Pharmacology Quick Reference for Healthcare Providers

This well-designed reference book by Dr. Patricia Anthony, Ph.D., M.S., B.P.S., is useful for both quick study and for on-the-job reference. Unique to this book is a pedagogical section which details the mechanism of action of the major drug classes, presented by system, including the various therapeutic effects, uses, as well as drug and food contraindications and adverse effects expected. The book is a ?must-have? for health care providers ? for the pharmacy technician, information presented can allow simple verification of the information presented on a prescription; determine if the drug and dosage prescribed for the patient are appropriate, and check for major drug-drug interactions. For medication administration technicians and nursing staff, the book would be a useful reference for double checking patient medications before administration, and it would be useful to the physician's assistant, EMT, medical assistant, and other health care providers, as well.The book is organized into three sections, for easy reference: I. the initial section details the various drug classes and their uses II. a second section which presents drug monographs, including brand and generic names, classification, availability, commonly prescribed dosages, storage, preparation, side effects and drug interactions for over 300 commonly prescribed drugs - including intravenous drugs and combination drugsIII. A third section that provides a quick reference to convert from brand to generic drug names, allowing easy location of the appropriate information. The introductory section of the book is devoted to concise explanations of the major drug classes, organized by system. Instructional information includes a description of the prototypical drugs within each class; the general mechanism of action, and therapeutic uses (and what makes them useful in a particular condition), as well as a concise explanation of the physiological basis for understanding the adverse effects, drug interactions and medical contraindications to the drug. Included at the end of the book is a comprehensive brand name to generic index facilitates easy location of the appropriate drug monograph, and the instructional material that pertains to the drug. In this way, the student or practitioner can easily find the generic name of a drug in question, then rapidly locate information on proper dosage, storage conditions, interactions, method of preparation and administration, etc.; and, if desired, follow up with a concise description of why the drug is used, its mechanism of action and adverse effects.Anthony, Patricia K. is the author of 'Pharmacology Quick Reference for Healthcare Providers' with ISBN 9781592990962 and ISBN 1592990967.