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Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals Susan Turley

Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals By Susan Turley

Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals by Susan Turley


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Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals by Susan Turley

Making Sense of Pharmacology 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. 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.

About Susan Turley

Susan M. Turley is an experienced community college instructor, having taught introduction to pharmacology courses for pharmacy technician, medical assisting, and respiratory therapy students, as well as teaching medical terminology and medical transcription courses for many years. She is the author of Medical Language, Third Edition, which dominates the market. She is a current member of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) and an avid reader of Pharmacy Times journal to stay current on pharmacy trends and new drugs. Her clinical background is extensive and broad, having worked in acute care hospitals, physicians' offices, managed care, and long-term care. She has held clinical positions in quality management, auditing, and infection control. Her writing is well known for its accuracy and clarity in presenting technically difficult material and for a special blend that includes humor and interesting anecdotes to stimulate learning and keep students engaged. She holds a Master of Arts degree in adult education, a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, and national certification in the fields of both health information management and medical transcription.

Table of Contents

UNIT 1Introduction to Pharmacology: Understanding the Past History, Present Uses, and Future of Drugs 1.Introduction to Pharmacology and the History of Drugs 2.Drug Design, Testing, Manufacturing, and Marketing 3.Drug Forms 4.Routes of Administration and the Drug Cycle 5.Using Drugs Therapeutically 6.The Prescription UNIT 2Understanding Drugs and Drug Categories by Body Systems 7.Urinary Drugs 8.Gastrointestinal Drugs 9.Musculoskeletal Drugs 10.Respiratory Drugs 11.Cardiovascular Drugs 12.Hematologic Drugs 13.Gynecologic and Obstetric Drugs 14.Endocrine Drugs 15.Neurologic Drugs 16.Psychiatric Drugs 17.Dermatologic Drugs 18.Ophthalmic Drugs 19.Ears, Nose, and Throat Drugs UNIT 3Understanding Other Drugs and Drug Categories 20.Analgesic Drugs 21.Anti-Infective Drugs 22.Chemotherapy Drugs 23.Vaccines 24.Anesthetic Drugs 25.Emergency Drugs, Intravenous Fluids, and Blood Products APPENDICES Appendix A Top 50 Prescription Drugs 2010-2013 Top 50 Prescription Drugs by Sales Top 50 Prescription Drugs by Number of Prescriptions Appendix BGlossary of Key Words with Definitions Appendix CGlossary of Abbreviations, Short Forms, Symbols, and Their Meanings Appendix DSound-Alike Drug Names Appendix EISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations Appendix FDrugs Recently Taken Off the Market Appendix GEndings Common to Generic Drug Names and their Drug Categories

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CIN0133911268G
9780133911268
0133911268
Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals by Susan Turley
Used - Good
Hardback
Pearson Education (US)
20150203
704
N/A
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