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Handbook of Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice

by: Robert K. Stoelting
publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2005-10-03
ASIN: 0781757851
EAN: 9780781757850
sales rank: 297454

Designed for quick reference in the operating room or rapid review for board exams, this compact, portable handbook presents the most critical clinical information from the newly updated Fourth Edition of Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice. The handbook is written in easy-to-scan outline format, with more than 250 tables to summarize key points and dosages for use in the operating room. The 60 chapters of the handbook correspond to the chapters in the textbook, so readers can easily refer back to the textbook for more detailed information. A separate drug index is included.

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.

Brody's Human Pharmacology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 5e (Human Pharmacology (Brody))

by: Lynn Wecker PhD
publisher: Mosby, published: 2009-03-05
ASIN: 0323053742
EAN: 9780323053747
sales rank: 394013
Featuring the contributions of leading faculty, this new edition provides a succinct overview of the most important aspects of pharmacology necessary for a basic understanding of the subject. It reviews the concepts, clinical applications and side effects of pharmacology, placing an emphasis on practical applications of the material, whenever possible. More than 480 full-color illustrations explain important processes, while color-coded boxes for major drugs, therapeutic overviews, clinical problems, and trade names-as well as USMLE-style self-assessment questions with answers and rationales-reinforce your mastery of the information. A consistent style of writing-and more focused, concise content-provide for better learning of the essentials. Online access to Student Consult-where you'll find the complete contents of the book, fully searchable...Integration Links to bonus content in other Student Consult titles...15 pharmacology animations...150 USMLE-style questions...and more-further enhances your study and prepares you for exams.
Includes online access to Student Consult where you'll find USMLE-style questions, animations showing the actions of various important toxins, and much more.
Focuses on the essential aspects of pharmacology for a solid foundation of knowledge in the subject.
Includes more than 480 full-color illustrations that explain key pharmacologic processes.
Provides between 4 and 6 USMLE-style self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter-with answers and full explanations in the appendix-that help you prepare for exams and master the material.
Uses a templated format that promotes more effective and efficient learning.
Presents color-coded boxes in each chapter that emphasize key points.
Features a clinical emphasis throughout on both the basic science of pharmacology and its clinical relevance.
Includes new Gold Standard content on Student Consult with 200 Professional Drug Monographs for additional information on generic and brand names, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications and dosage, drug interactions, patient education and much more!
Features a more consistent style of writing-as well as focused, concise content-for enhanced learning of the essentials.
Presents chapters in a re-arranged order for a more logical approach to learning.
Includes additional biochemistry and physiology information in the introduction for each section for greater understanding.

Pharmacology: A Nursing Process Approach, 5e

by: Joyce LeFever Kee MS RN
publisher: Saunders, published: 2005-10-11
ASIN: 0721639275
EAN: 9780721639277
sales rank: 254703
This full-color pharmacology textbook is full of innovative, user-friendly features such as prototype drug charts, nursing process sections, and an extensive math/dosage calculations section. The 5th edition has been completely updated and includes a Companion CD-ROM that contains animations, NCLEX® examination-style review questions, printable IV therapy and medication safety checklists, drug calculation problems, and convenient electronic calculators.
A separate drug calculations section - Medications and Calculations - features 65 pages of math review and step-by-step instructions for dosage calculations using the four primary methods - basic formula, ratio and proportion, dimensional analysis, and fractional equation.
Nursing Process sections relate nursing care to drug therapy. Each step of the nursing process includes concise actions for the plan of care in relation to treatment for selected drug prototypes.
A chapter on Principles of Drug Administration features comprehensive coverage of the procedures for administering drugs. It addresses all routes of administration and various settings.
Unit openers for drug therapy chapters include an illustrated overview of normal anatomy and physiology, giving readers the foundation for understanding how the drug works in that body system.
Herbal Alert boxes highlight various herbal products and their interactions with drugs.
More than 100 detailed Prototype Drug Charts list the following information: dosage, indication, contraindication, drug-lab-food interactions, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic effects, side effects, and adverse reactions.
Highlighted Client Teaching, Cultural Considerations, and Herbal Alerts are included in the Nursing Process sections to emphasize key implications for nurses.
Client Teaching in the nursing process sections guide readers through instructions for teaching patients about medication, self-administration, dietary concerns, and side effects.
Includes a separate Transcultural and Genetic Considerations chapter.
Critical Thinking Case Studies and Study Questions at the end of each chapter present readers with a clinical scenario and several questions that reinforce key concepts and encourage critical thinking.
A new chapter on substance abuse addresses this important aspect of the nurse's role in pharmacology.
Preventing Medication Errors boxes draw attention to important safety considerations and present guidelines from the Institute for Safe Medication Practice (ISMP).
Critical Thinking Case Study boxes provide clinical scenarios and questions to sharpen analytical and critical thinking skills.
Now includes step-by-step instructions for dosage calculations using dimensional analysis.
Web sites, organizations, and research database information are available at the end of clinical chapters for further review and research.
The newest JCAHO guidelines for medication safety are applied throughout the text and the abbreviations appendix has been revised to reflect these updates.
Includes a new Herb/Drug Interaction chart, as well as new sugar-free and alcohol-free drug lists.
Features updated coverage of pain as the fifth vital sign.
Look-alike/sound-alike drugs are highlighted throughout to promote safe drug administration.
Includes a list of the 200 most frequently prescribed drugs.
Electronic Resources boxes at the beginning of each chapter direct readers to additional learning activities available on the Companion CD and the Evolve website.

