An edition of Essentials of pharmacology for health occupations
(2011)
Essentials of pharmacology for health occupations
6th ed.
by Ruth Woodrow
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Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Occupations, Sixth Edition Provides an extensive Framework of drug information in a concise format for learners studying licensed practical nursing, medical assisting, and other allied health professions. learn calculations quickly through a simplified step-by-step process. Discover key drug information by classifications, such as their purpose, side effects, cautions, and interactions, or utilize this resource to refresh your knowledge of drugs. The accompanying CD-ROM helps learners master pharmacology through quizzes, games, and case studies with immediate feedback, medication administration techniques, and safety video clips. Open this resource now and see how easy learning pharmacology can be. --Book Jacket.
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Essentials of pharmacology for health occupations
2011, Delmar Cenage
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Book Details
Table of Contents
List of tables
Preface
How to use this textbook
How to use the study WARE
pt. I. Introduction
1. Consumer safety and drug regulations
Drug laws
FDA and DEA
Health care workers and the law
2. Drug names and references
Classifications
Identifying names
Legal terms referring to drugs
Terms indicating drug actions
Drug references
The Internet as reference
Drug cards
3. Sources and bodily effects of drugs
Sources of drugs
Effects of drugs
Drug processing by the body (pharmacokinetics)
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Other variables
Unexpected responses to drugs
4. Medication preparations and supplies
Nontraditional drug forms and devices
Standard drug forms
Supplies
5. Abbreviations and systems of measurement
Abbreviations
Systems of measurement
6. Safe dosage preparation
Basic arithmetic test
Calculation guidelines
Method 1 : basic calculation
Method 2 : ratio and proportion
Pediatric dosage
Geriatric dosage
Prevention of medication errors
7. Responsibilities and principles of drug administration
Responsible drug administration
Medication errors
Principles of administration
8. Administration by the gastrointestinal route
Administration of medications orally
Administration of medications by nasogastric tube
Administration of medications by gastric tube
Administration of medications rectally
9. Administration by the parenteral route
Sublingual and buccal administration
Transcutaneous drug delivery system
Inhalation therapy
Injections
Skin medications
Application to the mucous membranes
Eye medications
10. Poison control
Poisoning by ingestion
Poisoning by inhalation
External poisoning of skin or eyes
Poisoning by sting and snakebite
People at risk.
pt. II. Drug classifications
11. Vitamins, minerals, and herbs
Fat-soluble vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins
Minerals
Antioxidants
Alternative medicines
References
Online references
12. Skin medications
Antipruritics
Corticosteroids
Emollients and protectants
Keratolytics
Scabicides and pediculicides
Antifungals
Antivirals
Local anti-infectives
Agents used to treat acne
Cautions for topical medications
13. Autonomic nervous system drugs
Adrenergics
Adrenergic blockers
Cholinergics
Cholinergic blockers
14. Antineoplastic drugs
Antimetabolites
Alkylating agents
Mitotic inhibitors
Antitumor antibiotics
Hormone therapy
Immunotherapies
Monoclonal antibodies
Radioactive isotopes
Cautions and responsibilities for antineoplastic drugs
15. Urinary system drugs
Diuretics
Medications for gout
Antispasmodics
Cholinergics
Urinary analgesics
Treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Alpha-blockers
16. Gastrointestinal drugs
Antacids
Agents for treatment of ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease
Antispasmodics/anticholinergics
For Inflammatory bowel disease
Antidiarrhea drugs
Antiflatulents
Laxatives and cathartics
Antiemetics
17. Anti-infective drugs
Resistance
Adverse reactions
Vaccines/Immunizations
Aminoglycosides
Cephalosporins
Macrolides
Penicillins
Quinolones
Tetracyclines
Antifungals
Antituberculosis agents
Miscellaneous anti-infectives
Agents for VRE
Antivirals
Treatment of human immunodeficiency virus/AIDS infections
HIV information and resources
Sulfonamides
Urinary anti-infectives
18. Eye medications
Anti-infectives
Anti-inflammatory agents
Antiglaucoma agents
Mydriatics
Local anesthetics
19. Analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics
Analgesics
Local anesthetic
Sedatives and hypnotics
20. Psychotropic medications, alcohol, and drug abuse
CNS stimulants
Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Antidepressants
Antimanic agents
Anxiolytics
Antipsychotic medications/major tranquilizers
Alcohol
Drug abuse
21. Musculoskeletal and anti-inflammatory drugs
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Osteoporosis therapy
22. Anticonvulsants, antiparkinsonian drugs, and agents for Alzheimer's disease
Anticonvulsants
Drug therapy for generalized and partial seizures
Drug therapy for febrile seizures
Drug for absence seizures
Antiparkinsonian drugs
Agents for restless legs syndrome
Agents for Alzheimer's disease
23. Endocrine system drugs
Pituitary hormones
Adrenal corticosteroids
Thyroid agents
Antithyroid agents
Antidiabetic agents
24. Reproductive system drugs
Androgens
Erectile dysfunction medications
Estrogens
Progestins
Choice of contraceptives
Drugs for labor and delivery
Other gonadotropic drugs
25. Cardiovascular drugs
Cardiac glycosides
Antiarrhythmic agents
Antihypertensives
Other antihypertensives
Coronary vasodilators
Vasoconstrictors
Antilipemic agents
Anticoagulants
Platelet inhibitor therapy
Thrombolytic agents
Colony stimulating factors (CSFs)
26. Respiratory system drugs and antihistamines
Oxygen
Respiratory stimulants
Bronchodilators
Corticosteroids
Asthma prophylaxis
Mucolytics and expectorants
Antitussives
Antihistamines
Decongestants
Smoking cessation aids
27. Drugs and older adults
Cumulative effects of drugs
Potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults
Drugs that may cause mental impairment
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Polypharmacy
References
Summary
Comprehensive review exam for part I
Comprehensive review exam for part II
Glossary.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
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