TY - BOOK AU - Rice,Jane TI - Principles of pharmacology for medical assisting. SN - 9781111131821 AV - RM300.R533 PY - 2011/// CY - Australia PB - Delmar, Cengage Learning KW - Pharmacology KW - Pharmaceutical arithmetic KW - Physicians' assistants N1 - Includes indexes; Contents: Mathematics and dosage calculations: Numerals and fractions -- Decimal fractions -- Ratio and proportion -- The metric system -- Calculating adult dosages: oral and parental forms -- Calculating children's dosages -- Introduction to pharmacology: Drug sources, schedules and dosages -- Forms drugs and how they act -- The medication order -- Medication administration essentials -- Administration of nonparenteral medications -- Parenteral equipment and supplies --- Administration of parenteral medications -- Allergy: an overview -- Medications, supplements and drug abuse: Antibiotic agents -- Antifungal , antiviral and immunizing agents -- Antineoplastic agents -- Vitamins, minerals and herbals -- Psychotropic agents -- Substance abuse -- Effects of medications on body systems -- Medications used for musculoskeletal system disorders -- Medications used for gastrointestinal system disorders -- Medications used for cardiovascular system disorders -- Medications that affect the respiratory system -- Diuretics and medications used for urinary system disorders -- Medications used in treatment of endocrine disorders -- Medications that affect the nervous system -- Medications that affect the reproductive system -- UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1212/2010927188-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1212/2010927188-t.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1303/2010927188-b.html ER -