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Comprehensive yet easy to read, Pharmacology: Principles and Applications, 3rd Edition 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, Pharmacology 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.Practical coverage of basic pharmacology provides a thorough understanding of the medications most commonly used in ambulatory and inpatient settings.A real-life Scenario starts each chapter with thought-provoking questions to consider as you progress through the material.Procedures boxes provide step-by-step guidance for drug calculation and administration, accompanied by numerous illustrations and icons that identify OSHA-mandated protocols.Common Signs & Symptoms of Diseases and Common Side Effects of Medications lists in each body system chapter help you distinguish between disease progression and medication reactions.Body systems icons highlight the ways that specific drugs affect a particular body system.Chapter objectives and key words at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your study efforts.Check Your Understanding math review sections enable you to assess your knowledge of application and calculation concepts.Critical Thinking exercises challenge you to apply what you've learned to a variety of realistic situations.Important Facts and Clinical Tips boxes in each chapter highlight the key concepts for practice.Patient Education for Compliance boxes help you communicate more effectively with patients about possible side effects or adverse reactions. Summary tables are more concise and easier to follow.New calculations exercises and quizzes are included on the companion Evolve website.Expanded math and drug calculation sections in the workbook supplement the textbook with additional exercises for practice with math and dosage calculations. Available separately.
Paperback: 656 pages
Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (November 7, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1437722679
ISBN-13: 978-1437722673
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1 x 10.9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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I do not have any other pharmacology texts to compare this to, but I find the thing to be most annoying with this text is that the authors will throw in a medical term or reference a disease, but not bother to explain what they mean. This is a frequent occurrence! This means you can either stop what you're reading to go look it up, or let it slide through your brain and hope that it wasn't very important. My most recent run in with this is the statement that vaccines are contraindicated in patients with diarrhea, vomiting, otitis... WTF is otitis???? Also, there seems to be unnecessary use of the apothecary system, which according to several people I know in the health care field (doctors, and nurses), is NEVER used these days. Why teach some outdated system? Next we'll have to learn to use a slide rule and an abacus. Geez!Another reviewer mentioned that the online quizzes were horrible and full of errors. I do not have access to any sort of online supplement to this book, but I now suspect that my professor gets his test questions from there. Almost every single chapter quiz we've had so far has contained some question that is either flat-out wrong, or else worded in such an obscure and garbled way that you have no idea what answer they're looking for. I have fought for these lost points, and my professor has given me credit in almost every instance. This subject is not that hard, but it has quickly become my most hated class, and I'm also taking chemistry, physics, and nutrition.Conclusion: Unless you have to purchase this book for a class, avoid it at all costs.
The book contradicts itself a few times. The online quizes if you do them are a disaster full of errors.
nice work book. the topic is easily explained. the book seperates the topics nicely. one of the best books for beginners.
I like how easy it is to read and understand what goes on in the Pharmaceutical World and what some of these meds do in your body.I would have preferred the text book to be hardcover.I am still reading... will provide a better eval after i complete this course.Goodluck!
Book was in good shape, exactly as described. Happy with purchase and especially the price! Wasn't even sure if I needed it, but for the cost even if it is not used it will make a good study guide.
It helps me study and take my quizzes and tests for pharmacology instead of using the online book (known as the ebook). I have to have a paper copy sitting in front of me.
I love it. It was in great condition just about NEW! I dont like anyone touching it because i dont want it messing up even though i highlight and take notes in it. :)
It shipped pretty quickly and I'm enjoying using this book in class ! I recommend it to anyone that is looking for future in pharmacology or medical assisting.
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