Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology for Respiratory Care

Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology for Respiratory Care provides a reliable, complete resource and reference to approach recent scientific advancements in cardiopulmonary care, including an overview of the structures and functions of the cardiopulmonary system. Written in an easy-to-read student friendly style, this concentrated high-yield core of study topics covers key areas of respiratory care, including related pharmacology, drug classifications, medication errors, commonly used equipment, effects of drugs on the body, common terminology and abbreviations, routes of drug administration, and pharmaceutical calculations. This text also highlights the most important elements of the day-to-day job duties of cardiac and respiratory care technicians.Each chapter contains an outline, bolded key terms, objectives, a summary, critical thinking questions, Web site references, and 20 to 30 multiple-choice review questions. In addition, a 200-question test with answer key is included for self-evaluation. The four helpful appendices focus on the most commonly-prescribed drugs for respiratory care, common sound-alike drug names, a drug identification guide, and respiratory therapy techniques. Filled with numerous figures, tables, and a variety of photos, this text is a comprehensive resource for respiratory therapists and technicians learning and understanding cardiopulmonary pharmacology.