Organized according to classifications, this book provides an extensive framework of drug information in a concise format. The Internet as a reference tool is examined, and includes links to reliable websites. The new edition is updated with 200 new drugs, information about the uses and effects of herbs, and the USP
Quality Review list of similar drug names. CD-ROM in the back of Essentials of
Pharmacology for Health Occupations includes: multiple-choice and fill-in the blank questions, a speed test, tic-tac-toe, the Pharmacology
Championship Game, Crossword Puzzles, Case Studies and sound-alike drugs activity.
As a single parent and full time student I find it difficult to keep up. My pharmacology class is packing this book into 10 weeks. The normal length of semesters is 16 weeks. Some weeks consist of 4
I liked this book, and allowed me to find new concepts, especialy numenclature of drugs and their categories