Crash Course Pharmacology 5th Edition
Crash Course Pharmacology Fifth Edition:
Crash Course – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.
A winning formula now for over 20 years, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated – with an improved full-colour layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.
Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. A range of text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.
Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of pharmacology will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!
Provides the exam syllabus in one place – saves valuable revision time
Written by senior students and recent graduates – those closest to what is essential for exam success
Quality assured by leading Faculty Advisors – ensures complete accuracy of information
Features the ever popular ‘Hints and Tips’ boxes and other useful aide-mémoires – distilled wisdom from those in the know
Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats – confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast
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∗ eText ISBN: 0702073458, 978-0702073458, 9780702073458
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Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Series Editors’ foreword
Prefaces
Author
Faculty Advisor
Acknowledgements
Figure Acknowledgements
Key to Icons
Series Editors’ acknowledgements
1: Introduction to pharmacology
Molecular basis of pharmacology
Drug–receptor interactions
Pharmacokinetics
Drug interactions and adverse effects
Drug history and drug development
2: Peripheral nervous system
Basic concepts
Nerve conduction
Somatic nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
Nitrergic nervous system
3: Respiratory system
Basic concepts
Obstructive airways diseases
Antitussives and mucolytics
Respiratory stimulants and pulmonary surfactants
4: Cardiovascular system
The heart
Circulation
Haemostasis and thrombosis
Treatment of thrombosis
Blood and fluid replacement
5: Kidney and urinary system
Basic concepts
The kidney
Diuretics
The urinary system
6: Gastrointestinal system
The stomach
Nausea and vomiting
The intestines
The pancreas and gall bladder
7: Endocrine and reproductive systems
The thyroid gland
The endocrine pancreas and diabetes mellitus
Adrenal corticosteroids
The reproductive system
Bone and calcium
8: Central nervous system
Basic concepts
Parkinson disease and parkinsonism
Dementia and Alzheimer disease
Anxiety and sleep disorders
Sleep disorders and hypnotics
Affective disorders
Psychotic disorders
Epilepsy
The eye
9: Drug misuse
Definitions
Drugs of misuse
10: Pain and anaesthesia
Basic concepts
Opioid analgesic drugs
Headache and neuralgic pain
Local anaesthesia
General anaesthesia
11: Inflammation, allergic diseases and immunosuppression
Inflammation
Inflammatory diseases
Allergic disorders and drug therapy
Immunosuppressants
12: Infectious diseases
Antibacterial drugs
Antifungal drugs
Antiprotozoal drugs
Anthelmintic drugs
Vaccinations
13: Cancer
Concepts of cancer chemotherapy
Cytotoxic chemotherapy
Endocrine therapy
Immunotherapy
The future and personalized medicine
Single best answer (SBA) questions
Chapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter 2 Peripheral nervous system
Chapter 3 Respiratory system
Chapter 4 Cardiovascular system
Chapter 5 Kidney and urinary system
Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal system
Chapter 7 Endocrine and reproductive
Chapter 8 Central nervous system
Chapter 9 Drug misuse
Chapter 10 Pain and anaesthesia
Chapter 11 Inflammation, allergic diseases and immunosuppression
Chapter 12 Infectious diseases
Chapter 13 Cancer
Extended-matching questions (EMQs)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter 2 Peripheral nervous system
Chapter 3 Respiratory system
Chapter 4 Cardiovascular system
Chapter 5 Kidney and urinary system
Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal system
Chapter 7 Endocrine and reproductive systems
Chapter 8 Central nervous system
Drug misuse
Chapter 10 Pain and anaesthesia
Chapter 11 Inflammation, allergic diseases and immunosuppression
Chapter 12 Infectious diseases
Chapter 13 Cancer
SBA answers
Chapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter 2 Peripheral nervous system
Chapter 3 Respiratory system
Chapter 4 Cardiovascular system
Chapter 5 Kidney and urinary system
Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal system
Chapter 7 Endocrine and reproductive
Chapter 8 Central nervous system
Chapter 9 Drug misuse
Chapter 10 Pain and anaesthesia
Chapter 11 Inflammation, allergic diseases and immunosuppression
Chapter 12 Infectious diseases
Chapter 13 Cancer
EMQ Answers
Chapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology
Chapter 2 Peripheral nervous system
Chapter 3 Respiratory system
Chapter 4 Cardiovascular system
Chapter 5 Kidney and urinary system
Chapter 6 Gastrointestinal system
Chapter 7 Endocrine and reproductive systems
Chapter 8 Central nervous system
Chapter 9 Drug misuse
Chapter 10 Pain and anaesthesia
Chapter 11 Inflammation, allergic diseases and immunosuppression
Chapter 12 Infectious diseases
Chapter 13 Cancer
Index
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