Case Files Pharmacology
Published on 16. June 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-0-07-144573-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a review of USMLE pharmacology. It presents real-life clinical cases for the Basic Sciences and USMLE Step 1. Clinical correlations are increasingly emphasized in the teaching of basic medical science. Students, therefore, need exposure to clinical cases to pass course exams and ace the USMLE Step 1. This book presents 52 real-life clinical cases illustrating essential concepts in pharmacology. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, pharmacology pearls, and USMLE-style review questions.This interactive learning system helps you to learn instead of memorize. It presents 52 clinical cases correlated to high-yield pharmacology concepts. It features Pharmacology Pearls to highlight key points. It includes USMLE-style comprehension questions with each case. It offers a primer on how to approach the basic sciences. It provides a proven learning system which improves exam scores.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
20 Illustrations
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ISBN-13
978-0-07-144573-3 (9780071445733)
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Persons
Eugene C. Toy, MD is a dual certified family physician and ob/gyn. He is the John S. Dunn Senior Academic Chair and Program Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program; Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Methodist Hospital--Houston; Clerkship Director and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Texas--Houston Medical School (Houston, Texas).
Gary C. Rosenfeld, PhD is Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology and Assistant Dean for Educational Programs at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School.
David S. Loose is Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas--Houston Medical School.
Donald A. Briscoe, MD is Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program sponsored by The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Gary C. Rosenfeld, PhD is Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology and Assistant Dean for Educational Programs at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School.
David S. Loose is Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas--Houston Medical School.
Donald A. Briscoe, MD is Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program sponsored by The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Content
Part 1: Approach to Basic Sciences and PharmacologyPart 2: 50 Cases (organized by system) Autonomic System Case 1 Peripheral efferent Case 2 Parasympathomimetic Case 3 Parasympathetic blockers Case 4 Skeletal muscle relaxants Case 5 Sympathomimetics Case 6 Adrenergic antagonist Renal System Case 7 Diuretics Case 8 Nondiuretic inhibitor of tubular transport Case 9 Renin-angiotension Cardiovascular System Case 10 CHF agents Case 11 Antiarrhythmic Case 12 Antihypertensives Case 13 Lipid lowering agents CNS Case 14 Antipsychotics Case 15 Antidepressants Case 16 Lithium Case 17 Antiparkinsonian Case 18 Antiepileptic Case 19 Anesthetics Case 20 Drugs of abuse Anti-Inflammatory Agents Case 21 Histamine/antihistamines Case 22 Serotonin and antagonist Case 23 Ergots Case 24 Eicosanoids Case 25 NSAIDS Case 26 Gout Case 27 Immunosuppressives Gastrointestinal System Case 28 Emetics & antiemetics Case 29 Anoreexigenics Case 30 Prokinetics Case 31 Gall stones Case 32 Enzyme replacements Case 33 Upper GI tract Case 34 Lower GI Tract Pulmonary System Case 35 Asthma Case 36 Rhinitis and cough Endocrine System Case 37 Hypothalamus/pituitary Case 38 Gonadal/reproductive Case 39 Adrenal cortex Case 40 Thyroid Case 41 Pancreas Case 42 Calcium homeostasis Infection Case 43 Antibacterials Case 44 Antivirals Case 45 Antifungal/ protozoa Cancer Case 46 Akylating & Antimetabolites Case 47 Natural products Case 48 Steroid hormones Toxicology Case 49 Solvents Case 50 Heavy metalsPart 3: Listing of Cases by Topic