Woodrow, Ruth.

Essentials of pharmacology for health occupations / Ruth Woodrow, Bruce J. Colbert, David M. Smith. - 6th ed. - Clifton Park, NY : Thomson Delmar Learning, c2011. - xxxii, 586 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 530) and index.

Consumer safety and drug regulations -- Drug names and references -- Sources and bodily effects of drugs -- Medication preparations and supplies -- Abbreviations and systems of measurement -- Safe dosage preparation -- Responsibilities and principles of drug administration -- Administration by the gastrointestinal route -- Administration by the parenteral route -- Poison control -- Vitamins, minerals, and herbs -- Skin medications -- Autonomic nervous system drugs -- Antineoplastic drugs -- Urinary system drugs -- Gastrointestinal drugs -- Anti-infective drugs -- Eye medications-- Analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics -- Psychotropic medications, alcohol, and drug abuse -- Musculoskeletal and anti-inflammatory drugs -- Anticonvulsants, antiparkinsonian drugs, and agents for Alzheimer's disease -- Endocrine system drugs -- Reproductive system drugs -- Cardiovascular drugs -- Respiratory system drugs and antihistamines -- Drugs and older adults.

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Pharmacology.
Pharmacology--Examinations, questions, etc.
Allied health personnel.

RM300 / .W67 2011