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MindTap Basic Health Science, 2 terms (12 months) Printed Access Card for Colbert/Woodrow's Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions, 8th, 8th Edition

Bruce Colbert, Ruth Woodrow

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MindTap Basic Health Science, 2 terms (12 months) Printed Access Card for Colbert/Woodrow's Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions, 8th 8th Edition by Bruce Colbert/Ruth Woodrow
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MindTap Basic Health Science for Colbert/Woodrow's ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 8th Edition is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course -- to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.

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Bruce Colbert

Bruce Colbert is faculty emeritus and retired director of the Allied Health Care Department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. The author of 12 traditional books, he also developed an interactive worktext and DVD program on student success. Focusing on such topics as stress and time management, he has presented more than 300 regional and national lectures and workshops devoted to professional skills, enhancing critical and creative thinking and effective decision-making. In addition, he consults with educational programs to improve teaching effectiveness as well as presents active teaching workshops.

Ruth Woodrow

Ruth Woodrow is a Medical Consultant for Education and Infection Control in the Health Services Department at Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. in Sarasota, Florida. She previously served as Director of Staff Development at Plymouth Harbor, Inc., and she also taught pharmacology at the Sarasota County Technical Institute.

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  • The guided learning path demonstrates the relevance of basic pharmacology principles to health care professions through engagement activities, interactive exercises, and procedural videos. The Pronounce activity ensures correct pronunciation of the top 200 drugs, plus additional hospital drugs, while more audio in the reference tables expands availability of correct pronunciation of drugs most likely to be encountered in health care. Learners apply an understanding of pharmacology through patient education scenarios. These simulations elevate the study of pharmacology by challenging students to apply concepts to practice.
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Part I: INTRODUCTION.
1. Consumer Safety and Drug Regulations.
2. Drug Names and References.
3. Sources and Bodily Effects of Drugs.
4. Medication Preparations and Supplies.
5. Abbreviations and Systems of Measurement.
6. Safe Dosage Preparation.
7. Responsibilities and Principles of Drug Administration.
8. Administration by the Gastrointestinal Route.
9. Administration by the Parenteral Route.
10. Poison Control.
Part II: DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS.
11. Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs.
12. Skin Medications.
13. Autonomic Nervous System Drugs.
14. Antineoplastic Drugs.
15. Urinary System Drugs.
16. Gastrointestinal Drugs.
17. Anti-infective Drugs.
18. Eye and Ear Medications.
19. Analgesics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics.
20. Psychotropic Medications, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse.
21. Musculoskeletal and Anti-inflammatory Drugs.
22. Anticonvulsants, Antiparkinsonian Drugs, and Agents for Alzheimer's Disease.
23. Endocrine System Drugs.
24. Reproductive System Drugs.
25. Cardiovascular Drugs.
26. Respiratory System Drugs and Antihistamines.
27. Drugs and Older Adults.
References.
Summary.
Comprehensive Review Exam for Part I.
Comprehensive Review Exam for Part II.

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MindTap Basic Health Sciences for Colbert/Woodrow's ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 8th Edition is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course -- to provide engaging content, to challenge every individual, and to build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.\n\nMindTap gives you complete ownership of your content and learning experience. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics, and add your own material or notes in the eBook. The guided learning path demonstrates the relevance of basic pharmacology principles to health care professions through engagement activities, interactive exercises, and procedural videos. The Pronounce activity ensures correct pronunciation of the top 200 drugs, plus additional hospital drugs. Easy-to-use reference tables with each classification list the most commonly prescribed drugs according to their generic and trade names, with dosage and available forms, special considerations, and audio to encourage correct pronunciation of drugs most likely to be encountered in health care. Learners apply an understanding of pharmacology through patient education scenarios. These simulations elevate the study of pharmacology by challenging students to apply concepts to practice.

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A comprehensive resource for those preparing for licensed practical nursing, medical assisting, and other allied health careers, best-selling ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS delivers "need to know" drug information that gives readers the confidence to master pharmacology. It also stresses clinical application to ensure students understand the relevancy of the material and why it's important to learn. Providing instructors complete flexibility, Part I provides comprehensive review of pharmacologic principles, while Part II introduces the fascinating subject of drugs, their sources, legal concerns, and medical uses. Chapters organize drugs by classifications and include the purpose, side effects, interactions, and precautions or contraindications. Medication preparation, supplies, and specific information on each route of administration also are thoroughly covered.