{"product_id":"pharmacology-principles-and-applications-paperback-9781437722673","title":"Pharmacology; Principles and Applications (Paperback \/ softback) 9781437722673","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePharmacology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePrinciples and Applications\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster pharmacology competencies and safely administer medications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEugenia M. Fulcher (Author), Robert M. Fulcher (Author), Cathy Dubeansky Soto (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781437722673\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 28 November 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e656 pages, Approx. 468 illustrations (458 in full color)\u003cbr\u003e27.6 x 21.5 x 4 cm, 1.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe second edition of \u003cb\u003ePharmacology: Principles and Applications\u003c\/b\u003e is a thorough, comprehensive pharmacology text that is well suited for health professions students as a result of its extensive content and effective use of review questions, exercises, color, icons, and graphics to engage students for optimal learning.  The text is divided in such a manner that health professions faculty can easily determine which sections of the text should be emphasized in a specific discipline.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJournal of Pharmacy Technology – November\/December 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprehensive yet easy to read, \u003cb\u003ePharmacology: Principles and Applications, 3rd Edition\u003c\/b\u003e introduces you to basic pharmacology, showing how to apply principles to the kinds of clinical situations you will encounter on the job. You'll learn how different drugs work in the body, how to calculate drug dosages, drug administration routes and procedures, the medications related to disorders in each body system, and much more. Written by expert authors Eugenia M. Fulcher, Robert M. Fulcher, and Cathy Dubeansky Soto, \u003cb\u003ePharmacology\u003c\/b\u003e ensures that you master all of the pharmacology competencies required by CAAHEP and ABHES. In the book and on a companion Evolve website, a variety of exercises helps you strengthen your skills in math, dosage calculation, and critical thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractical coverage of basic pharmacology\u003c\/b\u003e provides a thorough understanding of the medications most commonly used in ambulatory and inpatient settings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA real-life \u003ci\u003eScenario\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e starts each chapter with thought-provoking questions to consider as you progress through the material.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProcedures\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e provide step-by-step guidance for drug calculation and administration, accompanied by numerous illustrations and icons that identify OSHA-mandated protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommon Signs \u0026amp; Symptoms of Diseases\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCommon Side Effects of Medications\u003c\/i\u003e lists\u003c\/b\u003e in each body system chapter help you distinguish between disease progression and medication reactions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody systems icons\u003c\/b\u003e highlight the ways that specific drugs affect a particular body system.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter objectives and key words\u003c\/b\u003e at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your study efforts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCheck Your Understanding\u003c\/i\u003e math review sections\u003c\/b\u003e enable you to assess your knowledge of application and calculation concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCritical Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e exercises\u003c\/b\u003e challenge you to apply what you've learned to a variety of realistic situations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eImportant Facts\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Clinical Tips\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e in each chapter highlight the key concepts for practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatient Education for Compliance\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e help you communicate more effectively with patients about possible side effects or adverse reactions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn expanded math section helps you sharpen your calculation skills with a wealth of practice problems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional drug calculation coverage includes more dosage and calculation practice exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded pediatric content offers a more thorough understanding of the special dosage and calculation considerations required for this special population.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: General Aspects of Pharmacology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Pharmacology  2. Basics of Pharmacology  3. Drug Information and Drug Forms  4. Understanding Drug Dosages for Special Populations  5. Reading and Interpreting Medication Labels and Orders and Documenting Appropriately\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2: Mathematics for Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations\u003c\/b\u003e  6. Math Review  7. Measurement Systems and Their Equivalents  8. Converting Between Measurement Systems  9. Calculating Doses of Nonparenteral Medications  10. Calculating Doses of Parenteral Medications  \u003cb\u003eSection 3: Medication Administration\u003c\/b\u003e  11. Safety and Quality Assurance  12. Enteral Routes  13. Percutaneous Routes  14. Parenteral Routes  \u003cb\u003eSection 4: Pharmacology for Multisystem Application\u003c\/b\u003e  15. Analgesics and Antipyretics  16. Immunizations and the Immune System  17. Anitmicrobials, Antifungals, and Antivirals  18. Antineoplastic Agents  19. Nutritional Supplements and Alternative Medicines  \u003cb\u003eSection 5: Medication Related to Body Systems\u003c\/b\u003e  20. Endocrine System Disorders  21. Eye and Ear Disorders  22. Drugs for Skin Conditions  23. Musculoskeletal System Disorders  24. Gastrointestinal System Disorders  25. Respiratory System Disorders  26. Circulatory System and Blood Disorders  27. Urinary System Disorders  28. Reproductive System Disorders  29. Neurological System Disorders  30. Drugs for Mental Health and Behavioral Disorders  31. Drugs of Abuse and Misuse  \u003cb\u003eAppendices\u003c\/b\u003e  A. \u003ci\u003eCheck Your Understanding\u003c\/i\u003e Answers   B. 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