Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals

by Susan Turley

Overview

Making Sense of Pharmacology
Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals provides a well-organized, easy-to-understand introduction to the world of drugs and pharmaceuticals. The Fifth Edition is structured into three broad, clear units that divide the vast subject of pharmacology into an approachable guide for students and experienced health professionals. Today’s most up-to-date drug information is enhanced with beautiful illustrations and photographs that allow students to delve into the visual world of pharmacology while deeply engaging with the text. A comprehensive drug reference glossary as well as a set of thorough appendices supplements the text to further simplify the extensive array of drug information available.

Impeccably organized and enjoyable to read, Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals makes a broad and difficult subject matter both graspable and interesting for both students and practicing health professionals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780133911268
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	12/29/2014
Pages:	704
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Susan M. Turley is an experienced community college instructor, having taught introduction to pharmacology courses for pharmacy technician, medical assisting, and respiratory therapy students, as well as teaching medical terminology and medical transcription courses for many years. She is the author of Medical Language, Third Edition, which dominates the market. She is a current member of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) and an avid reader of “Pharmacy Times” journal to stay current on pharmacy trends and new drugs. Her clinical background is extensive and broad, having worked in acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices, managed care, and long-term care. She has held clinical positions in quality management, auditing, and infection control. Her writing is well known for its accuracy and clarity in presenting technically difficult material and for a special blend that includes humor and interesting anecdotes to stimulate learning and keep students engaged. She holds a Master of Arts degree in adult education, a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, and national certification in the fields of both health information management and medical transcription.

Read an Excerpt

Pharmacology is a fascinating and multifaceted discipline that impacts both our professional careers and personal lives. From our role as members of the healthcare team to that of consumers, pharmacology plays a part in our lives.

The study of pharmacology covers a broad spectrum of diverse yet interrelated topics, such as botany, molecular chemistry, research, clinical observation, toxicology, legislation, and patient education.

There is an excitement inherent in the study of pharmacology that stretches from understanding the historical use of herbs and plant extracts, to seeing painstaking research produce both unusable products as well as life-saving discoveries, to finally viewing the future with its nearly limitless potential for medical discovery.

Table of Contents

UNIT 1Introduction to Pharmacology: Understanding the Past History, Present Uses, and Future of Drugs
1.Introduction to Pharmacology and the History of Drugs
2.Drug Design, Testing, Manufacturing, and Marketing
3.Drug Forms
4.Routes of Administration and the Drug Cycle
5.Using Drugs Therapeutically
6.The Prescription

UNIT 2Understanding Drugs and Drug Categories by Body Systems
7.Urinary Drugs
8.Gastrointestinal Drugs
9.Musculoskeletal Drugs
10.Respiratory Drugs
11.Cardiovascular Drugs
12.Hematologic Drugs
13.Gynecologic and Obstetric Drugs
14.Endocrine Drugs
15.Neurologic Drugs
16.Psychiatric Drugs
17.Dermatologic Drugs
18.Ophthalmic Drugs
19.Ears, Nose, and Throat Drugs

UNIT 3Understanding Other Drugs and Drug Categories
20.Analgesic Drugs
21.Anti-Infective Drugs
22.Chemotherapy Drugs
23.Vaccines
24.Anesthetic Drugs
25.Emergency Drugs, Intravenous Fluids, and Blood Products

APPENDICES
Appendix A
Top 50 Prescription Drugs 2010-2013
Top 50 Prescription Drugs by Sales
Top 50 Prescription Drugs by Number of Prescriptions
Appendix BGlossary of Key Words with Definitions
Appendix CGlossary of Abbreviations, Short Forms, Symbols, and Their Meanings
Appendix DSound-Alike Drug Names
Appendix EISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations
Appendix FDrugs Recently Taken Off the Market
Appendix GEndings Common to Generic Drug Names and their Drug Categories

Preface

Pharmacology is a fascinating and multifaceted discipline that impacts both our professional careers and personal lives. From our role as members of the healthcare team to that of consumers, pharmacology plays a part in our lives.

The study of pharmacology covers a broad spectrum of diverse yet interrelated topics, such as botany, molecular chemistry, research, clinical observation, toxicology, legislation, and patient education.

There is an excitement inherent in the study of pharmacology that stretches from understanding the historical use of herbs and plant extracts, to seeing painstaking research produce both unusable products as well as life-saving discoveries, to finally viewing the future with its nearly limitless potential for medical discovery.

Editorial Reviews

Offers a clear, concise reference ideal for use in the classroom, clinic, and transcription or medical office, with chapters on specific types of drugs as well as drug legislation, design, and systems of measurement. Includes chapter objectives, review questions, spelling tips, and boxes on historical background and interesting facts, plus b&w diagrams and cartoons. This second edition features new drugs, drug categories, and treatments developed since 1991. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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