Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals Study Guide, Second Edition (Paperback)

~ Susan M. Turley (Author)

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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. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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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.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Health; 2nd Sty Gd edition (June 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130810908
• ISBN-13: 978-0130810908
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,127,934 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)

This review is from: Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

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

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This review is from: Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is really worth buying. It is very informative and utilizes different ways to to teach you to keep you interested. The CD adds to it also. I am studying for my CMT (certified medical transcription) degree, and this is the book I have been using to study for it. I highly recommend this book.

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This review is from: Understanding Pharmacology for Health Professionals (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

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