A Pharmacology for Health Professionals: Textbook, Study Guide, and Smarthinking Online Tutoring Service: Diagnosis and Therapy

by: Sally S. Roach
publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2005-06-03
ASIN: 0781776252
EAN: 9780781776257
sales rank: 987123
This text is designed for a one-semester course for health professions students who will not administer drugs but need a foundation in pharmacology. Organized by body system, the text explains the basics of clinical pharmacology and the actions, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions of drug classes. Full-color illustrations highlight and explain important concepts and techniques. Information on specific drugs is presented in bulleted lists, boxes, and tables. Chapters include key terms, key points, Website activities, case studies, review questions, and critical thinking exercises based on real-life patient care situations. A bonus CD-ROM contains additional learning activities. An Instructor's Manual with CD-ROM includes a test generator and PowerPoint slides.

Pharmacology and Drug Administration for Imaging Technologists, 2e

by: Steven C. Jensen PhD RT(R)
publisher: Mosby, published: 2005-10-06
ASIN: 0323030750
EAN: 9780323030755
sales rank: 299333
This text is a complete resource for all the imaging technologies, not just plain film radiography. It provides introductory material on pharmacological nomenclature, drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, and drugs used in imaging. It also offers comprehensive coverage of diagnostic contrast agents, along with drug administration procedures, emergency responses to drug reactions, and legal and ethical aspects of medication administration.
Objectives and Key Terms open each chapter.
Learning exercises include true/false, fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, and short-answer questions at the end of each chapter, with answers at the end of the book.
Did You Know? boxes offer interesting tidbits of historical or current pharmacology information, connecting the book's drug content to everyday situations.
Clinical Alert icons point out possible adverse reactions and toxic effects.
Discussion of pharmacodynamics and drug classifications focuses on radiopaque contrast media used in imaging procedures, using clearly written text and useful tables.
Pharmacokinetics coverage describes how drugs are absorbed, metabolized, distributed, and eliminated.
Complete coverage of emergency procedures in response to adverse reactions to contrast media includes crash cart procedures and drugs used to treat cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and how to administer them appropriately.
Updates on all contrast agents.
New information on the use of contrast agents in ultrasound.
New Drug Classifications chapter.
New chapter on drug-related emergencies includes case studies.
Evolve Resources for instructors include a 220-question test bank and an electronic image collection.

Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional - Revised Reprint, 1e

by: Jeffrey S. Guy MD FACS
publisher: Mosby/JEMS, published: 2011-11-11
ASIN: 0323085199
EAN: 9780323085199
sales rank: 297634
Gain a complete, practical understanding of pharmacology with this unique resource that is now updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. Realistic, problem-based clinical scenarios present pharmacology in the most effective context for learning. This textbook includes detailed drug profiles that present essential drug information in a logical context specific to each condition.

Problem-based clinical scenarios illustrate the practical relevance of prehospital pharmacology.

Detailed drug profiles of 95 commonly used drugs present comprehensive data in a consistent, easy-to-reference format.

Full-color drug images familiarize you with medications for quick identification.

Medical Math chapter strengthens your dosage calculation skills.

