TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rice,Jane
TI  - Principles of pharmacology for medical assisting
SN  - 1111131821
AV  - RM300 .R534 2011
U1  - 615.1 22
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Clifton Park
PB  - Delmar
KW  - Pharmacology
KW  - Medical assistants
KW  - Pharmaceutical arithmetic
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -