Pharmacology clear & simple
Subtitle: a guide to drug classifications and dosage calculations
By: Cynthia J. Watkins
Contributors: Beaman, Nina
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 504
ISBN-13: 9780803639683; 9780803625884
Subjects: Pharmaceutical Preparations; Pharmacology; MEDICAL; Pharmacy; Drug Administration Routes; Dosage; Nursing; Administration & dosage; Drug Guides; Classification; Allied health personnel; Drugs; Medication Errors; Prevention & control; Problems and Exercises; Dosage Forms
Other titles: Pharmacology clear and simple; Guide to drug classifications and dosage calculations
Description: "This introduction to pharmacology-based on drug classifications with a basic math review prepares you for administering specific drugs in the clinical setting. Thoroughly updated and revised, the 2nd Edition of this worktext offers a consistent chapter structure that progresses from key terms and behavioral objectives through the chapter content to application and review exercises. 'Master the Essentials' tables cover side effects, precautions, contraindications, and interactions for each classification. Drug classification review tables reinforce need-to-know information for each class. 'Fast Tip' boxes offer quick facts and mnemonics to improve retention, and 'A Closer Look' boxes examine important information in detail. As a bonus, you'll have online tool DavisPlus where you'll find access to the drug calculation activities from the CD-ROM packaged with the print version to help you overcome your fears and develop your skills, as well as Review Questions, Syringe Pull activities, Preventing Medication Errors Tutorial, Animations, more"--EBL.
Notes: Revised edition of: Pharmacology clear & simple / Nina Beaman. c2008.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: History of pharmacology; title: Basics of pharmacology; title: Patient safety in medication administration; title: Regulations; title: Prescriptions and labels; title: Basic review of mathematics; title: Measurement systems; title: Dosage calculations; title: Enteral medications and administration; title: Parental medications and administration; title: Integumentary system medications; title: Musculoskeletal system medications; title: Nervous system medications; title: Eye and ear medications; title: Endocrine system medications; title: Cardiovascular system medications; title: Immunologic system medications; title: Pulmonary system medications; title: Gastrointestinal system medications; title: Reproductive and urinary system medications; title: Herbs, vitamins, and minerals.