{"product_id":"raus-respiratory-care-pharmacology-paperback-9780323553643","title":"Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology (Paperback) 9780323553643","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn to master respiratory care pharmacology with the preeminent text in the field\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDouglas S. Gardenhire (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323553643\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 30 August 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e482 pages, 291 illustrations (291 in full color)\u003cbr\u003e27 x 18 x 3 cm, 1.29 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can breathe a little easier knowing there’s a proven way to master respiratory pharmacology! For over 30 years, \u003cb\u003eRau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology\u003c\/b\u003e has been considered the preeminent text on the subject. With easy to grasp terminology, relatable explanations, and reader-friendly writing, the 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e edition simplifies the process of learning pharmacology material like never before. As in previous editions, Rau’s is organized into three logical sections, covering the basics of respiratory care, frequently used drugs, and critical care medications. New to this edition is a \u003ci\u003eClinical Connections\u003c\/i\u003e feature that helps you to connect lessons from the book with the clinical setting. Rau’s truly is the best source for preparing you for success on your exams and in professional practice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning objectives\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e parallel the levels tested by the NBRC exams to help you to identify important information that goes beyond memorization and recall. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey terms with definitions\u003c\/b\u003e provide easy access to the pharmacologic vocabulary you should embrace.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKey points\u003c\/i\u003e boxes in each chapter\u003c\/b\u003e highlight important concepts in the lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull-color design\u003c\/b\u003e makes the text more reader-friendly and helps you to identify relevant details within an illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSelf-assessment questions\u003c\/b\u003e give you the opportunity to test yourself on content learned with thought-provoking questions that require short answers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClinical scenarios with follow-up SOAP assessment\u003c\/b\u003e help you to assess your comprehension of the material.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlossary \u003c\/b\u003eof all key terms in the text aids you in understanding the terminology associated with respiratory care pharmacology.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppendices\u003c\/b\u003e on common units, systems of measurement, and acceptable mixtures provides references to need-to-know information such as abbreviations, conversion charts for temperatures, liquid metric and solids, and a simple drug compatibility chart for drug mixtures.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlphabetical drug index\u003c\/b\u003e offers a direct index to look up information based on drug name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! Recently-approved FDA medications\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e help familiarize you with current information.  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED All asthma (GINA \u0026amp; NAEPP) and COPD (Gold guidelines) protocols\u003c\/b\u003e to the latest editions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED Enhanced readability\u003c\/b\u003e helps you to more easily understand difficult material.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! \u003ci\u003eClinical Connection\u003c\/i\u003e boxes \u003c\/b\u003ehelps you to connect what you’ve learned with the clinical setting.\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\u003eUnit I: Basic Concepts and Principles in Pharmacology\u003c\/b\u003e  1. Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology 2. Principles of Drug Action 3. Administration of Aerosolized Agents 4. Calculating Drug Doses 5. The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit II: Drugs Used to Treat the Respiratory System\u003c\/b\u003e 6. Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators 7. Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators 8. Xanthines 9. Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy 10. Surfactant Agents 11. Corticosteriods in Respiratory Care 12. Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents 13. Aerosolized Antiinfective Agents 14. Antimicrobial Agents 15. Cold and Cough Agents 16. Selected Agents of Pulmonary Value 17. Neonatal and Pediatric Aerosolized Drug Therapy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit III: Critical Care, Cardiovascular, and Polysomnography Agents\u003c\/b\u003e 18. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Neuromuscular Blocking Agents) 19. Diuretic Agents 20. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System  21. Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Antiarrythmic Agents  22. Drugs Affecting Circulation: Antihypertensives, Antianginals, Antithrombotics 23. 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