Crash Course: Pharmacology Updated Edition: Elsevier eBook on Vital Source, 4th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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Crash Course Pharmacology Elsevier eBook on Vital Source
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- Provides the exam syllabus in one place!
- Written by senior medical students or junior doctors – authors who really understand today’s exam situation!
- Senior Faculty Advisors ensure complete accuracy of the text!
- Full artwork programme, improved ‘Hints and Tips’ boxes, and ‘Clinical Application’ boxes help you remember the key points!
- Self-Assessment section – fully updated to reflect new curriculum requirements – helps you maximise your grade!
- Solid, accurate, user-friendly coverage provides enough detail even for those aiming at distinction!
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- Fully updated self-assessment section - ideal for current examination practice!
- Includes useful ‘Learning Objectives' at the start of each chapter.
- Integrated approach between basic and clinical sciences provides a firm basis for problem solving in clinical practice.
- Includes new chapter on pain control and anaesthesia.
- Fully updated to include feedback from hundreds of students!
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1. Introduction to Pharmacology: Molecular basis of pharmacology, Drugs and receptors, Pharmacokinetics, Drug interactions and adverse effects, Drug history and drug development
2. Cardiovascular System: The heart, The circulation, Haemostasis and thrombosis, The blood and fluid replacement
3. Respiratory System: Basic concepts, Obstructive airways diseases, Respiratory stimulants and pulmonary surfactants, Antitussives and mucolytics
4. Peripheral Nervous System: Nerve conduction, Somatic nervous system, Autonomic nervous system, Nitrergic nervous system
5. Central Nervous System: Basic concepts, Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism, Dementia, Anxiety and sleep disorders, Affective disorders, Psychotic disorders, Nausea and vertigo, Epilepsy, Drug misuse, The eye
6. Endocrine and Reproductive Systems: The thyroid gland, The endocrine pancreas and diabetes mellitus, Adrenal corticosteroids, The reproductive system, Bone and calcium
7. Kidney and Urinary System: Basic concepts, The kidney , Diuretics, Urinary system
8. Gastrointestinal System: The stomach, Nausea and vomiting, The intestines, The pancreas and gall bladder
9. Pain and Anaesthesia: Basic concepts, Opioid analgesic drugs, Headache and neuralgic pain, Local anaesthesia, General anaesthesia
10. Inflammation, Allergic Diseases and Immunosuppression: Inflammation, Allergic disorders and drug therapy, Immunosuppressants
11. Infectious Diseases: Antibacterial drugs, Antiviral drugs, Antifungal drugs, Antiprotozoal drugs, Anthelmintic drugs
12. Cancer: Concepts of cancer chemotherapy, Cytotoxic chemotherapy, Endocrine chemotherapy, Immunotherapy
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