Core Concepts in Pharmacology (3rd Edition)
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 Pharmacologypresents 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 actionA FREE Companion Website containing additional review questions, links to pharmacology resources, and a test bankLearning Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapterConcept Reviews and Client Teaching boxes throughout each chapter reinforce difficult conceptsChapter-ending review questions allow for critical thinking and reviewA prototype approach to drug therapy with the most common described in detail and the remaining highlighted in a grid that shows the similarities and differencesMechanism in Action feature shows life-like illustrations of drug action within the body for all prototype drugs - animated versions on the CD-ROMNumerous diagrams and line art for visual learningOn the Job feature that discuss how pharmacology is applied the health occupationsAlternative and herbal therapies in each drug chapter--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.