Allied Health

For courses aimed at medical secretaries.

This comprehensive, entry-level text contains all the “need to know” components of pharmacology for medical office personnel, both front and back office. It assembles information and material that is critical to a broad student audience, and contains practical applications for their related settings.

• Exceptionally accessible language—Thoroughly explains technical terms used.

  • Keeps students focused on the content that excludes complex technical jargon.

• Chapter-end review exercises—For independent study or classroom projects.

  • Offers students an opportunity to practice critical thinking skills and measure their understanding of the material presented — with multiple choice, short answer, matching, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions.

• Chapter learning objectives.

  • Provides students with an outline of the most important concepts, and immediate feedback on their comprehension progress.

• Comprehensive appendices.

  • Gives instructors a resource for supplementing class lectures and for testing. Presents students with an invaluable, quick reference for course work and for the workplace.

 1. Introduction to Pharmacology.


 2. Regulatory Agencies, Safety Guidelines and Controlled Substances.


 3. Drug Sources and Forms.


 4. Drug Dosages and Effects.


 5. Routes, Methods, and Documentation of Medication Administration.


 6. Drug Terminology and Prescription Abbreviations.


 7. Measurements and Dosage Calculations.


 8. Measurement and Dosage Punctuation Rules.


 9. Understanding Prescription Slips and Prescription Labels.


10. Use of Drug Reference Books.


11. Drug Classifications, Actions, and Examples.


Appendix A: Commonly Used Abbreviations and Symbols.


Appendix B: Medical Terminology Elements.


Appendix C: Commonly Prescribed Drugs.


Appendix D: Look-Alike Sound-Alike Drugs.


Glossary.


Index.

Pharmacology for Health Professions (Allied Health / Health Professions Core)

Medical Office Pharmacology

Barbara Struck

Medical Office Pharmacology is the first pharmacology book to specifically address the needs of medical secretaries and other medical office workers. This practical, straightforward book covers basic pharmacology concepts such as drug terminology, abbreviations, drug effects, dosages, and how to use drug reference books. In addition to being a stand-alone text, this book can also serve as a supplement in a medical office procedure course or a self-review for practicing professionals. Medical Office Pharmacology presents everything medical office workers need to know on the job in an accessible, easy-to-read format.

Features:

• Concepts are presented in short, manageable chapters to enhance learning.
• Built-in workbook exercises provide reinforcement and self-appraisal.
• Tables, illustrations, and diagrams throughout the book bring pharmacology concepts to life.
• Comprehensive appendices provide a quick reference of commonly used abbreviations and symbols, medical terminology elements, commonly prescribed drugs, and look-alike/sound-alike drug names.

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• Package ISBN-10: 0131877372 | ISBN-13: 9780131877375
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  This package contains:
• Medical Office Pharmacology, 1/E
  Struck | ©2001 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 224 pages
  
• Math for Allied Health Study/Reference Card, 1/E
  Forshier | ©2006 | Addison-Wesley | Study Card