygiene practice. This practical textbook covers many oral manifestations of drugs of which the dental hygiene student should be aware. Quick drug guides, fun facts, and unique rapid dental hints in each chapter help students understand different pharmacologic principles while reinforcing key information. Case studies extensively review the medical conditions, potential drug interactions, and dental management of drug interactions.
	Pharmacology Case Study Workbook by: Kathy Latch Putman publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, published: 2010-04-02 ASIN: 0763776130 EAN: 9780763776138 sales rank: 119170 Written by a distinguished nursing professional with over 25 years of experience, Pharmacology Case Studies provides nursing students with an opportunity to apply pharmacology concepts to real-world situations. The text features 50 case studies based on real-life clinical situations that challenge students to think critically and develop effective problem-solving skills. Case studies present patients medication history, enabling students to learn about the disease process from the point of medication use an approach used in actual clinical practice. Other features include a review of key terms, home and intensive care scenarios, and a list of variables that must be considered in order to conduct an appropriate case analysis. Also present are a series of questions that will help guide students in developing effective ways to handle the scenario. Perfect for individual or group use, Pharmacology Case Studies is a valuable tool to help prepare nursing students for clinical practice!