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Core Concepts in Pharmacology
Leland N. Holland, Ph.D., Hillsborough Community College Ruskin, Florida
Michael Adams, Pasco-Hernando Community College

ISBN-10: 0130893293
ISBN-13: 9780130893291

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 572 pp
Published: 08/22/2002
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For courses in Pharmacology, in LPN and Allied Health programs.

This text presents pharmacology from an interdisciplinary perspective. Using a disease approach, it draws upon core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to make drug therapy understandable to students.

Features

A prototype approach to drug therapy.
- Introduces students to one or two of the most common drugs in each classification, and discusses them in detail.

Chapter-opening learning objectives and outlines of core concepts.
- Alerts students to key concepts to be covered in each chapter, and allows them to organize their study goals.

Lists of key terms and word roots—At the beginning of each chapter.
- Familiarizes students with new terminology.

Mechanism in Action in Drug Profiles.
- For prototypes, shows students a life-like illustration of drug action within the body. The CD includes full animations of drug mechanisms.

On the Job boxes throughout.
- Shows students in practical nursing and other health professions how pharmacology applies to their field of study.

Concept Review questions—Placed strategically throughout each chapter.
- Stimulates students' comprehension and retention of core concepts.

Natural Alternative boxes.
- Familiarizes students with alternative herbal and supplemental therapies in each drug chapter.

Highly visual approach
- Over 60 full-color illustrations reinforce core concepts.

PharMedia links —Introduction at beginning of each chapter and links throughout the chapter.
- Invites students to perform web activities or consult the accompanying CD-ROM.

Client Teaching boxes—In each drug chapter.
- Summarizes the important information that students should teach to clients about drugs and their administration.

Chapter-ending summary.
- Provides students with a convenient review by concisely summarizing each core concept.

Table of Contents

I. BASIC CONCEPTS IN PHARMACOLOGY.

1. Introduction to Pharmacology; Drug Regulation and Approval.

2. Drug Classes, Schedules and Categories.

3. Methods of Drug Delivery.

4. What Happens After a Drug Has Been Administered?

5. Substance Abuse.

II. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.

6. Drugs for Disorders Associated with the Autonomic Nervous System.

7. Drugs for Anxiety, Daytime Sedation and Insomnia.

8. Drugs for Seizures.

9. Drugs for Behavioral/Emotional Disorders, Mood Disorders and Psychoses.

10. Drugs for Parkinson's Disease and Dementia.

11. Drugs for the Control of Pain and Fever.

12. Drugs for Local and General Anesthesia.

III. THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.

13. Drugs for Coagulation Disorders.

14. Drugs for Hypertension.

15. Drugs for Heart Failure.

16. Drugs for Dysrhythmias.

17. Drugs for Chest Pain, Myocardial Infarction and Stroke.

18. Drugs for Acute Shock and Anaphylaxis.

19. Drugs for Lipid Disorders.

IV. THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.

20. Drugs for Inflammation, Allergies and Immune Disorders.

21. Drugs for Bacterial Infections.

22. Drugs for Fungal, Viral and Parasitic Infections.

23. Drugs for Neoplasia.

V. THE RESPIRATORY, DIGESTIVE AND RENAL SYSTEMS.

24. Drugs for Pulmonary Disorders.

25. Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders.

26. Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs.

27. Drugs for Kidney, Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders.

VI. THE ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS.

28. Drugs for Endocrine Disorders.

29. Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Reproductive System.

VII. THE MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM, INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM, EYES AND EARS.

30. Drugs for Muscle Spasms and Bone Disorders.

31. Drugs for Skin Disorders.

32. Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders.

Courses

Pharmacology for Health Professions (Basic Health Courses)
Pharmacology LPN [CORE TEXTS] (LPN / LVN)

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Michael Patrick Adams, RT(R), PhD is the Associate Dean for Health, Mathematics, and Science at Pasco-Hernando Community College. He is an accomplished educator, author, and national speaker. The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development in Austin, Texas named Dr. Adams a Master Teacher. He has been registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for over 30 years. Dr. Adams obtained his master's degree in pharmacology from Michigan State University and his doctorate in education from the University of South Florida.

Leland Norman Holland, PhD, JR is the Science Chair in the Division for Health, Mathematics, and Science at Pasco-Hernando Community College. He is actively involved in teaching and preparing students for various health professions including nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy. He comes to the teaching profession after several years involvement in basic science research at the VA Hospital in Augusta, Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia, where he received his Ph.D. in pharmacology. He has taught pharmacology for 10 years at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. One of his paramount goals as an educator is to help students achieve success, and he has assisted many in their pursuit of healthcare degrees.

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Prediction of drug action requires a thorough knowledge of both natural and applied sciences, making pharmacology one of the most challenging subjects for those embarking on careers in the health sciences. Assuming no prior knowledge, Core Concepts in Pharmacology presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary perspective drawing upon core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to make drug therapy understandable. An essential book for anyone entering into an allied health occupation, it is appropriate for a stand-alone course or as a resource for anyone looking for a refresher.

Features Include:

A FREE CD-ROM containing an interactive mathematics program, as well as animations of drug action
A FREE Companion Website containing additional review questions, links to pharmacology resources, and a test bank
Learning Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter
Concept Reviews and Client Teaching boxes throughout each chapter reinforce difficult concepts
Chapter-ending review questions allow for critical thinking and review
A prototype approach to drug therapy with the most common described in detail and the remaining highlighted in a grid that shows the similarities and differences
Mechanism in Action feature shows life-like illustrations of drug action within the body for all prototype drugs - animated versions on the CD-ROM
Numerous diagrams and line art for visual learning
On the Job feature that discuss how pharmacology is applied the health occupations
Alternative and herbal therapies in each drug chapter

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