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Integrated Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
Bruce J. Colbert, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
Barbara J. Mason, Pharm. D., FASHP, Idaho State University College of Pharmacy

ISBN-10: 0130305189
ISBN-13: 9780130305183

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2002
Format: Paper; 342 pp
Published: 09/19/2001

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For courses in Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology. Targeted for Respiratory Therapy students, but also appropriate for Nursing programs.

Marked by its readability and complete coverage, Integrated Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology is a truly introductory and interactive textbook, integrated with a unique self-study website that allows for continual updates of new drugs on the market as well as illuminating videos and animations. This text is indeed an integrated project, with an interdisciplinary perspective of both respiratory therapists and pharmacists; pharmacology integrated and linked to physiology/pathology to give total understanding and enhance relevant learning.

  • Companion Website
    • — www.prenhall.com/colbert—
    • “Get Connected to the Web” information contained within each chapter directs students to the website where they can receive current updates on new drugs, view animations and videos, interact with an audio glossary and drug pronunciation section, and take interactive quizzes and chapter exams. This powerful adjunct to facilitate learning fully supports the text.

    • Keeps both students and instructors up to date on the latest developments in pharmacology; helps students with pronunciation of difficult drug names; and allows for further exploration into particular areas of interest.

  • Readability—Written in a style that does not distance the material from the student, with extensive clinical examples, along with splashes of humor.

    • Encourages learning and relating the material rather than massive memorization and helps students to connect with and understand this difficult subject.

  • Drug Companion Guide—An integrated pocket guide that contains extensive information on dosages, drug actions, uses and interactions etc., for all the drugs mentioned in the textbook. Also includes more detailed pharmacokinetics, contraindications and side effects.

    • Gives students the focus on learning pharmacologic principles and mechanisms of actions of specific drug classifications within the textbook, while providing this other information in an easily accessible format.

  • Learning Hints in each chapter.

    • Helps students to internalize the material.

  • Clinical Pearls—Interspersed throughout, these provide specific clinical applications.

    • Gives students a real world connection to the relevancy of the subject.

  • Stop and Review questions in each chapter. Comprehensive questions are also included at the end of each chapter, building from multiple choice and matching to higher level critical thinking and case study questions.

    • Insures that students understand the material before moving on.

  • Controversies in each chapter.

    • Stimulates further critical thinking.

  • Unique chapter ordering—Contains three sections that build from the basic foundation, through specific drug classifications, to conclude with a unique “Big Picture” section which brings everything together.

    • Presents content in a logical and understandable format.

  • Key Terms are bolded and included in a chapter glossary, with symbols, units, and abbreviation of medical terms defined in the chapter opener. There is also an audio glossary on the website.

    • Provides easy reference for difficult or new terms.



 1. General Pharmacological Principles.


 2. The Metric System and Drug Dosage Calculations.


 3. Pharmacology of the Autonomic Nervous System.


 4. Medicated Aerosol Treatments.


 5. Bronchodilators.


 6. Mucokinetics and Surfactants.


 7. Anti-Inflammatory and Antiasthmatic Agents.


 8. Anti-Infective Agents.


 9. Cardiac and Renal Agents.


10. Blood Pressure and Antithrombotic Agents.


11. Neuromuscular, Anesthetic, Sedative, and Analgesic Agents.


12. Therapeutic Medical Gases.


13. COPD: The Pharmacological Treatment of Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, and Emphysema.


14. Pharmacologic Treatment of Respiratory Infectious Disease.


15. Pharmacology for Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

    A truly integrated text that takes into account the interdisciplinary perspectives offered by both pharmacists and respiratory therapists. In addition, pharmacology is integrated and linked to physiology and pathology to give a total understanding and enhance  learning.  Integrated Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology  features readability and complete coverage and  is integrated with a unique website that allows for continual updates on new drugs on the market. The authors believe that what is learned with humor is not readily forgotten, so they have used "splashes" of humor throughout the book  They still urge health care professionals to enjoy the humor but not to take their responsibilities lightly.
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    ISBN-10: 013228541X | ISBN-13: 9780132285414
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Integrated Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology

Bruce J. Colbert, MS, RRT, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Barb J. Mason, Pharm. D., FASHP, Idaho State University, College of Pharmacy

Marked by its readability and complete coverage, Integrated Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology s a truly introductory and interactive textbook. An interdisciplinary perspective of respiratory therapy, pharmacology integrated with physiology/pathology, and a unique self-study website combine to provide a total understanding of concepts. The complete coverage within this integrated package is appropriate for all courses in Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology. Additional features include:

  • Clinical Pearls - Interspersed throughout each chapter, these "pearls" highlight the real-life relevancy of specific clinical applications.
  • Review Questions - Multiple-choice, matching, critical thinking, and case study questions insure comprehension before moving on to new material.
  • Controversies - Contained in each chapter, these scenarios are relevant critical thinking exercises.
  • Key Terms - Bolded in the text and included in a chapter glossary, symbols, units, and abbreviations are included.
  • Get Connected to the Web information blurbs directing students to more information on the Companion Website.
  • Companion Website - www.prenhall.com/colbert - This online resource contains current updates on new drugs, animations, videos, an audio glossary, as well as interactive quizzes and chapter exams related to the text.
  • Drug Companion Guide - A perfect quick reference, this pocket guide contains extensive information on dosages, drug actions, uses and interactions for all drugs in the text.

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