Essentials of pharmacology for health occupations / Ruth Woodrow.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Woodrow, Ruth.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pharmacology.

Pharmacology--Examinations, questions, etc.

Allied health personnel.

Genre:

Examinations.

Physical Description:

xxii, 567 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 cmputer optical disc (4 3/4 in.)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Albany : Delmar Thomson Learning, [2002]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Accompanying CD-ROM has interactive exercises.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations 3

Drug Laws 4

FDA and DEA 9

Health Care Workers and the Law 9

Chapter 2. Drug Names and References 13

Classifications 14

Identifying Names 15

Legal Terms Referring to Drugs 17

Terms Indicating Drug Actions 18

Drug References 20

Drug Cards 23

Chapter 3. Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs 25

Sources of Drugs 25

Effects of Drugs 27

Drug Processing by the Body (Pharmacokinetics) 28

Absorption 29

Distribution 30

Metabolism 31

Excretion 31

Other Variables 32

Unexpected Responses to Drugs 36

Chapter 4. Medication Preparations and Supplies 41

A Space-Age Drug Form 42

Standard Drug Forms 42

Supplies 52

Chapter 5. Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement 61

Systems of Measurement 64

Chapter 6. Safe Dosage Preparation 71

Basic Arithmetic Test 72

Calculation Guidelines 73

Method 1 Basic Calculation 73

Method 2 Ratio and Proportion 76

Pediatric Dosage 80

Geriatric Dosage 82

Prevention of Medication Errors 82

Chapter 7. Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration 87

Responsible Drug Administration 87

Medication Errors 88

Principles of Administration 89

Chapter 8. Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route 99

Administration of Medications Orally 101

Administration of Medications by Nasogastric Tube 107

Administration of Medications by Gastric Tube 109

Administration of Medications Rectally 109

Chapter 9. Administration by the Parenteral Route 117

Sublingual and Buccal Administration 118

Transcutaneous Drug Delivery System 118

Inhalation Therapy 121

Injections 124

Skin Medications 139

Application to the Mucous Membranes 139

Eye Medications 139

Chapter 10. Poison Control 149

Poisoning by Ingestion 150

Poisoning by Inhalation 151

External Poisoning of Skin or Eyes 151

Poisoning by Sting and Snakebite 151

People at Risk 152

Part II Drug Classifications 159

Chapter 11. Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs 161

Fat-Soluble Vitamins 163

Water-Soluble Vitamins 167

Minerals 175

Antioxidants 184

Alternative Medicines 185

On-Line References 191

Chapter 12. Skin Medications 197

Antipruritics 198

Corticosteriods 199

Emollients and Demulcents 200

Keratolytics 200

Scabicides and Pediculicides 201

Antifungals 202

Antivirals 204

Local Anti-Infectives 204

Cautions for Topical Medications 207

Chapter 13. Autonomic Nervous System Drugs 213

Adrenergics 214

Adrenergic Blockers 215

Cholinergics 217

Cholinergic Blockers 219

Chapter 14. Antineoplastic Drugs 225

Antimetabolites 226

Alkylating Agents 226

Plant Alkaloids 227

Antitumor Antibiotics 228

Hormone Therapy 228

Biological Response Modifiers 229

Radioactive Isotopes 230

Cautions and Responsibilities for Antineoplastic Drugs 230

Chapter 15. Urinary System Drugs 237

Diuretics 237

Medications for Gout 243

Antispasmodics 245

Cholinergics 246

Analgesics 247

Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) 247

Alpha-Blockers 248

Chapter 16. Gastrointestinal Drugs 255

Antacids 255

Agents for Treatment of Ulcers and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 257

Antispasmodics/Anticholinergics 259

For Inflammatory Bowel Disease 261

Antidiarrhea Agents 261

Antiflatulents 263

Laxatives and Cathartics 263

Antiemetics 268

Chapter 17. Anti-Infective Drugs 275

Aminoglycosides 277

Cephalosporins 279

Macrolides 280

Penicillins 281

Quinolones 282

Tetracyclines 285

Antifungals 286

Antituberculosis Agents 288

Miscellaneous Anti-Infectives 291

Antivirals 293

Treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDS Infections 295

Sulfonamides 300

Urinary Anti-Infectives 301

Chapter 18. Eye Medications 309

Anti-Infectives 309

Anti-Inflammatory Agents 311

Antiglaucoma Agents 312

Mydriatics 319

Local Anesthetics 320

Chapter 19. Analgesics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics 325

Analgesics 326

Sedatives and Hypnotics 335

Chapter 20. Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse 343

CNS Stimulants 344

Antidepressants 345

Antimanic Agents 349

Anxiolytics 350

Antipsychotic Medications/Major Tranquilizers 353

Alcohol 359

Drug Abuse 362

Chapter 21. Musculoskeletal and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 371

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 372

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 374

Osteoporosis Therapy 377

Chapter 22. Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, and Agents for Alzheimer's Disease 383

Anticonvulsants 383

Drugs for Absence Epilepsy 384

Drugs for Grand Mal and Psychomotor Epilepsy 385

Antiparkinsonian Drugs 387

Agents for Alzheimer's Disease 391

Chapter 23. Endocrine System Drugs 397

Pituitary Hormones 398

Adrenal Corticosteroids 398

Thyroid Agents 401

Antithyroid Agents 402

Antidiabetic Agents 403

Chapter 24. Reproductive System Drugs 417

Androgens 418

Impotence Agents 420

Estrogens 420

Progestins 422

Choice of Contraceptives 427

Drugs for Labor and Delivery 430

Other Gonadotropic Drugs 434

Infertility Drugs 435

Chapter 25. Cardiovascular Drugs 443

Cardiac Glycosides 444

Antiarrhythmic Agents 445

Antihypertensives 452

Coronary Vasodilators 456

Antilipemic Agents 459

Vasoconstrictors 460

Anticoagulants 461

Platelet Inhibitor Therapy 465

Thrombolytic Agents 466

Chapter 26. Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines 471

Oxygen 471

Respiratory Stimulants 472

Bronchodilators 472

Corticosteroids 476

Asthma Prophylaxis 476

Mucolytics and Expectorants 478

Antitussives 479

Antihistamines 481

Decongestants 482

Smoking Cessation Aids 484

Chapter 27. Preoperative Medications and Local Anesthetics 491

Preoperative Medications 491

Local Anesthetics 496

Chapter 28. Drugs and Geriatrics 503

Cumulative Effects of Drugs 504

Gray List Drugs 506

Drugs That May Cause Mental Impairment 508

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 509

Polypharmacy 510.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0766838900

OCLC:

47666876