Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class, Fourth Edition

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071741046 ISBN 13: 9780071741040

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2011

A time-saving, stress-reducing approach to learning the essential concepts of pharmacology

Great for USMLE review!

"This could be a very useful tool for students who struggle with understanding the most basic concepts in pharmacology for course and licensure examinations. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

Basic Concepts in Pharmacology provides you with a complete framework for studying -– and understanding -- the fundamental principles of drug actions. With this unique learning system, you’ll be able to identify must-know material, recognize your strengths and weaknesses, minimize memorization, streamline your study, and build your confidence. Basic Concepts in Pharmacology presents drugs by class, details exactly what you need to know about each class, and reinforces key concepts and definitions.

With this innovative text you’ll be able to:

• Recognize the concepts you truly must know before moving on to other material
• Understand the fundamental principles of drug actions
• Organize and condense the drug information you must remember
• Review key information, which is presented in boxes, illustrations, and tables
• Identify the most important drugs in each drug class

Seven sections specifically designed to simplify the learning process and help you gain an understanding of the most important concepts:

• General Principles
• Drugs That Affect the Autonomic Nervous System
• Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System
• Drugs That Act on the Central Nervous System
• Chemotherapeutic Agents
• Drugs That Affect the Endocrine System
• Miscellaneous Drugs (Includes Toxicology and Poisoning)

About the Author:

Janet L. Stringer, MD, PhD
Dean, Science and Technology
Canada College
Redwood City, CA