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.
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Höhe: 240 mm
Breite: 170 mm
Dicke: 20 mm
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978-1-4479-2775-4 (9781447927754)
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Roger McFadden is Senior Lecturer in Applied Physiology at Birmingham City University.
Part 1 Principles of pharmacology
1 Let?s start at basics: cells and how they work
2 Protein targets for drugs
3 Side-effects, interactions and pharmacokinetics
Part 2 The major drug groups
4 The cardiovascular system I: drugs used in the management of coronary artery disease
5 The cardiovascular system II: hypertension and antihypertensive drugs
6 Inflammation and the management of pain
7 Disorders and drugs of the digestive system
8 Infection and anti-microbial drugs
9 Disorders and drugs of the respiratory system
10 Disorders and drugs of the endocrine system
11 Drugs used in the treatment of mental health and neurological disorders
12 Drugs used in the treatment of Cancers and Chemotherapy
