Student Workbook for Pharmacology Made Simple - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 1st Edition
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Reinforce your understanding of pharmacology with this practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Pharmacology Made Simple, this workbook helps you review, practice, and apply the pharmacology knowledge you will need as a healthcare professional. Review questions and exercises provide "skills drills"-style practice to help you understand and apply key terms and concepts. Not only will you get more out of the textbook, but you will also gain confidence and improve your job readiness!
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- Content focuses on what you need to know.
- Word definition and mnemonic exercises help you build your vocabulary in pharmacology.
- Multiple-choice, true/false, and matching questions test your knowledge of key concepts and build comprehension.
- Dosage calculations problems reinforce your skills in basic and applied math.
- Visual exercises challenge you to apply concepts to the practice setting.
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UNIT 1: General Principles of Pharmacology
Chapter 1: Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter 2: Drug Sources, Effects, and Mechanisms of Action
Chapter 3: Drug Movement Through the Body
UNIT 2: Pharmacology in Practice
Chapter 4: Pharmacy Law and Ethics
Chapter 5: Drug Administration
Chapter 6: Mathematics and Dosage Calculations
UNIT 3: Drug Classifications
Chapter 7: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 8: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 9: Drugs Affecting the Immune System
Chapter 10: Drugs Affecting the Nervous System
Chapter 11: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 12: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
UNIT 4: Special Situations and Populations
Chapter 13: Pediatric Considerations
Chapter 14: Geriatric Considerations
Chapter 15: General and Local Anesthetics
Chapter 16: Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse
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