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Essentials of pharmacology for health professions / Bruce J. Colbert, MS, RRT, Director of Allied Health Programs, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Ruth Woodrow, RN, MA, Medical Consultant for Education and Infection Control, Senior Friendship Centers, Inc., Health Services, Sarasota, Florida, Former Director, Staff Development, Plymouth Harbor, Inc., Sarasota, Florida, Former Instructor, Pharmacology, Coordinator, Continuing Education, Sarasota County Technical Institute, Sarasota, Florida.

Colbert, Bruce J., (author.). Woodrow, Ruth. (Added Author).

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  • ISBN: 9781337395892 (Paper)
  • ISBN: 1337395897 (Paper)
  • Physical Description: xxiii, 629 p. : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
  • Edition: 8th edition.
  • Publisher: Boston, MA : Cengage, [2019]

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General Note:
Revision of: Essentials of pharmacology for health occupations. c2011. 6th ed.
Formatted Contents Note:
Consumer safety and drug regulations -- Drug names and references -- Sources and bodily effects of drugs -- Medication preparations and supplies -- Abbreviations and systems of measurement -- Safe dosage calculations -- Responsibilities and principles of drug administration -- Administration by the gastrointestinal route -- Administration by the parenteral route -- Poison control -- Vitamins, minerals, and herbs -- Skin medications -- Autonomic nervous system drugs -- Antineoplastic drugs -- Urinary system drugs -- Gastrointestinal drugs -- Anti-infective drugs -- Eye and ear medications-- Analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics -- Psychotropic medications, alcohol, and drug abuse -- Musculoskeletal and anti-inflammatory drugs -- Anticonvulsants, antiparkinsonian drugs, and agents for Alzheimer's disease -- Endocrine system drugs -- Reproductive system drugs -- Cardiovascular drugs -- Respiratory system drugs and antihistamines -- Drugs and older adults.

