Veterinary Pharmacology: A Practical Guide for the Veterinary Nurse

by MRCVS Rock BVSc

Overview

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Designed and written specifically for veterinary nurses, it focuses on the practical application of knowledge and encourages a problem-solving approach by introducing a discussion of the potential uses of drugs and exploring a variety of therapies. The text builds upon a general background of anatomy and physiology, chemical sciences and microbiology enabling the reader to understand and engage with the topic more fully. Photographs and detailed line drawings illustrate the more complex areas of pharmacology and aid comprehension of the general action mechanisms of the various drugs discussed. Complicated concepts are presented in a user-friendly way to maximise understanding. - The first book on pharmacology that meets the needs of every veterinary nurse - from student to qualified - Each chapter is headed with a list of learning outcomes for easy use - Inclusion of self-test questions to aid revision - A useful reference tool in clinical situations - Offers practical advice on pharmacy management - Recent research into drug therapy is included and future pharmacological therapies and recommended treatment protocols are discussed

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780702032721
Publisher:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication date:	04/05/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing, Animal Care Department, Rosewarne College, Camborne, Cornwall Veterinary Surgeon in a Small Animal Hospital: The Veterinary Hospital, Estover, Plymouth

Table of Contents

PrefaceSection 1: Introduction to pharmacologyCh 1: The role of the veterinary nurse in drug therapyCh 2: Pharmacy lawCh 3: Pharmacy practiceCh 4: General pharmacologySection 2: The sciencesCh 5: BiologyCh 6: Chemical sciencesCh 7: MicrobiologySection 3: Applied pharmacologyCh 8: The treatment of infectionsCh 9: Immunological productsCh 10: Pharmaceutical preparations used for their actions on the respiratory systemCh 11: Pharmaceutical preparations for the cardiovascular systemCh 12: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the gastrointestinal tractCh 13: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the genito-urinary systemCh 14: Pharmaceutical preparations for the CNS and neuromuscular drugsCh 15: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the treatment of endocrine disordersCh 16: Pharmaceutical preparations used in the eye, ear, nose, throat and mouthCh 17: Pharmaceutical preparations used in dermatologyCh 18: Pharmaceutical preparations used for malignant disease and immunosuppressionCh 19: Pharmaceutical preparations used to treat poisoning casesCh 20: Pharmaceutical preparations used for nutrition and fluid balanceCh 21: Premedicants and local and general anaestheticsCh 22: AnalgesicsGlossaryAppendix: Multiple Choice Questions for Animal Nursing AssistantsIndex