Pharmacology for Health Professionals

Description

Ideal for introductory pharmacology courses, LWW's Pharmacology for the Health Professions offers a concise introduction to pharmacological concepts for students in the health professions. Now in a fully updated Second Edition, this full-color text provides a solid foundation in the basic principles of pharmacology, including the actions, indications, contradictions, and adverse effects of drug classes. A companion website offers animations and self-study materials for students and teaching resources for faculty.

The 2nd edition includes fully-revised drug tables (both in print and online), and new chapters in Math Review and Complementary and Alternative Medicine. It also offers students a wealth of online resources (interactive activities, online modules, and case studies) to help them learn, study, and retain the key concepts from the text/course.

Features

• Fully revised and updated, with exhaustive Drug Tables containing the most current drug information.
• New! Chapters on Math Review and Complementary and Alternative Medicine, provide a foundation in subjects critical to an understanding of pharmacology.
• Informative text displays, including Fact Check, Lifespan Considerations, Alert!, Facts About..., Signs & Symptoms, and Complementary and Alternative Medicines, for more in-depth information.
• Chapter Review Questions, Critical Thinking, Web Activities, and more.
• On-line student resources, including answers to Fact Check questions, animations, new interactive review questions, and new review modules from Lippincott's Illustrated Tutorials and Case Studies, as well as teaching resources for instructors.
• Companion Study Guide also available.

Table of Contents

UNIT I Foundations of Clinical Pharmacology

• 1.  General Principles of Pharmacology
• 2.  The Administration of Drugs
• 3.  Math Review

UNIT II Drugs That Affect the Central Nervous System

• 4.  Central Nervous System Stimulants
• 5.  Anticonvulsants and Antiparkinsonism Drugs
• 6.  Cholinesterase Inhibitors
• 7.  Psychiatric Drugs
• 8.  Analgesics and Antagonists
• 9.  Anesthetic Drugs
• 10 Antiemetic and Antivertigo Drugs

UNIT III Drugs That Affect the Peripheral Nervous System

• 11 Adrenergic Drugs
• 12 Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
• 13 Cholinergic Drugs
• 14 Cholinergic Blocking Drugs (Anticholinergics)

UNIT IV Drugs That Affect the Respiratory System

• 15 Bronchodilators and Antiasthma Drugs
• 16 Antihistamines and Decongestants
• 17 Antitussives, Mucolytics, and Expectorants

UNIT V Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System

• 18 Cardiotonics and Miscellaneous Inotropic Drugs
• 19 Antiarrhythmic Drugs
• 20 Antianginal and Peripheral Vasodilating Drugs
• 21 Antihypertensive Drugs
• 22 Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
• 23 Anticoagulant and Thrombolytic Drugs
• 24 Antianemia Drugs

UNIT VI Drugs That Affect the Urinary System

• 25 Diuretics
• 26 Urinary Anti-Infectives
• 27 Miscellaneous Urinary Drugs

UNIT VII Drugs That Affect the Gastrointestinal System

• 28 Drugs That Affect the Stomach and Pancreas
• 29 Drugs That Affect the Gallbladder and Intestines

UNIT VIII Drugs That Affect the Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

• 30 Antidiabetic Drugs
• 31 Pituitary and Adrenocortical Hormones
• 32 Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
• 33 Male and Female Hormones and Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction
• 34 Uterine Drugs

UNIT IX Anti-Infective Drugs

• 35 Antibacterial Drugs
• 36 Antimycobacterial Drugs
• 37 Antiviral, Antiretroviral, and Antifungal Drugs
• 38 Antiparasitic Drugs
• 39 Miscellaneous Anti-Infectives

UNIT X Drugs That Affect the Immune System

• 40 Immunologic Agents
• 41 Antineoplastic Drugs

UNIT XI Drugs That Affect Other Body Systems

• 42 Musculoskeletal System Drugs
• 43 Integumentary System Topical Drugs
• 44 Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations
• 45 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Total Parenteral Nutrition

UNIT XII New and Alternative Drug Therapies

• 46 Complementary and Alternative Medicine

APPENDICES

1. Glossary
2. Answers to Fact Check Questions
3. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System Form
4. MedWatch Form
5. Drugs and Health Care Information Sources on the World Wide Web
6. Abbreviations

Authors

W. Renee Acosta RPh, MS
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX