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Save time and money with two books in one + online Q&A! Half pharmacology, half dosage calculations —plus an intensive, yet clear & simple review of basic math and online quizzing! Here's the must-have knowledge and guidance you need to gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and the safe administration of medications in one text. A body systems approach to pharmacology with a basic math review and a focus on drug classifications prepare you to administer specific drugs in the clinical setting. Now with online Q&A practice in Davis Edge! Purchase a new, print copy of the text and receive a FREE, 3-year subscription to Davis Edge, the online Q&A program with 1,600 questions in all, 800 for Medical Assisting and 800 for Nursing. Davis Edge helps you to create quizzes in the content areas you choose to focus on, build simulated practice exams, and track your progress every step of the way. The Text New! Pronunciations for key terms at the beginning of each chapter New! Word-building and gerontological issues features New! New appendix on intravenous therapy Basic math review helps students learn to perform the calculations necessary to administer medications correctly. Medication administration presented through pharmacology basics, techniques and procedures, supplies, safety and regulations, and prescriptions and label “Master the Essentials” tables cover side effects, precautions, contraindications, and interactions for each classification. Drug classification review tables reinforce need-to-know information in each class. “Fast Tip” boxes offer quick facts and mnemonics. “A Closer Look” boxes examine important information in detail. “Check-up Questions” throughout each chapter promote understanding and help students retain and apply the information. Coverage of specific drugs provides context for learning drug classifications. Critical-thinking exercises encourage students to think beyond the chapter and apply their new knowledge to real-life scenarios. Review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce learning. Davis Edge Online Q&A FREE, 3-year access with purchase of new, print text 800 questions for Medical Assisting a

It is important that medicines are administered correctly, in order to provide correct drug doses, yet not all healthcare professionals are expert in the area. This accessible book provides a definitive guide to best practice in administering medicinal formulations.Acting as a quick reference handbook for administration techniques in both the simulated and real practice environment, the book enables readers to advise patients on the correct use of their formulation. It covers the following formulation types: oral topical ocular aural nasal inhaled transdermal patches vaginal rectal. A Practical Guide to Medicines Administration is a key resource for both student and practising pharmacists who counsel and advise patients on the use of their medicines. It will also be a useful reference for nurses, nursing associates, assistant practitioners and healthcare assistants.

Following its successful predecessor, this book covers the fundamentals, delivery routes and vehicles, and practical applications of drug delivery. In the 2nd edition, almost all chapters from the previous are retained and updated and several new chapters added to make a more complete resource and reference. • Helps readers understand progress in drug delivery research and applications• Updates and expands coverage to reflect advances in materials for delivery vehicles, drug delivery approaches, and therapeutics• Covers recent developments including transdermal and mucosal delivery, lymphatic system delivery, theranostics• Adds new chapters on nanoparticles, controlled drug release systems, theranostics, protein and peptide drugs, and biologics delivery

Der Arzneimittel-Atlas – für einen realistischen Blick auf den Arzneimittelmarkt Valide Informationen über den Verbrauch von Arzneimitteln sind für gesundheits- und wirtschaftspolitische Entscheidungen unabdingbar. Der Arzneimittel-Atlas liefert für 31 Indikationsgruppen transparente und strukturierte Informationen über die Entwicklung der Verordnungen zu Lasten der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung. Alle Analysen basieren auf dem Konzept der Tagesdosen und auf Erstattungspreisen. Für das Jahr 2011 werden im Vergleich zu 2010 die Änderungen von Verbrauch und Preis sowie strukturelle Verschiebungen betrachtet und regionale Unterschiede dargestellt. Schließlich wird der Arzneimittelverbrauch in Beziehung zur Prävalenz verschiedener Erkrankungen gesetzt. Den Schwerpunkt des Arzneimittel-Atlas 2012 bilden die frühe Nutzenbewertung nach dem Gesetz zur Neuordnung des Arzneimittelmarktes (AMNOG) und die damit zusammenhängenden Veränderungen. Bertram Häussler leitet das IGES Institut. Ariane Höer leitet am IGES Institut den Bereich Arzneimittelmarkt. Elke Hempel leitet am IGES Institut den Bereich Datenakquisition und -verarbeitung.

Here's the must-have information you need to gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and administer medications safely. A body systems approach to pharmacology with a basic math review and a focus on drug classifications prepare you for the clinical situations in which specific drugs are used.

With over 100 illustrations, Volume 1 addresses the core disciplines of pharmaceutics (absorption, PK, excipients, tablet dosage forms, and packaging), and explores the challenges and paradigms of pharmaceutics.Key topics in Volume 1 include: principles of drug absorption, chemical kinetics, and drug stability pharmacokinetics the effect of rout

Volume 2 addresses the applications and approaches in advanced drug delivery systems, including transdermal, pulmonary, and ocular routes. In addition, this text discusses the impact of the shift to personalized medicines in the fields of pharmaceutical biotechnology, pharmacogenomics, and nanotechnology.Volume 2 investigates: sustained- and contr

This new edition brings you up-to-date on the role of pharmaceutics and its future paradigms in the design of medicines. Contributions from over 30 international thought leaders cover the core disciplines of pharmaceutics and the impact of biotechnology, gene therapy, and cell therapy on current findings. Modern Pharmaceutics helps you stay current

Both pharmacology and dosage calculations in one clear and simple text. Now, there's one book that allied health professionals can rely on for need-to-know information on the safe administration of drugs and teaching their patients about their medications.

Providing a significant cross-fertilization of ideas across several disciplines, Enhancement in Drug Delivery offers a unique comprehensive review of both theoretical and practical aspects of enhancement agents and techniques used for problematic administration routes. It presents an integrated evaluation of absorption enhancers and modes fo

Oral lipid-based formulations are attracting considerable attention due to their capacity to facilitate gastrointestinal absorption and reduce or eliminate the effect of food on the absorption of poorly water-soluble, lipophilic drugs. Despite the obvious and demonstrated utility of these formulations for addressing a persistent and growing problem

An indispensable tool for those working at the front lines of new drug development Written for busy professionals at the forefront of new drug development, Drug Delivery gets readers quickly up to speed on both the principles and latest applications in the increasingly important field of drug delivery. Recent developments in such areas as combinatorial chemistry, proteomics, and genomics have revolutionized researchers'ability to rapidly identify and synthesize new pharmacological compounds. However, delivery-related properties remain a significant reason for clinical trial failures. Bringing together contributions by leading international experts, Drug Delivery covers the entire field in a systematic but concise way. It begins with an in-depth review of key fundamentals, such as physiochemical and biological barriers; drug delivery pathways; metabolism; drug formulation; pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic issues; and more. The remainder of the book is devoted to the systematic examination-including overviews, timely examples, and extensive references-of a host of specific subjects, including: • Receptor-mediated drug delivery • Prodrug delivery approaches • Oral protein and peptide drug delivery • Gene therapy and gene delivery • Ultrasound-mediated drug delivery • Polycationic peptides and proteins in drug delivery • Pulmonary drug delivery • Antibody-directed drug delivery • Efflux transporters in drug excretion • Intellectual property issues in drug delivery

An up-to-date, sequenced approach to drug dosage formulation, design and evaluation. This edition offers new chapters on regulatory aspects of the pharmaceutical industry in the European Union, the pharmaceutical needs of special populations, target-oriented drug delivery systems and more.