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Become a medical assistant with PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTING, 6E! Written by a seasoned instructor to meet the specific needs of medical assisting students, this book leverages current health care standards to explore common practices, procedures, medications, and drug preparations, explaining concepts in clear and easy-to-understand language. For deeper focus, graphic icons throughout the readings point out important issues such as legal implications, safety in administering medications, warnings and cautions, medical documentation, ethical considerations, and patient teaching. Designed to help you succeed in your course and beyond, PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTING, 6E also includes special learning features such as spotlights on key topics, discussions about special considerations for older adults and children, critical thinking questions and activities, spot checks for self-testing, and much more!

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Author:   Jane Rice (Georgia Northwestern Technical College)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   6th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 8.50cm , Height: 10.70cm , Length: 0.90cm
Weight:   1.200kg
ISBN:  

9781305859326

ISBN 10:   1305859324
Pages:   624
Publication Date:   08 July 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

SECTION I: MATHEMATICS AND DOSAGE CALCULATIONS. 1. Numerals and Fractions. 2. Decimal Fractions. 3. Ratio and Proportion. 4. The Metric System. 5. Calculating Adult Dosages: Oral and Parenteral Forms. 6. Calculating Children’s Dosages. SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY. 7. Drug Sources, Schedules, and Dosages. 8. Forms of Drugs and How They Act. 9. The Medication Order. 10. Medication Administration Essentials. 11. Administration of Nonparenteral Medications. 12. Parenteral Equipment and Supplies. 13. Administration of Parenteral Medications. 14. Allergy: An Overview. SECTION III: MEDICATIONS, SUPPLEMENTS, AND DRUG ABUSE. 15. Antibiotic Agents. 16. Antifungal, Antiviral, and Immunizing Agents. 17. Antineoplastic Agents. 18. Vitamins and Minerals. 19. Psychotropic Agents. 20. Substance Abuse. SECTION IV: EFFECTS OF MEDICATIONS ON BODY SYSTEMS. 21. Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders. 22. Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders. 23. Medications Used for Cardiovascular System Disorders. 24. Medications That Affect the Respiratory System. 25. Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders. 26. Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders. 27. Medications That Affect the Nervous System. 28. Medications That Affect the Reproductive System. Appendix A: Alphabetical Listing of Websites for Additional Drug Information. Appendix B: Helpful Resources. Appendix C: Performance Checklists.

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Jane Rice was Director of the Medical Assisting Program at Coosa Valley Technical College in Rome, Georgia for more than 30 years. During her tenure, she obtained AAMA accreditation for the program — the first in the state to do so — and served as an AMA/AAMA Program Evaluator and member of the AAMA Editorial Board. In addition to this text, she has published journal articles in The Professional Medical Assistant, and several other textbooks, including Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals, Medical Terminology: A Word Building Approach, Medical Terminology with Human Anatomy, The Terminology of Health and Medicine, Medications and Mathematics for the Nurse, and SpellRight. Ms. Rice’s commitment to health education has earned her several awards, including the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), Georgia State Department of Technical and Adult Education Commissioner’s Award of Excellence, and Georgia Vocational Association’s Health Occupations Educator of the Year.

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