Soecial boxes highlight useful, field-tested tips and strategies.

Legal Aspects and Risk Management chapter helps you avoid common mistakes made in prehospital care.

Study questions reinforce important chapter concepts and test your understanding.

Information about commonly prescribed over-the-counter medications and herbal drugs alerts you to important pharmacological treatment considerations.

Companion DVD includes 25 video skill demonstrations that guide you step-by-step through vital techniques and procedures and 23 medical animations that offer visual details of anatomy, physiologic processes, and procedures.

Medications and Mothers' Milk: A Manual of Lactational Pharmacology

by: Thomas W. Hale
publisher: Hale Pub.
ASIN: 098233799X
EAN: 9780982337998
sales rank: 25467
Medications and Mothers' Milk is now considered the best source of medication information for breastfeeding patients in the world. This new updated version continues to expand, adding numerous new drugs and making changes in existing drugs. Most of the world's latest data on medications affecting breastfeeding mothers and babies are in this new edition, providing you with the most up-to-date information on the use of medications in breastfeeding mothers. Packed with more than 900 drugs, diseases, vaccines, and other material, this easy-to-use reference provides the clinician or mother with easily understood recommendations about the use of medications while breastfeeding. In this edition: · Hundreds of changes in existing monographs. · Over a hundred new drugs or conditions · New changes to contraceptive drug tables. · New oncology drugs added. If you work with pregnant and/or breastfeeding mothers, this definitive reference will help you answer those detailed questions about which medications are safe or unsafe for breastfeeding mothers and babies.

Pharmacology: A Nursing Process Approach [With CDROM] [PHARMACOLOGY 6/E W/CD]

by: Joyce Lefever(Author) ; Hayes, Evelyn R.(Author); McCuistion, Linda E.(Author) Kee
publisher: W.B. Saunders Company, published: 2008-10-31
ASIN: B001TORSHE
sales rank: 644634
Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee.

Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Professionals, 2e

by: Barbara Gladson PhD PT OTR
publisher: Saunders, published: 2010-09-15
ASIN: 1437707572
EAN: 9781437707571
sales rank: 426177

Now fully revised and updated, Dr. Barbara Gladson's Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Professionals, 2nd Edition, remains your best resource for understanding how various drugs affect patients during therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. Using case studies and engaging activities, it helps you apply essential pharmacology information directly to rehabilitation practice. New chapters, a new reader-friendly design, new artwork, and more enhance the text and bring you up to date with both basic pharmacologic principles as well as the mechanism of action and side effects of drugs commonly seen in rehabilitation practice.

Helps you develop effective exercise programs by providing drug/exercise interactions from a pharmacokinetics perspective. You willl clearly see the implications for exercise for each specific condition and medication.

Presents case studies in every chapter that demonstrate the effects of various drugs on the diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions in physical therapy, so you can more easily monitor patients for adverse drug effects.

Features engaging activities in every chapter, ranging from patient interviews to challenging, real-life questions, helping you retain and apply what you've learned.

Encourages you to use the latest research in your clinical decision making with evidence-based content incorporated throughout.

Simplifies the complex topic of pharmacokinetics so that you will fully understand how it affects your individual patients and your care plans.

Guides you in using the Internet for online drug information with references to specific sites, and when and how to use them to their fullest potential.

Discusses lifespan considerations such as age, physical differences, and obesity, as well as the latest information on diabetes and glucose testing.

A new chapter on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pharmacology covers popular herbal and alternative products used to promote health, as well as herbal remedies used during menopause and in the treatment of cancer, helping you recognize the impact of herbals on your patients' symptoms and response to therapy.

A new chapter on Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System discusses skin disorders and their pharmacological treatment, prophylactic and debriding agents, antiseptics, and more.

A new chapter on Nutrition and Pharmacology provides current information on vitamins and minerals, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and food and drug interactions -- important topics that affect rehabilitation outcomes.

Updated drug information and new drugs are added throughout the text, keeping you up to date with current pharmacological information as it pertains to rehabilitation.

Paramedic: Pharmacology Applications

by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, published: 2008-08-21
ASIN: 0763751197
EAN: 9780763751197
sales rank: 507040
Paramedic: Pharmacology Applications Uses A Case-Based Approach To Cover All Aspects Of Pharmacology Relevant To Prehospital Providers. Information Pertaining To Dosages, Drug Interactions, Indications, And Contraindications Is Included. The Text Meets The Objectives Outlined In The Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.

