Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

by Susan M. Turley (Author)

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Product Description
Concise reference provides an overview of pharmacology and creates a framework for drug recognition usage. Features include companion web site, common healthcare issues, example prescriptions, pronunciation guide, clinical scenarios, and drug forms and dosages. Previous edition: c1999. Softcover. DNLM: Pharmaceutical Preparations.

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Providing a complete overview of pharmacology, this resource presents a comprehensive framework for drug recognition and drug usage. Arranged by medical specialty or drug category, it covers all of the "need-to-know" essentials from the history of drugs and the drug approval process to prescription and over-the-counter trade name and generic drugs for every body system. Revised and updated, the third edition includes the most current drugs and drug information.Pronunciation guide is now included in the Glossary/Index.

Clinical scenarios from real medical case histories are included, accompanied by questions and exercises.

Handwritten prescriptions allow students to interpret actual written prescription.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

• Covers the broad spectrum of diverse yet interrelated topics that affect pharmacology, Such as botany, molecular chemistry, research, clinical observation, toxicology. Legislation, and patient education.
• Presents competency-based learning objectives and correlated review questions.
• Includes end-of-chapter questions, spelling tips and the insights provided by correct spellings, historical notes, and Did You Know boxes.
• Includes photographs and line drawings for visual comprehension and reinforcement.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 562 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (August 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130417424
• ISBN-13: 978-0130417428
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #346,349 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Works For Me, July 21, 2004

By	C. Campbell "carlieq" (Logan, UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been taking a Medical Transcription course and this is a good book. It is well written and easy to understand.

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals, April 20, 2009

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick Response, March 26, 2009

By	Jean Lamkin "Jean Lamkin" (Burlington, KY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book was sent to me in a reasonable time limit and was in very good shape as it stated it would be. The price was very reasonable as well. Would recommend this sight to purchase your text books. Thanks.