Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals

By Susan M. Turley

Book Overview

Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals provides a well-organized, easy-to-understand introduction to the world of drugs and pharmaceuticals. The Fifth Edition is structured into three broad, clear units that divide the vast subject of pharmacology into an approachable guide for students and experienced health professionals. Today's most up-to-date drug information is enhanced with beautiful illustrations and photographs that allow students to delve into the visual world of pharmacology while deeply engaging with the text. A comprehensive drug reference glossary as well as a set of thorough appendices supplements the text to further simplify the extensive array of drug information available. KEY TOPICS: Introduction to Pharmacology and the History of Drugs; Drug Design, Testing, Manufacturing, and Marketing; Drug Forms; Routes of Administration and the Drug Cycle; Using Drugs Therapeutically; The Prescription; Urinary Drugs; Gastrointestinal Drugs; Musculoskeletal Drugs; Respiratory Drugs; Cardiovascular Drugs; Hematologic Drugs; Gynecologic and Obstetric Drugs; Endocrine Drugs; Neurologic Drugs; Psychiatric Drugs; Dermatologic Drugs; Ophthalmic Drugs; Ears, Nose, and Throat Drugs; Analgesic Drugs; Anti-Infective Drugs; Chemotherapy Drugs; Vaccines; Anesthetic Drugs; Emergency Drugs, Intravenous Fluids, and Blood Products. MARKET: Impeccably organized and enjoyable to read, Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals makes a broad and difficult subject matter both graspable and interesting for both students and practicing health professionals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0133911268
• ISBN13: 9780133911268
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.9" x 9.9"

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