Pharmacology: Principles and Applications 3rd Edition by Eugenia M. Fulcher (Eng

Description: Pharmacology by Eugenia M. Fulcher, Robert M. Fulcher, Cathy Dubeansky Soto Introduces you to basic pharmacology principles, with an emphasis on applying them to the kinds of clinical situations you will encounter on the job. This title helps you learn about how different drugs work in the body, drug dosage calculation methods, drug administration routes and procedures, and more. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Comprehensive yet easy to read, Pharmacology: Principles and Applications, 3rd Edition introduces you to basic pharmacology, showing how to apply principles to the kinds of clinical situations you will encounter on the job. Youll learn how different drugs work in the body, how to calculate drug dosages, drug administration routes and procedures, the medications related to disorders in each body system, and much more. Written by expert authors Eugenia M. Fulcher, Robert M. Fulcher, and Cathy Dubeansky Soto, Pharmacology ensures that you master all of the pharmacology competencies required by CAAHEP and ABHES. In the book and on a companion Evolve website, a variety of exercises helps you strengthen your skills in math, dosage calculation, and critical thinking.Practical coverage of basic pharmacology provides a thorough understanding of the medications most commonly used in ambulatory and inpatient settings.A real-life Scenario starts each chapter with thought-provoking questions to consider as you progress through the material.Procedures boxes provide step-by-step guidance for drug calculation and administration, accompanied by numerous illustrations and icons that identify OSHA-mandated protocols.Common Signs & Symptoms of Diseases and Common Side Effects of Medications lists in each body system chapter help you distinguish between disease progression and medication reactions.Body systems icons highlight the ways that specific drugs affect a particular body system.Chapter objectives and key words at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your study efforts.Check Your Understanding math review sections enable you to assess your knowledge of application and calculation concepts.Critical Thinking exercises challenge you to apply what youve learned to a variety of realistic situations.Important Facts and Clinical Tips boxes in each chapter highlight the key concepts for practice.Patient Education for Compliance boxes help you communicate more effectively with patients about possible side effects or adverse reactions.An expanded math section helps you sharpen your calculation skills with a wealth of practice problems.Additional drug calculation coverage includes more dosage and calculation practice exercisesExpanded pediatric content offers a more thorough understanding of the special dosage and calculation considerations required for this special population. Table of Contents Section 1: General Aspects of Pharmacology1. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Pharmacology 2. Basics of Pharmacology 3. Drug Information and Drug Forms 4. Understanding Drug Dosages for Special Populations 5. Reading and Interpreting Medication Labels and Orders and Documenting AppropriatelySection 2: Mathematics for Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations 6. Math Review 7. Measurement Systems and Their Equivalents 8. Converting Between Measurement Systems 9. Calculating Doses of Nonparenteral Medications 10. Calculating Doses of Parenteral Medications Section 3: Medication Administration 11. Safety and Quality Assurance 12. Enteral Routes 13. Percutaneous Routes 14. Parenteral Routes Section 4: Pharmacology for Multisystem Application 15. Analgesics and Antipyretics 16. Immunizations and the Immune System 17. Anitmicrobials, Antifungals, and Antivirals 18. Antineoplastic Agents 19. Nutritional Supplements and Alternative Medicines Section 5: Medication Related to Body Systems 20. Endocrine System Disorders 21. Eye and Ear Disorders 22. Drugs for Skin Conditions 23. Musculoskeletal System Disorders 24. Gastrointestinal System Disorders 25. Respiratory System Disorders 26. Circulatory System and Blood Disorders 27. Urinary System Disorders 28. Reproductive System Disorders 29. Neurological System Disorders 30. Drugs for Mental Health and Behavioral Disorders 31. Drugs of Abuse and Misuse Appendices A. Check Your Understanding Answers B. Drug-Nutrient and Drug-Drug Interactions Glossary Review The second edition of Pharmacology: Principles and Applications is a thorough, comprehensive pharmacology text that is well suited for health professions students as a result of its extensive content and effective use of review questions, exercises, color, icons, and graphics to engage students for optimal learning. The text is divided in such a manner that health professions faculty can easily determine which sections of the text should be emphasized in a specific discipline.Journal of Pharmacy Technology - November/December 2008 Review Quote The second edition of Pharmacology: Principles and Applications is a thorough, comprehensive pharmacology text that is well suited for health professions students as a result of its extensive content and effective use of review questions, exercises, color, icons, and graphics to engage students for optimal learning. The text is divided in such a manner that health professions faculty can easily determine which sections of the text should be emphasized in a specific discipline. Journal of Pharmacy Technology - November/December 2008 Details ISBN1437722679 Author Cathy Dubeansky Soto Year 2011 Edition 3rd ISBN-10 1437722679 ISBN-13 9781437722673 Format Paperback Subtitle Principles and Applications Media Book DEWEY 615.1 Pages 656 Short Title PHARMACOLOGY 3/E Language English Affiliation Former Program Director, Medical Assisting, Swainsboro Technical Colle Replaces 9781416025405 Publisher Elsevier Health Sciences Imprint W B Saunders Co Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Textbook 1 UK Release Date 2011-11-28 Edition Description 3rd edition Publication Date 2011-11-28 Alternative 9780323185196 Illustrations Approx. 468 illustrations (458 in full color); Illustrations, unspecified Audience Further / Higher Education NZ Release Date 2011-10-23 AU Release Date 2011-10-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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