Pharmacology Clear and Simple: A Guide to Drug Classifications and Dosage Calculations / Edition 3

by Cynthia J. Watkins

Overview

2 books in 1!

• Pharmacology
• Dosage calculations

Save time and money with two books in one! Half pharmacology, half dosage calculations—plus an intensive, yet clear & simple review of basic math!

Here’s the must-have knowledge and guidance you need to gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and the safe administration of medications in one text. A body systems approach to pharmacology with a basic math review and a focus on drug classifications prepare you for administering specific drugs in the clinical setting.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900803666527
Publisher:	F.A. Davis Company
Publication date:	04/18/2018
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

Table of Contents

I. Introduction to Pharmacology

1. History of Pharmacology

2. Basics of Pharmacology

3. Patient Safety in Medication Administration

4. Regulations

5. Prescriptions and Labels



II. Calculations

6. Basic Review of Mathematics

7. Measurement Systems

8. Dosage Calculations



III. Administration of Medications

9. Enteral Medications and Administration

10. Parenteral Medications and Administration



IV. Classifications of Drugs

11. Integumentary System Medications

12. Musculoskeletal System Medications

13. Nervous System Medications

14. Eye and Ear Medications

15. Endocrine System Medications

16. Cardiovascular System Medications

17. Immunological System Medications

18. Pulmonary System Medications

19. Gastrointestinal System Medications

20. Reproductive and Urinary Systems Medications

21. Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals



Glossary

Appendices

A. Drug Classifications

B. Drug Classifications Index by Generic Name

C. Controlled Substances Schedules

D. Pregnancy Drug Categories and Controlled Substances Schedules

E. Routine Pediatric and Adult Immunizations

F. Administering Medications to Children

G. Pediatric Dosage Calculations

H. Examples of Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, and Lipids Used in Illness

I. Answers to Check-Ups