A Worktext for Allied Health Professionals - Couverture souple

Fulcher, Eugenia M.; Soto, Cathy Dubeansky; Fulcher, Robert M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0721688284 ISBN 13 : 9780721688282

Editeur : W B Saunders Co Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

Unlike any other pharmacology text on the market, "Pharmacology: Principles and Applications" offers complete and accurate coverage of drugs and drug dosage calculation for health career students, incorporating "workbook" features that strengthen the reader's math and medication skills. In addition to comprehensive information on dosage problems, pharmacological effects, medication administration, reading and checking prescriptions, and pharmacology of the most prescribed medications, it also emphasizes patient education - an important consideration for today's health professional. This comprehensive text begins with an introduction to pharmacology, moving through the logical steps of the medication process, including accurate dosage calculation and medication administration. Special body system icons denote which drugs are used for which body system. Numerous illustrations, tables, boxes, and critical thinking scenarios throughout reinforce the material and engage the reader in learning key concepts.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Comprehensive, yet easy to read, this practical textbook introduces you to basic pharmacology principles, with an emphasis on applying them to the kinds of clinical situations you will encounter on the job. You'll learn about how different drugs work in the body, drug dosage calculation methods, drug administration routes and procedures, the importance of keeping accurate medication records, and much more. Plus, a variety of activities and exercises help you strengthen your math, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W B Saunders Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0721688284
• ISBN 13: 9780721688282
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 926
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italie