Description
Book SynopsisJahangir Moini, MD, MPH, was Assistant Professor at Tehran University School of Medicine for 9 years, teaching medical and allied health students. The author was also a Professor (for 24 years) and Director (for 15 years) of allied health programs at Everest University. He was Brevard County Epidemiologist and Biological Scientist for 18 years. Dr. Moini was also Physician Liaison for the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) in Florida, and an Advisory Member of NACCAS. He is now a Professor of Science and Health at Eastern Florida State College in Palm Bay, Florida, and a member of their book selection and nursing student selection committees.
Dr. Moini is actively involved in teaching and helping students prepare for service in various health professions. He has been a published author of 18 allied health books since 1999.
Table of ContentsUnit 1: General Principles
1. Introduction to Pharmacology
2. Pharmacodynamics
3. Pharmacokinetics
4. Drug Toxicity Pharmacogenomics
5. Law and Ethics of Medications
6. Terminology, Abbreviations, and Dispensing Prescriptions
7. Administration of Medications
Unit 2: Mathematics and Dosage Calculations
8. Principles of Math in Medicine
9. Measurement Systems and Their Equivalents
10. Adult and Pediatric Dosage Calculations
11. Medication Errors and Prevention
Unit 3: Drug Effects on Multiple Systems
12. Nutritional Aspects of Pharmacology
13. Dietary Supplements and Alternative Therapies
14. Toxicology
15. Substance Abuse and Misuse
16. Antibacterial Agents
17. Antiviral Agents
18. Antifungal Agents
19. Antiprotozoal Agents
20. Vaccines and Immunoglobulins
21. Analgesic, Antipyretic, and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
22. Antineoplastic Agents
Unit 4: Drug Effects on Specific Systems
23. Drugs Used to Treat Central Nervous System Conditions
24. Drugs Used to Treat Autonomic Nervous System Conditions
25. Anesthetic Agents
26. Drugs Used to Treat Skin Conditions
27. Drugs Used to Treat Cardiovascular Conditions
28. Drugs Used to Treat Vascular Conditions
29. Drugs Used to Treat Hyperlipidemia and Related Conditions
30. Anticoagulants
31. Drugs Used to Treat Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
32. Drugs Used to Treat Endocrine Conditions
33. Drugs Used to Treat Reproductive Conditions
34. Drugs Used to Treat Gastrointestinal Conditions
35. Drugs Used to Treat Respiratory Conditions
36. Drugs Used to Treat Musculoskeletal Conditions
37. Drugs Used to Treat Eye Conditions
Unit 5: Special Populations
38. Drugs Used to Treat Geriatric Patients
39. Drugs Used to Treat Pediatric Patients
40. Drugs Used to Treat Pregnant Patients
Glossary
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