Product Description: Once considered the domain of the physician, the field of radiology, and the patient information that could be obtained from an understanding of it, is now becoming more widely recognized as pertinent to the health professional's practice. Written for the non-radiologist, Lynn McKinnis's text grounds both students and practicing clinicians in the basic principles of imaging, radiographic evaluation of both normal and pathologic bone, and fractures. The author uses a systems approach, organizing chapters by major regions of human anatomy to providing reference points when viewing patient films.
Product Description: Public perceptions of mental health issues have changed dramatically over the last fifteen years, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the rampant overmedication of ordinary Americans. In 2006, 227 million antidepressant prescriptions were dispensed in the United States, more than any other class of medication; in that same year, the United States accounted for 66 percent of the global antidepressant market. In Comfortably Numb, Charles Barber provides a much-needed context for this disturbing phenomenon.
Barber explores the ways in which pharmaceutical companies first create the need for a drug and then rush to fill it, and he reveals that the increasing pressure Americans are under to medicate themselves (direct-to-consumer advertising, fewer nondrug therapeutic options, the promise of the quick fix, the blurring of distinction between mental illness and everyday problems). Most importantly, he convincingly argues that without an industry to promote them, non-pharmaceutical approaches that could have the potential to help millions are tragically overlooked by a nation that sees drugs as an instant cure for all emotional difficulties.
Here is an unprecedented account of the impact of psychiatric medications on American culture and on Americans themselves.
Product Description: The only pharmacology resource specifically written by and for nurse practitioners, this new edition provides a greater emphasis on prototype drugs while retaining its comprehensive approach to the pharmacology content needed by the primary care provider. New features include prototype drug lists in the coverage of drug classes that receive expanded coverage, detailed patient teaching guidelines, expanded content in both the geriatric and pediatric chapters, a special icon identifying the Top 200 Drugs, and highlighted Clinical Alerts.
Comprehensive coverage is provided of all drugs commonly prescribed and used in the primary care setting.
Prototype drugs are presented first in each drug class, with expanded coverage of these agents.
Clear explanations describe how each drug in a class differs from its prototype.
Detailed information shows how to provide effective patient teaching, as well as how to gain patient compliance.
Chapters focus on the practitioner's role in patient teaching, drug action, and drug therapy.
Online Resources are provided at the end of each chapter.
The Top 200 Drugs are described according to the number of U.S. prescriptions dispensed.
Five new units improve the organization of material: Renal/Genitourinary Agents (Unit 8); Psychotropic Agents (Unit 11); Endocrine Agents (Unit 12); Female Reproductive Agents (Unit 13); and Health Promotion (Unit 15).
New chapters examine over-the-counter medications, compliance and the therapeutic experiment, overview of the nervous system, substance abuse, treatment of common infections, weight management, and complementary and alternative treatments.
Reorganized and redesigned format and headings are more consistent and easy to follow.
Content has been expanded in the geriatric and pediatric "special populations" chapters (Ch. 6 and 7).
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25 new figures have been added to the pathophysiology and Mechanisms of Action sections.
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Pharmacy Technician Workbook & Certification Review from: Morton Publishing Company 6 used from $26.95 7 Thirdparty New from $29.05 Edition: 3rd Media: Perfect Paperback EAN: 9780895827371 ISBN: 0895827379 Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: 2007-04-01 Publisher: Morton Publishing Company
Product Description: This workbook can be used by pharmacy technicians as a preparation for the National Examination given by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. This third edition contains a revised Practice Exam.
Long established as the gold standard in the field, Casarett & Doull's Toxicology equips you with an unsurpassed understanding of modern toxicology, including the principles, concepts, mechanisms, and modes of thought that are the foundation of the discipline. The new edition features many new contributors, new content on chemical terrorism, and is updated throughout.