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	Handbook of Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice by: Robert K. Stoelting publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2005-10-03 ASIN: 0781757851 EAN: 9780781757850 sales rank: 297454 Designed for quick reference in the operating room or rapid review for board exams, this compact, portable handbook presents the most critical clinical information from the newly updated Fourth Edition of Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice. The handbook is written in easy-to-scan outline format, with more than 250 tables to summarize key points and dosages for use in the operating room. The 60 chapters of the handbook correspond to the chapters in the textbook, so readers can easily refer back to the textbook for more detailed information. A separate drug index is included. 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.
	Brody's Human Pharmacology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 5e (Human Pharmacology (Brody)) by: Lynn Wecker PhD publisher: Mosby, published: 2009-03-05 ASIN: 0323053742 EAN: 9780323053747 sales rank: 394013 Featuring the contributions of leading faculty, this new edition provides a succinct overview of the most important aspects of pharmacology necessary for a basic understanding of the subject. It reviews the concepts, clinical applications and side effects of pharmacology, placing an emphasis on practical applications of the material, whenever possible. More than 480 full-color illustrations explain important processes, while color-coded boxes for major drugs, therapeutic overviews, clinical problems, and trade names-as well as USMLE-style self-assessment questions with answers and rationales-reinforce your mastery of the information. A consistent style of writing-and more focused, concise content-provide for better learning of the essentials. Online access to Student Consult-where you'll find the complete contents of the book, fully searchable...Integration Links to bonus content in other Student Consult titles...15 pharmacology animations...150 USMLE-style questions...and more-further enhances your study and prepares you for exams. Includes online access to Student Consult where you'll find USMLE-style questions, animations showing the actions of various important toxins, and much more. Focuses on the essential aspects of pharmacology for a solid foundation of knowledge in the subject. Includes more than 480 full-color illustrations that explain key pharmacologic processes. Provides between 4 and 6 USMLE-style self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter-with answers and full explanations in the appendix-that help you prepare for exams and master the material. Uses a templated format that promotes more effective and efficient learning. Presents color-coded boxes in each chapter that emphasize key points. Features a clinical emphasis throughout on both the basic science of pharmacology and its clinical relevance. Includes new Gold Standard content on Student Consult with 200 Professional Drug Monographs for additional information on generic and brand names, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications and dosage, drug interactions, patient education and much more! Features a more consistent style of writing-as well as focused, concise content-for enhanced learning of the essentials. Presents chapters in a re-arranged order for a more logical approach to learning. Includes additional biochemistry and physiology information in the introduction for each section for greater understanding.
	Pharmacology: A Nursing Process Approach, 5e by: Joyce LeFever Kee MS RN publisher: Saunders, published: 2005-10-11 ASIN: 0721639275 EAN: 9780721639277 sales rank: 254703 This full-color pharmacology textbook is full of innovative, user-friendly features such as prototype drug charts, nursing process sections, and an extensive math/dosage calculations section. The 5th edition has been completely updated and includes a Companion CD-ROM that contains animations, NCLEX® examination-style review questions, printable IV therapy and medication safety checklists, drug calculation problems, and convenient electronic calculators. A separate drug calculations section - Medications and Calculations - features 65 pages of math review and step-by-step instructions for dosage calculations using the four primary methods - basic formula, ratio and proportion, dimensional analysis, and fractional equation. Nursing Process sections relate nursing care to drug therapy. Each step of the nursing process includes concise actions for the plan of care in relation to treatment for selected drug prototypes. A chapter on Principles of Drug Administration features comprehensive coverage of the procedures for administering drugs. It addresses all routes of administration and various settings. Unit openers for drug therapy chapters include an illustrated overview of normal anatomy and physiology, giving readers the foundation for understanding how the drug works in that body system. Herbal Alert boxes highlight various herbal products and their interactions with drugs. More than 100 detailed Prototype Drug Charts list the following information: dosage, indication, contraindication, drug-lab-food interactions, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic effects, side effects, and adverse reactions. Highlighted Client Teaching, Cultural Considerations, and Herbal Alerts are included in the Nursing Process sections to emphasize key implications for nurses. Client Teaching in the nursing process sections guide readers