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Introducing pharmacology for nursing and healthcare / Roger McFadden.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Harlow : Pearson, 2009.Description: xvi, 300 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780273718635 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 615.1 22
  • 615.1
LOC classification:
  • RM301
NLM classification:
  • 2009 I-501
  • QV 4
Contents:
Let's start at basics : cells and how they work -- Protein targets for drugs -- Side-effects, interactions, and pharmacokinetics -- The cardiovascular system (1) : drugs used in the management of coronary artery disease -- The cardiovascular system (2) : hypertension and antihypertensive drugs -- Inflammation and the management of pain -- Disorders and drugs of the digestive system -- Infection and antimicrobial drugs (bugs and drugs) -- Disorders and drugs of the respiratory system -- Disorders and drugs of the endocrine system -- Drugs used in the treatment of mental health and neurological disorders.
Summary: An easy-to-understand introduction to pharmacology that nursing and healthcare professionals will find relevant from the beginning of clinical training at the hospital, and afterwards in medical practice.
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4 Week Loan Sligo University Hospital Sligo University Hospital Sligo University Hospital - Loan Stock 615.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 05869
4 Week Loan St. Luke's General Hospital Kilkenny St. Luke's General Hospital Kilkenny Open Shelves 615.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 032964
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Let's start at basics : cells and how they work -- Protein targets for drugs -- Side-effects, interactions, and pharmacokinetics -- The cardiovascular system (1) : drugs used in the management of coronary artery disease -- The cardiovascular system (2) : hypertension and antihypertensive drugs -- Inflammation and the management of pain -- Disorders and drugs of the digestive system -- Infection and antimicrobial drugs (bugs and drugs) -- Disorders and drugs of the respiratory system -- Disorders and drugs of the endocrine system -- Drugs used in the treatment of mental health and neurological disorders.

An easy-to-understand introduction to pharmacology that nursing and healthcare professionals will find relevant from the beginning of clinical training at the hospital, and afterwards in medical practice.

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