Rau's respiratory care pharmacology
Contributors: Rau, Joseph L.
Edition: 8th ed. / Douglas S. Gardenhire.
Publisher: Elsevier/Mosby
Published: 2012
Place of publication: St. Louis, Mo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 472
ISBN-13: 9780323075282
Subjects: Respiratory agents; Respiratory therapy; Respiratory Therapy; Bronchodilator Agents; Pharmacology
Other titles: Respiratory care pharmacology
Description: With an approach to learning as progressive as its content, this 8th Edition simplifies the process of learning challenging pharmacology material like never before. Rau's effective approach uses broken-down terminology, relatable explanations, reader-friendly writing, and additional workbook guidance to help you easily master the text's cutting-edge content -which includes the latest terms, pronunciations, in-depth sleep pharmacology, reality-based case studies, and SOAP assessment opportunities. NEW! Chapter on sleep and sleep pharmacology keeps you at the forefront of this growing issue in respiratory care. NEW! Appendix provides a variety of lists and tables to prepare you for exams and professional practice. List of the most commonly prescribed respiratory medications and acceptable mixtures of each. Units and System Measurements section with the common units of drug measurements and conversion charts for temperature, liquid and solid forms, and drug estimation times and body weight estimations. NEW! Audio glossary of pharmacology terms on Evolve helps you master pronunciation and improve term recall.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.