through instructions for teaching patients about medication, self-administration, dietary concerns, and side effects. Includes a separate Transcultural and Genetic Considerations chapter. Critical Thinking Case Studies and Study Questions at the end of each chapter present readers with a clinical scenario and several questions that reinforce key concepts and encourage critical thinking. A new chapter on substance abuse addresses this important aspect of the nurse's role in pharmacology. Preventing Medication Errors boxes draw attention to important safety considerations and present guidelines from the Institute for Safe Medication Practice (ISMP). Critical Thinking Case Study boxes provide clinical scenarios and questions to sharpen analytical and critical thinking skills. Now includes step-by-step instructions for dosage calculations using dimensional analysis. Web sites, organizations, and research database information are available at the end of clinical chapters for further review and research. The newest JCAHO guidelines for medication safety are applied throughout the text and the abbreviations appendix has been revised to reflect these updates. Includes a new Herb/Drug Interaction chart, as well as new sugar-free and alcohol-free drug lists. Features updated coverage of pain as the fifth vital sign. Look-alike/sound-alike drugs are highlighted throughout to promote safe drug administration. Includes a list of the 200 most frequently prescribed drugs. Electronic Resources boxes at the beginning of each chapter direct readers to additional learning activities available on the Companion CD and the Evolve website.
	A Pharmacology for Health Professionals: Textbook, Study Guide, and Smarthinking Online Tutoring Service: Diagnosis and Therapy by: Sally S. Roach publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, published: 2005-06-03 ASIN: 0781776252 EAN: 9780781776257 sales rank: 987123 This text is designed for a one-semester course for health professions students who will not administer drugs but need a foundation in pharmacology. Organized by body system, the text explains the basics of clinical pharmacology and the actions, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions of drug classes. Full-color illustrations highlight and explain important concepts and techniques. Information on specific drugs is presented in bulleted lists, boxes, and tables. Chapters include key terms, key points, Website activities, case studies, review questions, and critical thinking exercises based on real-life patient care situations. A bonus CD-ROM contains additional learning activities. An Instructor's Manual with CD-ROM includes a test generator and PowerPoint slides.
	Pharmacology and Drug Administration for Imaging Technologists, 2e by: Steven C. Jensen PhD RT(R) publisher: Mosby, published: 2005-10-06 ASIN: 0323030750 EAN: 9780323030755 sales rank: 299333 This text is a complete resource for all the imaging technologies, not just plain film radiography. It provides introductory material on pharmacological nomenclature, drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, and drugs used in imaging. It also offers comprehensive coverage of diagnostic contrast agents, along with drug administration procedures, emergency responses to drug reactions, and legal and ethical aspects of medication administration. Objectives and Key Terms open each chapter. Learning exercises include true/false, fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, and short-answer questions at the end of each chapter, with answers at the end of the book. Did You Know? boxes offer interesting tidbits of historical or current pharmacology information, connecting the book's drug content to everyday situations. Clinical Alert icons point out possible adverse reactions and toxic effects. Discussion of pharmacodynamics and drug classifications focuses on radiopaque contrast media used in imaging procedures, using clearly written text and useful tables. Pharmacokinetics coverage describes how drugs are absorbed, metabolized, distributed, and eliminated. Complete coverage of emergency procedures in response to adverse reactions to contrast media includes crash cart procedures and drugs used to treat cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and how to administer them appropriately. Updates on all contrast agents. New information on the use of contrast agents in ultrasound. New Drug Classifications chapter. New chapter on drug-related emergencies includes case studies. Evolve Resources for instructors include a 220-question test bank and an electronic image collection.
	Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional - Revised Reprint, 1e by: Jeffrey S. Guy MD FACS publisher: Mosby/JEMS, published: 2011-11-11 ASIN: 0323085199 EAN: 9780323085199 sales rank: 297634 Gain a complete, practical understanding of pharmacology with this unique resource that is now updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. Realistic, problem-based clinical scenarios present pharmacology in the most effective context for learning. This textbook includes detailed drug profiles that present essential drug information in a logical context specific to each condition. Problem-based clinical scenarios illustrate the practical relevance of prehospital pharmacology. Detailed drug profiles of 95 commonly used drugs present comprehensive data in a consistent, easy-to-reference format. Full-color drug images familiarize you with medications for quick identification. Medical Math chapter strengthens your dosage calculation skills. Soecial boxes highlight useful, field-tested tips and strategies. Legal Aspects and Risk Management chapter helps you avoid common mistakes made in prehospital care. Study questions reinforce important chapter concepts and test your understanding. Information about commonly prescribed over-the-counter medications and herbal drugs alerts you to important pharmacological treatment considerations. Companion DVD includes 25 video skill demonstrations that guide you step-by-step through vital techniques and procedures and 23 medical animations that offer visual details of anatomy, physiologic processes, and procedures.
