Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Occupations (Wiley Medical Publication) - Softcover

Woodrow, Ruth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471845426 ISBN 13: 9780471845423

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1987

Synopsis

Appropriate as a text in training those who will administer medications, this concise, field-tested book provides an extensive framework of knowledge that can be acquired within a limited time-frame. It is designed to meet the needs of students in nursing and medical assistant programs and be adaptable to the requirements of students in allied health programs. Part I introduces the reader to the fascinating subject of drugs, their sources and uses. Calculations are simplified and review questions and administration checklists help organize the information. Part II organizes the drugs according to the body systems. Each classification is described, along with characteristics of typical drugs, side effects, cautions, interactions, and patient education for each category.

About this title

About the Author:

Ruth Woodrow is a Medical Consultant for Education and Infection Control in the Health Services Department at Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. in Sarasota, Florida. The former Director of Staff Development at Plymouth Harbor, Inc., she also taught pharmacology at the Sarasota County Technical Institute.

Review:

Preface Part I: Introduction Chapter 1: Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations Chapter 2: Drug Names and References Chapter 3: Sources and Bodily Effects on Drugs Chapter 4: Medication Preparations and Supplies Chapter 5: Abbreviations and Systems of Measurements Chapter 6: Safe Dosage Preparation. Chapter 7: Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration Chapter 8: Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route Chapter 9: Administration by the Parenteral Route Chapter 10: Poison Control Part II: Drug Classifications Chapter 11: Vitamins and Minerals Chapter 12: Skin Medications Chapter 13: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs Chapter 14: Antineoplastic Drugs Chapter 15: Urinary System Drugs Chapter 16: Gastrointestinal Drugs Chapter 17: Anti-Infective Drugs Chapter 18: Eye Medications Chapter 19: Analgesics, Sedatives and Hypnotics Chapter 20: Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse Chapter 21: Musculoskeletal and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Chapter 22: Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, and Agents for Alzheimer's Disease. Chapter 23: Endocrine System Drugs Chapter 24: Reproductive System Drugs Chapter 25: Cardiovascular Drugs Chapter 26: Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines Chapter 27: Preoperative Medications and Local Anesthetics Chapter 28: Drugs and Geriatrics Summary Comprehensive Review for Part I Comprehensive Review for Part II Glossary Appendix Index

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0471845426
• ISBN 13: 9780471845423
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 408