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► Summaries & More
▼ Additional Content
List of Tables
ix
List of Videos on the Online Resources
xi
Preface xv
Acknowledgments xxii
PART 1 Introduction to Pharmacologic Principles
Chapter 1 Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations
3(10)
Drug Laws
4(5)
FDA and DEA
9(1)
Health Care Professionals and the Law and Ethics
9(2)
Chapter Review Quiz
11(2)
Chapter 2 Drug Names and References
13(11)
Classifications
14(1)
Identifying Names
15(3)
Legal Terms Referring to Drugs
18(1)
Terms Indicating Drug Actions
19(1)
Drug References
20(2)
The Internet as Reference
22(1)
Chapter Review Quiz
23(1)
Chapter 3 Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs
24(18)
Sources of Drugs
24(1)
Effects of Drugs
25(2)
Drug Processing by the Body (Pharmacokinetics)
27(3)
Other Variables Affecting Drug Action
30(7)
Unexpected Responses to Drugs
37(3)
Chapter Review Quiz
40(2)
Chapter 4 Medication Preparations and Supplies
42(17)
Drug Forms and Devices
43(9)
Supplies
52(5)
Chapter Review Quiz
57(2)
Chapter 5 Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement
59(11)
Abbreviations
59(6)
Systems of Measurement
65(2)
Chapter Review Quiz
67(3)
Chapter 6 Safe Dosage Calculations
70(15)
Basic Arithmetic Test
71(1)
Calculation Guidelines
72(1)
Method 1 Basic Calculation
73(2)
Method 2 Ratio and Proportion
75(4)
Pediatric Dosage
79(1)
Geriatric Dosage
80(1)
Prevention of Medication Errors
81(1)
Chapter Review Quiz
82(3)
Chapter 7 Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration
85(12)
Responsible Drug Administration
85(2)
Medication Errors
87(1)
Principles of Administration
88(7)
Chapter Review Quiz
95(2)
Chapter 8 Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route
97(16)
Administration of Medications Orally
99(5)
Administration of Medications by Nasogastric Tube
104(2)
Administration of Medications by Gastric Tube
106(1)
Administration of Medications Rectally
106(1)
Administration of Rectal Suppository
107(2)
Chapter Review Quiz
109(4)
Chapter 9 Administration by the Parenteral Route
113(32)
Sublingual and Buccal Administration
114(1)
Transcutaneous Drug Delivery System
115(2)
Inhalation Route
117(3)
Injections
120(13)
IV Medications
133(1)
Skin Medications
134(1)
Application to the Mucous Membranes
135(1)
Eye Medications
135(1)
Ear Medications
136(2)
Chapter Review Quiz
138(7)
Chapter 10 Poison Control
145(12)
Poisoning by Ingestion
146(1)
Poisoning by Inhalation
147(1)
External Poisoning of Skin or Eyes
148(1)
Poisoning by Sting and Snakebite
148(1)
People at Risk
148(4)
Chapter Review Quiz
152(5)
PART 2 Drug Classifications
Chapter 11 Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs
157(34)
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
159(4)
Water-Soluble Vitamins
163(8)
Minerals
171(10)
Antioxidants
181(1)
Alternative Medicines
182(6)
Suggested Readings
188(2)
Chapter Review Quiz
190(1)
Chapter 12 Skin Medications
191(20)
Antipruritics
192(1)
Corticosteroids
193(1)
Emollients and Protectants
194(1)
Keratolytics
194(1)
Enzyme Preparations
195(2)
Scabicides and Pediculicides
197(1)
Local Anti-Infectives
198(6)
Burn Medications
204(2)
Agents Used to Treat Acne
206(1)
Cautions for Topical Medications
207(2)
Chapter Review Quiz
209(2)
Chapter 13 Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
211(12)
Adrenergics
212(2)
Adrenergic Blockers
214(2)
Cholinergics
216(1)
Cholinergic Blockers
217(5)
Chapter Review Quiz
222(1)
Chapter 14 Antineoplastic Drugs
223(18)
Antimetabolites
225(1)
Alkylating Agents
226(1)
Mitotic Inhibitors
227(2)
Antitumor Antibiotics
229(1)
Hormones and Hormone Modifiers
230(1)
Biological Therapies
231(1)
Colony-Stimulating Factors
231(1)
Monoclonal Antibodies
232(1)
Targeted Therapies
232(1)
Vaccines
233(1)
Radioactive Isotopes
234(1)
Cautions and Responsibilities for Antineoplastic Drugs
234(5)
Chapter Review Quiz
239(2)
Chapter 15 Urinary System Drugs
241(18)
Diuretics
241(6)
Medications for Gout
247(3)
Bladder Antispasmodics
250(1)
Cholinergics
251(1)
Urinary Analgesics
252(1)
Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
253(4)
Chapter Review Quiz
257(2)
Chapter 16 Gastrointestinal Drugs
259(24)
Antacids
260(1)
