Pharmacology for Health Professionals ebook (eBook)

Perfect for: Undergraduate Health science, Paramedic science, Nursing, Midwifery, Podiatry and Optometry students. Pharmacology for Health Professionals 4th Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental pharmacology principles and concepts. The fourth edition has been fully updated and revised to reflect the most up-to-date information on the clinical use of drugs, Australian and New Zealand scheduling, drug legislation and ethics. * Anatomy and physiology integrated throughout * Discipline-specific information integrated throughout and additional resources provided via Evolve * Key drug information at your fingertips: Drug Monographs, Drug Interactions Tables, Clinical Interest Boxes and key terms and abbreviations * End-of-chapter review exercises to test your understanding. * Evolve resources for both lecturer and student. * New and updated Drug Monographs describing important aspects of drugs and drug groups * Updated tables outlining detailed drug interactions occurring with major drug groups * Recent changes in the pharmacological management of major conditions * New Clinical Interest Boxes, including current New Zealand specific and pharmacological treatment of common diseases and conditions * Referencing most up-to-date reviews of drugs and major disease management * Guidelines for clinical choice and use of drugs * Enhanced information on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities, with a focus on interactions between drugs and CAM therapies * Improved internal design for ease of navigation.