Principles of pharmacology for medical assisting / Jane Rice.

By:

Rice, Jane, author

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Clifton Park : Delmar, 2011Edition: fifth editionDescription: xvii, 600 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 computer disc (4 3/4 in.)Content type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

1111131821
9781111131821

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

22 615.1 R.J.P

LOC classification:

RM300 .R534 2011

Contents:

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.

Summary: 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.

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Main library A10	Pharmacy ( Pharmacology )	615.1 R.J.P (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		00005605

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.

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