Product Description: A straightforward way to master a complex subject! This bestselling textbook presents all the knowledge you need to get through your pharmacology course and beyondusing a clear and accessible approach that makes the material easy and interesting to learn. Progressing logically from a molecular understanding of receptors and drug actions to the clinical uses of the most important groups of drugs, it delivers the latest information on cannabinoids and rimonabant, Cox 2 inhibitors, pharmacogenetics, biopharmaceuticals, and drug abuseas well as "lifestyle drugs" such as performance-enhancing substances, botulinum toxin, and Viagra®. And now, online access via STUDENT CONSULT makes it an even more effective learning resource!
Progresses logically from a molecular understanding of receptors and drug actions to the clinical uses of the most important groups of drugs.
Covers recent developments in areas such as cannabinoids and rimonabant, Cox 2 inhibitors, pharmacogenetics, biopharmaceuticals, and drug abuse.
Discusses "lifestyle drugs" such as performance-enhancing substances, botulinum toxin, and Viagra®.
Uses superb full-color illustrations to clarify even the most complex concepts, and color-coded chapters to make navigation easy.
Includes STUDENT CONSULT access at no additional charge, enabling you to consult the book online, anywhere you go · perform quick searches · add your own notes and bookmarks · follow Integration Links to related bonus content from other STUDENT CONSULT titlesto help you see the connections between diverse disciplines · test your knowledge with multiple-choice review questions · and more!
New chapter on lifestyle drugs, including Viagra
Glossary of key terms for each chapter
Thoroughly updated throughout with new text on topics such as: Antithrombotics, Cox 2 and 3 inhibitors, Pharmacogenetics, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug abuse and Complementary Medicine
Extra self-assessment questions and Ask the Author feature on website
Focus on Nursing Pharmacology by: Amy M Karch 29 used from $47.85 27 Thirdparty New from $57.99 Edition: 4 Media: Paperback EAN: 9780781790475 ISBN: 0781790476 Number Of Pages: 1088 Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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In its updated Fourth Edition, this text presents essential pharmacology concepts in a streamlined, user-friendly fashion. Organized by body system, the book explains the rationale for each drug class's therapeutic actions, contraindications, and adverse effects. Each chapter opens with learning objectives and ends with NCLEX(R)-style and other questions. Illustrations, tables, side bars, and boxes summarize concepts and focus attention on critical thinking, patient safety, evidence-based practice, lifespan issues, patient teaching, and case study-based critical thinking exercises. A bound-in CD-ROM contains over 700 patient teaching printouts, Canadian drug regulations, a video on medication administration, NCLEX(R)-style questions, and additional learning tools.
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Product Description: Winner of the 2006 AMWA Book Awards Physicians Category, An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine is a much-needed resource for individuals practicing in this challenging field. It takes a novel approach, describing in detail the best and most current methods including initial patient evaluation, generation of differential diagnoses, problem-solving and management of challenging conditions based on presenting symptoms. Unlike other textbooks, in which the diagnosis is known, this textbook approaches clinical problems as clinicians approach patients - without full knowledge of the final diagnosis. It provides an understanding of how to approach patients with undifferentiated conditions, ask the right questions, gather historical data, utilize physical examination skills and order and interpret laboratory and radiographic tests. It provides current management and disposition strategies with controversies presented, including pearls and summary points for each topic covered. The book is multi-author, each contributor chosen because of a track record in teaching as well as being internationally recognised experts in the specialty.
Book Description: An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine is a newly-conceived textbook, focusing on the skills necessary to provide emergency care, aimed primarily at medical students. Emergency health care professionals, such as technicians, prehospital care providers, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners will find this book stimulating and tremendously valuable as well.
Product Description: These quick and convenient flash cards will greatly assist students in reviewing and learning the important details about pharmacology. Each of the 269 cards offers a brief question and answer, using a trigger phrase to help students memorize and recall correct responses. BRS Pharmacology Flash Cards is part of a series of portable flash cards covering microbiology, pathology, and now pharmacology. Designed to accompany BRS Pharmacology, these review cards will also help students enrolled in other basic science or pharmacology courses or those preparing for USMLE Step 1.
