Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
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Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions by Ruth Woodrow
Now in its 7th Edition, ESENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESIONS is the best-selling resource for those preparing for licensed practical nursing, medical assisting, and other allied health careers. Clear, concise writing focused on need to know drug information gives readers the confidence to master pharmacology. Learn calculations quickly through a simplified step-by-step process. Part I chapters center on basic pharmacologic principles. Medication preparation, supplies, and specific information on each route of administration is covered. Administration checklists allow the learner to put the knowledge into practice. . Part I chapters organize drugs by classifications, and includes purpose, side effects, cautions, interactions, and contraindications. Patient education is highlighted for each category. Reference tables with each classification list the most commonly prescribed drugs according to generic and trade names, with dosage and available forms. The complete pharmacology resource for allied health professionals at every experience level, ESENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESIONS, 7th Edition also makes a great refresher and on-the-job reference.
Ruth Woodrow is a Medical Consultant for Education and Infection Control in the Health Services Department at Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. in Sarasota, Florida. She previously served as Director of Staff Development at Plymouth Harbor, Inc., and she also taught pharmacology at the Sarasota County Technical Institute. Bruce Colbert is faculty emeritus and retired director of the Allied Health Care Department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. The author of 12 traditional books and several electronic projects, he has also developed an interactive worktext and program on student success in the health care professions. Focusing on such topics as stress and time management, he has presented more than 300 regional and national lectures and workshops devoted to professional skills, enhancing critical and creative thinking and effective decision-making. In addition, he consults with educational programs to improve teaching effectiveness as well as presents active teaching workshops. David M. Smith is President of Westcoast Pharmacy Consultants and the former Director of Pharmacy for Bons Secours-Venice Hospital and Health System. His articles have appeared in Pharmacy Times, Hospital Formulary, and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781285077888 |
| ISBN 10 | 1285077881 |
| Title | Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions |
| Author | Ruth Woodrow |
| Series | Mindtap Course List Ser |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning, Inc |
| Year published | 2014-03-26 |
| Number of pages | 640 |
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