Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting

Fourth Edition
Author: Jane Rice
ISBN #: 1401880177
©2006   Publish Date: 07/01/2005
Binding: PB
Pages: 576
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $229.95

Description:

Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting, Fourth Edition is the only pharmacology book written specifically for medical assistants. It describes the scope of practice, follows the latest Standards and Guidelines for CAAHEP accreditation, and has a new full-color presentation. New content in this edition includes the addition of 230 new drugs with classifications, the removal of out-of-date drugs, content on herbals and supplements, sample drug labels, information on syringes and safety needles, topical material such as obesity, and an emphasis on patient teaching and safety precautions. The book includes special features such as competency-based objectives, practice problems for reinforcement of concepts, performance checklists for procedures, spotlight on health, Web sites, and self-assessments.

Product Benefits:

• An emphasis on the Six Rights of drug administration, and on patient teaching by topic area
• The presentation of each mathematical concept is clear and concise, with a step-by-step format and numerous solved examples
• Practice problems based on actual clinical situations with the use of current drugs and dosages follow each explanation for immediate reinforcement
• Review problems and Self-Assessment exercises are presented at the end of the units to allow the student to assess his or her understanding of each unit?s content
• CAAHEP/AAMA Connection included for each section
• Information on the use of safety syringe-needle units, the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, and the National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health?s (NIOSH) recommendations on preventing needlestick injuries in health care settings
• Drug administration procedures include standard precautions, purpose, equipment/supplies, procedure steps, and performance checklists
• Drug content updated with over 230 new drug entries, along with current drug classifications

Table of Contents:

SECTION 1 MATHEMATICS AND DOSAGE CALCULATIONS, Unit 1 Numerals and Fractions, Unit 2 Decimal Fractions , Unit 3 Ratio and Proportion, Unit 4 The Metric System, Unit 5 Household Measures and Apothecaries Measurements, Unit 6 Temperature Equivalents, Unit 7 Calculating Adult Dosages: Oral and Parenteral Forms, Unit 8 Calculating Childrens Dosages, SECTION 2 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY, Unit 9 Drug Sources, Standards, and Dosages, Unit 10 Forms of Drugs and How They Act, Unit 11 The Medication Order, Unit 12 Medication Administration Essentials, Unit 13 Administration of Nonparenteral Medications, Unit 14 Parenteral Equipment and Supplies, Unit 15 Administration of Parenteral Medications, Unit 16 Allergy: An Overview, SECTION 3 DRUGS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, Unit 17 Antibiotic Agents, Unit 18 Antifungal, Antiviral, and Immunizing Agents, Unit 19 Antineoplastic Agents, Unit 20 Vitamins and Minerals, Unit 21 Psychotropic Agents, Unit 22 Substance Abuse, SECTION 4 EFFECTS OF MEDICATIONS ON BODY SYSTEMS, Unit 23 Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders, Unit 24 Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders, Unit 25 Medications Used for Circulatory System Disorders, Unit 26 Medications that Affect the Respiratory System, Unit 27 Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders, Unit 28 Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders, Unit 29 Medications that Affect the Nervous System, Unit 30 Medications that Affect the Reproductive System, ANSWER KEY, Drug Index, General Index

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