Agents for Treatment of Ulcers and GERD
261(2)
Gastric Mucosal Agents
263(3)
Gl Antispasmodics or Anticholinergics
266(1)
Agents for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
266(1)
Antidiarrheal Drugs
267(3)
Antiflatulents
270(1)
Laxatives and Cathartics
271(6)
Antiemetics
277(4)
Chapter Review Quiz
281(2)
Chapter 17 Anti-Infective Drugs
283(38)
Resistance
284(1)
Adverse Reactions
285(1)
Vaccines or Immunizations
286(1)
Antibiotics
286(2)
Aminoglycosides
288(1)
Cephalosporins
289(1)
Macrolides
290(2)
Penicillins
292(1)
Carbapenems
293(1)
Quinolones
293(3)
Tetracyclines
296(1)
Antifungals
297(2)
Antituberculosis Agents
299(3)
Miscellaneous Anti-Infectives
302(3)
Agents for VRE
305(2)
Sulfonamides
307(2)
Urinary Anti-Infectives
309(1)
Antivirals
310(2)
Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDS Infections
312(4)
HIV Information and Resources
316(3)
Chapter Review Quiz
319(2)
Chapter 18 Eye and Ear Medications
321(19)
Anti-Infectives
321(2)
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
323(3)
Antiglaucoma Agents
326(6)
Mydriatics
332(1)
Local Anesthetics
333(1)
Otic (Ear) Medications
334(4)
Chapter Review Quiz
338(2)
Chapter 19 Analgesics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics
340(23)
Analgesics
340(12)
Local Anesthetics
352(2)
Antimigraine Agents
354(2)
Sedatives and Hypnotics
356(3)
Medical Marijuana (Cannabis)
359(3)
Chapter Review Quiz
362(1)
Chapter 20 Psychotropic Medications. Alcohol, and Drug Abuse
363(37)
CNS Stimulants
364(3)
Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) for ADHD
367(1)
Antidepressants
368(7)
Antimanic Agents
375(2)
Anxiolytics
377(4)
Antipsychotic Medications/Major Tranquilizers
381(7)
Drug Abuse
388(1)
Alcohol
388(1)
Alcohol Poisoning
389(2)
Prescription Drug Abuse
391(1)
Illegal Drug Abuse
392(6)
Chapter Review Quiz
398(2)
Chapter 21 Musculoskeletal and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
400(16)
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
400(3)
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
403(5)
Osteoporosis Therapy
408(6)
Chapter Review Quiz
414(2)
Chapter 22 Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, and Agents for Alzheimer's Disease
416(21)
Anticonvulsants
417(2)
Drug Therapy for Generalized and Partial Seizures
419(2)
Drug Therapy for Febrile Seizures
421(1)
Drug Therapy for Absence Seizures
421(3)
Antiparkinsonian Drugs
424(7)
Agents for Restless Legs Syndrome
431(1)
Agents for Alzheimer's Disease
432(3)
Chapter Review Quiz
435(2)
Chapter 23 Endocrine System Drugs
437(26)
Pituitary Hormones
438(1)
Adrenal Corticosteroids
438(3)
Thyroid Disorders
441(5)
Antidiabetic Agents
446(14)
Chapter Review Quiz
460(3)
Chapter 24 Reproductive System Drugs
463(26)
Gonadotropics
463(1)
Androgens
464(2)
Erectile Dysfunction Medications
466(2)
Estrogens
468(3)
Progestins
471(5)
Choice of Contraceptives
476(4)
Drugs for Labor and Delivery
480(5)
Other Gonadotropic Drugs
485(3)
Chapter Review Quiz
488(1)
Chapter 25 Cardiovascular Drugs
489(39)
Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin)
491(2)
Antiarrhythmic Agents
493(8)
Antihypertensives
501(2)
Other Antihypertensives
503(4)
Coronary Vasodilators
507(4)
Antilipemic Agents
511(5)
Antithrombotic Agents
516(6)
Thrombolytic Agents
522(1)
Hematopoietic Agents
523(3)
Chapter Review Quiz
526(2)
Chapter 26 Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines
528(26)
Respiratory Diseases and Disorders
528(1)
Oxygen Therapy
529(1)
Respiratory Stimulants
530(1)
Bronchodilators
530(7)
Corticosteroids
537(1)
Asthma Prophylaxis
538(2)
Mucolytics and Expectorants
540(1)
Antitussives
541(3)
Antihistamines
544(2)
Decongestants
546(1)
Safety of Cough-Cold-Allergy Products
547(1)
Smoking-Cessation Aids
548(4)
Chapter Review Quiz
552(2)
Chapter 27 Drugs and Older Adults
554(15)
Physiologic Changes with Age
555(3)
Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults
558(1)
Drugs to Avoid with Certain Medical Conditions
558(3)
Polypharmacy
561(2)
Issues with Adherence
563(1)
Suggested Reading
563(2)
Chapter Review Quiz
565(4)
Summary 569(2)
Comprehensive Exam for Part 1 571(6)
Comprehensive Exam for Part 2 577(6)
Glossary 583(14)
Index 597

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