Additional Product Features
Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2015-004986
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal615.1
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition
Table Of Content1. Introduction to Pharmacology 2. Professionalism 3. The Basics of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics 4. Autonomic Pharmacology 5. Fluids, Electrolytes, and Intravenous Therapy 6. Blood and Blood Product Administration 7. Drug-Dosage Calculations 8. Drug Administration 9. Drug Classifications 10. Drugs Used to Treat Respiratory Emergencies 11. Drugs Used to Treat Cardiovascular Emergencies 12. Drugs Used to Treat Disorders of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat 13. Drugs Used to Treat Metabolic Emergencies 14. Drugs Used to Treat Neurological Emergencies 15. Drugs Used to Treat Gastrointestinal Emergencies 16. Drugs Used to Treat Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies 17. Drugs used to Treat Toxicological Emergencies 18. Drugs Used to Treat Behavioral Emergencies 19. Drugs Used for Pain Management and Sedation Appendices A. Drugs (Generic and Trade Names) and Their Therapeutic Classifications B. Pediatric Normal Values, Dosages, and Infusion Rates C. Herbal Remedies D. Street Drugs E. Commonly Used Appreviations and Symbols Glossary Drug Index General Index
SynopsisDesigned for learning success. Overcome your fears and build your confidence while you master the mathematic and pharmacology knowledge you need to pass your licensure exams and prepare for professional practice. The 5th Edition of this popular resource presents often complex information is an way that's easy to understand and easy to follow, emphasizing the relevance of the drug information to your work as a paramedic as well as the calculations required to safely administer the correct drug dosages. Access more online. Redeem the Plus Code inside new, printed texts to access a wealth of resources online at Davis Plus. You'll find your Davis Digital Version, your complete text online, study questions, and fifteen animated learning modules that show you how drugs work. "Good book." " This book is VERY helpful! I found that it breaks the math down and makes it very simple and easy to follow! I recommend this book to anyone going through Paramedic School! " -- Kimberly Wright, review of a previous edition, Presents often complex information is a way that's easy to understand and easy to follow, emphasizing the relevance of the drug information to your work as a paramedic as well as the calculations required to safely administer the correct drug dosages., Detailed, step-by-step explanations of the drug calculations for each study question and case study. Case Studies at the beginning of appropriate chapters Summary Roadmap at the end of appropriate chapters "Let's Recap" at the end of each chapter. Study Questions with detailed treatment rationales Extended Case Studies with detailed treatment rationales
LC Classification NumberRM300