Audrey Pembrook: Pharmacology by Pattern, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Hundreds of drug names, and the exam is coming. Pharmacology by Pattern shows you a faster way through: learn how a drug class works, and most of its uses, side effects, interactions, and monitoring points become predictable. Every class is taught in the same fixed order, so you always know where to look: mechanism in one sentence, prototype drugs with generic and brand names, uses, side effects explained from the mechanism, contraindications and interactions, monitoring and patient teaching, and a memory hook. Name stems such as -olol, -pril, -sartan, -statin, -prazole, and -mab help you recognize a class at a glance. Inside you will find: Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in plain language Medication safety essentials, high-alert drugs, and look-alike, sound-alike names Antihypertensives, diuretics, lipid drugs, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants Insulin, metformin, and thyroid drugs; respiratory and GI medications Antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, lithium, antiseizure drugs, and analgesics Antibiotics, bone and joint drugs, and biologics Summary tables and labeled infographics for fast review 220+ exam-style questions, including select-all-that-apply items, each with a short rationale A 30-question final mixed exam and a two-week plan for your last stretch Written for nursing students, pharmacy technician candidates, and new graduates who want understanding instead of memorized drug cards. This book is an independent study aid. It is not clinical guidance and does not replace current prescribing information, institutional protocols, or your instructors. NCLEX® and NCLEX-RN® are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., which does not sponsor or endorse this book. PTCE® is a registered trademark of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), which is not affiliated with and does not endorse this book.