Description |
1 online resource (366 pages) |
Series |
Always learning |
|
Always learning
|
Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Brief contents; Contents; Preface to second edition; Introduction; Acknowledgements; Part 1 Principles of pharmacology; 1 Let's start at basics: cells and how they work; Contents; Introduction; 1.1 Levels of organisation: from cells to systems; 1.2 A brief introduction to cells; 1.3 A brief introduction to (basic) biochemistry; References and further recommended reading; Test yourself; 2 Protein targets for drugs; Contents; Introduction; 2.1 Why do proteins make good targets for drugs?; 2.2 Protein targets 1: receptors; 2.3 Protein targets 2: ion channels |
|
2.4 Protein targets 3: enzymes2.5 Protein targets 4: carrier proteins; Further recommended reading; Test yourself; 3 Side-effects, interactions and pharmacokinetics; Contents; Introduction; 3.1 Pharmacokinetics: what the body does to drugs; 3.2 How drugs can cause side-effects; 3.3 Drug interactions; 3.4 Factors that determine the correct dosage of drugs; 3.5 Drugs and special groups; References and further recommended reading; Test yourself; Part 2 The major drug groups; 4 The cardiovascular system (1): drugs used in the management of coronary artery disease; Contents; Introduction |
|
4.1 The physiology of the cardiovascular system4.2 The pathology of coronary artery disease; 4.3 Drugs used in the treatment of coronary artery disease; References and further recommended reading; Test yourself; 5 The cardiovascular system (2): hypertension and antihypertensive drugs; Contents; Introduction; 5.1 The physiology of blood pressure; 5.2 The pathology of hypertension; 5.3 Drugs used in the treatment of hypertension; 5.4 Drugs used in the treatment of hypotension; References and further recommended reading; Test yourself; 6 Pain and its management; Contents; Introduction |
|
6.1 The physiology of pain and pain pathways6.2 The pathology of inflammation and pain; 6.3 Drugs used in the management of inflammation and pain; References and further recommended reading; Test yourself; 7 Disorders and drugs of the digestive system; Contents; Introduction; 7.1 The physiology of the digestive system; 7.2 Disorders of the digestive system; 7.3 Drugs used in the management of digestive system disorders; Further recommended reading; Test yourself; 8 Infection and antimicrobial drugs (bugs and drugs); Contents; Introduction |
|
8.1 How do microorganisms fit into the scheme of life?8.2 Bacteria; 8.3 Fungi; 8.4 Viruses; 8.5 Protozoa; 8.6 Helminths (worms); References and further recommended reading; Test yourself; 9 Disorders and drugs of the respiratory system; Contents; Introduction; 9.1 The anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system; 9.2 Disorders of the respiratory system; 9.3 Drugs used in the management of respiratory system disorders; Further recommended reading; Test yourself; 10 Disorders and drugs of the endocrine system; Contents; Introduction; 10.1 Principles of endocrine control |
|
10.2 Disorders of glucose regulation -- and associated drugs |
Summary |
This new edition of Introducing Pharmacology remains an accessible and relevant introduction for nursing and healthcare students who are new to pharmacology, as well anyone looking to refresh their knowledge of the subject. Focused and engaging, the text balances accessibility with depth. Coverage of anatomy and physiology as well as pathophysiology helps to relate the subject to practical realities and makes this text stand out. It includes:Concise explanations of how drugs work in the human body. Explains the underlying physiology and pathophysiology |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 2, 2014) |
Subject |
Pharmacology.
|
|
Nursing.
|
|
Drugs.
|
|
Pharmaceutical Preparations
|
|
Pharmacology
|
|
pharmacology.
|
|
MEDICAL -- Pharmacology.
|
|
Drugs.
|
|
Nursing.
|
|
Pharmacology.
|
Form |
Electronic book
|
ISBN |
9781317860211 |
|
1317860217 |
|
9781315832883 |
|
1315832887 |
|
9780273732211 |
|
0273732218 |
|