Written by authorities in infectious disease and disaster preparedness, this one-stop resource covers the relevant theoretical, historical, and pragmatic considerations of viral outbreaks and bioterrorism. It provides an expert overview of this complex area for infectious disease physicians, emergency medicine physicians, hospital administrators, and more. Key Features Explores the historical context of various agents and […]
Build a solid foundation in pharmacology with this all-in-one resource! Combining a comprehensive textbook with workbook exercises, Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to the daily activities and challenges seen in the practice setting. Full-color photos and illustrations make it easier to master concepts, and […]
An innovative new text for the pharmacy student that shows the relevance of pharmaceutics to clinical practice Written for pharmacy students who want to gain a better understanding of pharmaceutics, this full-color resource shows the relevance of pharmaceutics to clinical practice. The text provides students with an understanding of industrial pharmacy practices, which will […]
NANOCARRIER VACCINESThis book details the benefits, restrictions, and types of nanoparticles used in the creation of vaccines for the treatment and prevention of illnesses. In nanomedicine and nano-delivery systems, materials in the nanoscale range are used as diagnostic instruments or to administer therapeutic compounds to particular targeted regions in a controlled manner. By delivering precise […]
Bring your pharmacology review to life with more than 100 colorful flashcards! Mosby’s Pharmacology Memory NoteCards: Visual, Mnemonic, & Memory Aids for Nurses, 7th Edition uses cartoons, humor, and concise summaries to make studying easier and more fun. These unique cards may be used as either a spiral-bound notebook or detached for use as individual […]
The study of pharmacology requires memorization, association, and application of knowledge about hundreds of medications—a daunting task for even the most dedicated student. Mind Maps in Medical Pharmacology helps physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and medical students master the understanding of pharmacology through easy-to-understand, visual Mind Maps. These user-friendly, multi-sensory tools condense large amounts of information, […]
Learn the principles of pharmacology and administer drugs safely! Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition provides the essential information that LPNs and vocational nurses need to administer medications in all practice settings. It shows how drugs and drug classes work, so you can understand why drugs are given and evaluate the expected response as well […]
This book presents the best practice, indications and drugs most used in the practice of noninvasive ventilation (NIV). In the last two decades NIV has made a lot of progress in different scenarios and etiologies of respiratory failure. The treatment of these patients frequently involves the use of drugs to control patient’s symptoms such as […]
Learn pharmacology from the text designed specifically for surgical technologists! Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist, 6th Edition prepares you to work in an operating room by providing an in-depth understanding of surgical medications. It covers everything a surgical technologist needs to know, including basic pharmacology, dosage calculations, safe handling of medications, terminology, and drug effects […]
Improve the performance and viability of newly-developed and approved drugs with this crucial guide Bioavailability is the parameter which measures the rate and extent to which a drug reaches a user’s circulatory system depending on the method of administration. For example, intravenous administration produces a bioavailability of 100%, since the drugs are injected directly into […]
This book discusses basics of brain diseases and the role of nanobiotechnology in existing treatment options for neurodegenerative disorders. It begins with an overview of brain diseases and the need for novel drug-delivery approaches. It highlights the current route for the intranasal advanced drug-delivery systems for brain diseases. It also discusses innovative categories of drug-delivery […]
Straightforward, approachable, and rich with practice opportunities, Dosage Calculations Made Easy: Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis, 8th Edition, trains students to confidently calculate accurate medication dosages and fosters the critical-thinking capabilities essential to their clinical success. From basic math functions and measurement systems to complex problem-solving methods, this up-to-date, simple-to-use skill-building guide provides a proven framework […]
The new edition of this highly successful annual pocket guide presents clinicians with the most recent information in the field of antimicrobial therapy and infectious diseases. Written by recognised experts in infectious disease, this edition discusses serum and urinary spectrum summaries of antibiotics and clinically relevant pharmacokinetics. The eighteenth edition has been fully updated to […]
Popular among students and clinicians for its easy-to-read, case-study format, Winter’s Basic Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 7th Edition, clarifies complex concepts to help you confidently apply pharmacokinetics and therapeutic drug monitoring to patient care. This straightforward text is divided into two parts, reviewing basic pharmacokinetic principles in Part I and illustrating the clinical application of these principles […]
This book provides a practically applicable guide to the applications of pharmogenomics across medicine. Background information is provided on the mechanisms associated with membrane transporters, drug-metabolizing enzymes and their importance in pharmagenomics. Detailed guidance is subsequently presented on how to apply these techniques in disciplines including cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, transplantation surgery, infectious diseases, anesthesia and analgesia, neurology, psychiatry, primary care, and […]
Updating and expanding the scope of topics covered in the previous edition, Percutaneous Absorption: Drugs, Cosmetics, Mechanisms, Methods, Fifth Edition supplies new chapters on topics currently impacting the field including cutaneous metabolism, skin contamination, exposure to protein allergens, in vitro absorption methodology and the percutaneous absorption of chemical mixtures. Complete with studies on the role […]
This manual is a compendium of more than 400 drugs used in paediatric practice. Arranged alphabetically and colour-coded, each page represents a different drug. Each drug is introduced with quick reference, at a glance indications and dosing tips. Detailed descriptions of category, route, strength, brands, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, dosage, dose adjustments, adverse effects, […]
Litt’s Drug Eruption & Reaction Manual is a succinct reference to give clinicians the essential information for an informed decision about patient management. The full database from which it is derived — Litt’s Drug Eruption & Reaction database: www.drugeruptiondata.com — currently holds over 1800 drug profiles with over 73,000 documented drug reactions, as evidenced by well […]