Principles of pharmacology for medical assisting /
Rice, Jane. author.
Principles of pharmacology for medical assisting / Jane Rice. - fifth edition. - xvii, 600 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 computer disc (4 3/4 in.)
Accompanying CDROM/DVDROM catalogued separately.
Includes bibliographical references.
Mathematics and dosage calculations --
Numerals and fractions --
Decimal fractions --
Ratio and proportion --
The metric system --
Calculating adult dosages: oral and parenteral forms --
Calculating children's dosages --
Introduction to pharmacology --
Drug sources, schedules, and dosages --
Forms of drugs and how they act --
The medication order --
Medication administration essentials --
Administration on nonparenteral medications --
Parenteral equipment and supplies --
Administration of parenteral medications --
Allergy: an overview --
medications, supplements, and drug abuse --
Antibiotic agents --
Antifungal, antiviral, and immunizing agents --
Antineoplastic agents --
Vitamins, minerals and herbals --
Psychotropic agents --
Substance abuse --
Effects of medications on body systems --
Medications used for musculoskeletal system disorders --
Medications used for gastrointestinal system disorders --
Medications used for cardiovascular system disorders --
Medications that affect the respiratory system --
Diuretics and medications used for urinary system disorders --
Medications used in treatment of endocrine disorders --
Medications that affect the nervous system --
Medications that affect the reproductive system.
Provides a comprehensive introduction to pharmacology for medical assistants and other allied health professionals. This title begins with a mathematics review, math concepts that are presented in a clear and concise manner with step-by-step explanations and many examples followed by practice problems for immediate reinforcement.
1111131821 9781111131821
2010927188
Pharmacology.
Medical assistants.
Pharmaceutical arithmetic.
RM300 / .R534 2011
615.1 / R.J.P
Principles of pharmacology for medical assisting / Jane Rice. - fifth edition. - xvii, 600 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 computer disc (4 3/4 in.)
Accompanying CDROM/DVDROM catalogued separately.
Includes bibliographical references.
Mathematics and dosage calculations --
Numerals and fractions --
Decimal fractions --
Ratio and proportion --
The metric system --
Calculating adult dosages: oral and parenteral forms --
Calculating children's dosages --
Introduction to pharmacology --
Drug sources, schedules, and dosages --
Forms of drugs and how they act --
The medication order --
Medication administration essentials --
Administration on nonparenteral medications --
Parenteral equipment and supplies --
Administration of parenteral medications --
Allergy: an overview --
medications, supplements, and drug abuse --
Antibiotic agents --
Antifungal, antiviral, and immunizing agents --
Antineoplastic agents --
Vitamins, minerals and herbals --
Psychotropic agents --
Substance abuse --
Effects of medications on body systems --
Medications used for musculoskeletal system disorders --
Medications used for gastrointestinal system disorders --
Medications used for cardiovascular system disorders --
Medications that affect the respiratory system --
Diuretics and medications used for urinary system disorders --
Medications used in treatment of endocrine disorders --
Medications that affect the nervous system --
Medications that affect the reproductive system.
Provides a comprehensive introduction to pharmacology for medical assistants and other allied health professionals. This title begins with a mathematics review, math concepts that are presented in a clear and concise manner with step-by-step explanations and many examples followed by practice problems for immediate reinforcement.
1111131821 9781111131821
2010927188
Pharmacology.
Medical assistants.
Pharmaceutical arithmetic.
RM300 / .R534 2011
615.1 / R.J.P