Description
Book SynopsisPrinciples of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Third Edition continues the tradition of past editions to provide applications of pharmacological principles specifically aimed at the athletic trainer. The drug categories that are included are primarily those that may be pertinent to the treatment of athletic injuries or that may affect athletic performance.
Drs. Joel Houglum, Gary Harrelson, and Teresa Seefeldt have taken a unique aspect to the organization and design of the Third Edition to be instructional discussions regarding the use and effects of drugs and of the disease states treated by these drug categories. Additionally, there is a specific discussion of the role of the athletic trainer regarding the therapeutic use and effects of these drugs.
Features of the Third Edition:
- Satisfies all of the CAATE Educational Competencies on pharmacology
- Advanced organizers and specific learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter
- Summaries after each major topic within the chapter
- Case studies and clinical applications
- Discussion on popular fitness supplements
- Key words are in italics and defined in the glossary
- Concept maps present important, yet complex, processes in a concise, graphical way
- Shaded textboxes throughout include additional information and are beneficial for the reader to recall a key concept addressed in an earlier chapter
- New ancillary materials specifically for faculty that include PowerPoint slides and test bank questions for each chapter
Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for additional materials to be used for teaching in the classroom.
Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Third Edition will continue to be the go-to resource to determine the best pharmacological treatment strategy and management by athletic trainers.
Trade Review“This is a very useful book for athletic training students. Traditionally they would have to use books that didn't focus on the profession of athletic training and would be much more difficult to follow. The book is unique in carving out the most common drug therapies seen in athletic populations and providing basic principles of the effects of using any pharmacologic agent. It also does a great job outlining federal law and the degree to which it is legal for athletic trainers to dispense. All areas are covered with just enough detail for athletic trainers to be able to devise a protocol for their specific location or practice. This update is necessary because of the changes in the law and in the profession, as well as newer concepts such as pharmacogenetics.”
- Mary E. Vander Heiden, MA, ATC, LAT,
University of Central Florida,Doody’s Review ServiceTable of ContentsDedicationAbout the AuthorsContributing AuthorsPreface Chapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter 2 Pharmacokinetic Principles: Processes That Affect Drugs From Entry to Exit
Chapter 3 Pharmacodynamic Principles: Mechanism of Drug Action and Therapeutic Considerations
Chapter 4 Medication Management in an Athletic Training Facility
Alan D. Freedman, MEd, ATC Chapter 5 Drugs for Treating Infections
Chapter 6 Drugs for Treating Inflammation
Chapter 7 Drugs for Treating Pain
Chapter 8 Drugs for Relaxing Skeletal Muscle
Chapter 9 Drugs for Treating Asthma
Chapter 10 Drugs for Treating Colds and Allergies
Chapter 11 Drugs for Treating Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chapter 12 Drugs for Treating Hypertension and Heart Disease
Chapter 13 Drugs for Treating Psychiatric Disorders
Chapter 14 Drugs for Treating Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 15 Herbal and Fitness Supplements
Chapter 16 Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Michael Powers, PhD, ATC, CSCS, EMT Chapter 17 Drug Testing in Sports
Cindy Thomas, MS, AT-R and Nathan Burns, MS, ATC Pharmacological AbbreviationsGlossaryFinancial DisclosuresIndex
