cover image - Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 10th Edition
ISBN: 9780323594653
Copyright: 2020
Publication Date: 09-16-2019
Page Count: 228
Imprint: Mosby
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Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 10th Edition

by Douglas S. Gardenhire, EdD, RRT-NPS, FAARC and Sandra T Hinski, PHD, MS, RRT-NPS

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cover image - Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 10th Edition
ISBN: 9780323594653
Copyright: 2020
Publication Date: 09-16-2019
Page Count: 228
Imprint: Mosby
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Take an easier path to respiratory pharmacology mastery. Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition features a variety of engaging learning exercises for each of the 23 chapters in the core text. Examples include NBRC-type questions, critical thinking exercises, case studies, definitions, and appropriate content review to further your understanding of challenging pharmacology principles, develop your critical-thinking skills, and prepare you for success on the NBRC exam. Thoroughly revised by clinical educator Sandra Hinski, the Rau’s workbook is part of the complete learning package for your continued success!

    • Answer references back to the main text help you to easily review your areas of weakness.
    • UPDATED Case studies and critical thinking questions promotes the application of clinical skills.
    • Incorporation of key illustrations from the text provides a visual review to enhance your study of important concepts.
    • Variety of helpful pharmacology exercises reinforce key terms and definitions.
    • NEW! Content and learning objectives correlate with Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition, creating a seamless transition when moving between the two books.
  • Unit I: Basic Concepts and Principles in Pharmacology
    1. Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology
    2. Principles of Drug Action
    3. Administration of Aerosolized Agents
    4. Calculating Drug Doses
    5. The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

    Unit II: Drugs Used to Treat the Respiratory System
    6. Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators
    7. Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators
    8. Xanthines
    9. Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy
    10. Surfactant Agents
    11. Corticosteriods in Respiratory Care
    12. Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents
    13. Aerosolized Antiinfective Agents
    14. Antimicrobial Agents
    15. Cold and Cough Agents
    16. Selected Agents of Pulmonary Value
    17. Neonatal and Pediatric Aerosolized Drug Therapy

    Unit III: Critical Care, Cardiovascular, and Polysomnography Agents
    18. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Neuromuscular Blocking Agents)
    19. Diuretic Agents
    20. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
    21. Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Antiarrythmic Agents
    22. Drugs Affecting Circulation: Antihypertensives, Antianginals, Antithrombotics
    23. Sleep and Sleep Pharmacology

  • Douglas S. Gardenhire, EdD, RRT-NPS, FAARC, Chair and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Therapy, Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia and Sandra T Hinski, PHD, MS, RRT-NPS, Faculty
    Respiratory Care Division
    Gateway Community College
    Phoenix, Arizona
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