	Medications and Mothers' Milk: A Manual of Lactational Pharmacology by: Thomas W. Hale publisher: Hale Pub. ASIN: 098233799X EAN: 9780982337998 sales rank: 25467 Medications and Mothers' Milk is now considered the best source of medication information for breastfeeding patients in the world. This new updated version continues to expand, adding numerous new drugs and making changes in existing drugs. Most of the world's latest data on medications affecting breastfeeding mothers and babies are in this new edition, providing you with the most up-to-date information on the use of medications in breastfeeding mothers. Packed with more than 900 drugs, diseases, vaccines, and other material, this easy-to-use reference provides the clinician or mother with easily understood recommendations about the use of medications while breastfeeding. In this edition: · Hundreds of changes in existing monographs. · Over a hundred new drugs or conditions · New changes to contraceptive drug tables. · New oncology drugs added. If you work with pregnant and/or breastfeeding mothers, this definitive reference will help you answer those detailed questions about which medications are safe or unsafe for breastfeeding mothers and babies.
	Pharmacology: A Nursing Process Approach [With CDROM] [PHARMACOLOGY 6/E W/CD] by: Joyce Lefever(Author) ; Hayes, Evelyn R.(Author); McCuistion, Linda E.(Author) Kee publisher: W.B. Saunders Company, published: 2008-10-31 ASIN: B001TORSHE sales rank: 644634 Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee.
	Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Professionals, 2e by: Barbara Gladson PhD PT OTR publisher: Saunders, published: 2010-09-15 ASIN: 1437707572 EAN: 9781437707571 sales rank: 426177 Now fully revised and updated, Dr. Barbara Gladson's Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Professionals, 2nd Edition, remains your best resource for understanding how various drugs affect patients during therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. Using case studies and engaging activities, it helps you apply essential pharmacology information directly to rehabilitation practice. New chapters, a new reader-friendly design, new artwork, and more enhance the text and bring you up to date with both basic pharmacologic principles as well as the mechanism of action and side effects of drugs commonly seen in rehabilitation practice. Helps you develop effective exercise programs by providing drug/exercise interactions from a pharmacokinetics perspective. You willl clearly see the implications for exercise for each specific condition and medication. Presents case studies in every chapter that demonstrate the effects of various drugs on the diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions in physical therapy, so you can more easily monitor patients for adverse drug effects. Features engaging activities in every chapter, ranging from patient interviews to challenging, real-life questions, helping you retain and apply what you've learned. Encourages you to use the latest research in your clinical decision making with evidence-based content incorporated throughout. Simplifies the complex topic of pharmacokinetics so that you will fully understand how it affects your individual patients and your care plans. Guides you in using the Internet for online drug information with references to specific sites, and when and how to use them to their fullest potential. Discusses lifespan considerations such as age, physical differences, and obesity, as well as the latest information on diabetes and glucose testing. A new chapter on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pharmacology covers popular herbal and alternative products used to promote health, as well as herbal remedies used during menopause and in the treatment of cancer, helping you recognize the impact of herbals on your patients' symptoms and response to therapy. A new chapter on Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System discusses skin disorders and their pharmacological treatment, prophylactic and debriding agents, antiseptics, and more. A new chapter on Nutrition and Pharmacology provides current information on vitamins and minerals, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and food and drug interactions -- important topics that affect rehabilitation outcomes. Updated drug information and new drugs are added throughout the text, keeping you up to date with current pharmacological information as it pertains to rehabilitation.
	Paramedic: Pharmacology Applications by: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, published: 2008-08-21 ASIN: 0763751197 EAN: 9780763751197 sales rank: 507040 Paramedic: Pharmacology Applications Uses A Case-Based Approach To Cover All Aspects Of Pharmacology Relevant To Prehospital Providers. Information Pertaining To Dosages, Drug Interactions, Indications, And Contraindications Is Included. The Text Meets The Objectives Outlined In The Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.