- Chapter 1. Introduction to Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutic Applications.
- Chapter 2. Pharmacy Procedures, Drug Handling, and Dosage Calculations.
- Chapter 3. Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics: The Principles of How Drugs Work.
- Chapter 4. Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract.
- Chapter 5. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System.
- Chapter 6. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System.
- Chapter 7. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System.
- Chapter 8. Drugs Affecting the Nervous System – Analgesics, anesthetics, and stimulants.
- Chapter 9. Drugs Affecting the Nervous System – Anticonvulsants and Behavior Modifying Drugs.
- Chapter 10. Anti-microbial Drugs.
- Chapter 11. Disinfectants and Antiseptics.
- Chapter 12. Anti-parasitic Drugs.
- Chapter 13. Anti-inflammatory Drugs.
In order to facilitate a better understanding of the "how's" and "why's" behind current drug therapies administered in the veterinary field, this text takes a comprehensive look at therapeutic agents in use today.
Following a unique body systems organization method, this text clearly identifies and rationalizes the effects of veterinary medication treatments that will allow better anticipation of a patient's response to various remedies. A variety of review methods including self-tests, summary tables, and critical thinking questions aid the reader's understanding of material presented and allow for practical application in the veterinary world.
Book Features
- Covers fundamental principles of pharmacology in a manner appropriate for both veterinary technicians and students.
- Provides strong introductory content on safety, terminology, pharmaceutical procedures, drug handling, dosage calculations, and pharmacokinetics.
- Systematically organized, using chapter outlines for ease of pinpointing desired material, key terms, and learning objectives to better focus readers' learning.
- Summarizes ideas presented using review questions to better facilitate comprehension, and integrated Pharm Facts boxes highlighting important points within the text.
- Contains the latest OSHA requirements of safe drug and chemical handling in professional environments.
New to this edition
- New and updated information is presented on all drug categories including new types, applications of existing drugs, and descriptions of previous methods employed.
- The original, modern design features using a full-color format, new artwork, and a visually engaging design.
- "Clinical Applications" vignettes included in the text emphasize concepts related to how problems have arisen with individual drugs or therapies, and what can be learned to avoid similar situations.
- Self-test questions have been added to the end of each chapter, to help readers prepare for national and state credentialing examinations, as well as classroom work.
Contents
About the Author
- Robert L Bill, DVM, PhD, Associate Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology, Assistant to the Director of Veterinary Technology, Purdue University, School of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN.
Product Details
- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Mosby; 3 edition
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0323011136
- ISBN-13: 978-0323011136
- Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
List Price: $54.95