Veterinary Pharmacology: A Practical Guide for the Veterinary Nurse

ISBN-13: 9780750688628 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 258 str.

Amanda Rock

Opis

Focuses on the practical application of knowledge and aims to encourage a problem-solving approach by introducing a discussion of the potential uses of drugs and exploring a variety of therapies. This text features photographs and detailed line drawings, illustrating the complex areas of pharmacology.

Spis treści

Preface


Section 1: Introduction to pharmacology

Ch 1: The role of the veterinary nurse in drug therapy

Ch 2: Pharmacy law

Ch 3: Pharmacy practice

Ch 4: General pharmacology


Section 2: The sciences

Ch 5: Biology

Ch 6: Chemical sciences

Ch 7: Microbiology


Section 3: Applied pharmacology

Ch 8: The treatment of infections

Ch 9: Immunological products

Ch 10: Pharmaceutical preparations used for their actions on the respiratory system

Ch 11: Pharmaceutical preparations for the cardiovascular system

Ch 12: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the gastrointestinal tract

Ch 13: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the genito-urinary system

Ch 14: Pharmaceutical preparations for the CNS and neuromuscular drugs

Ch 15: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the treatment of endocrine disorders

Ch 16: Pharmaceutical preparations used in the eye, ear, nose, throat and mouth

Ch 17: Pharmaceutical preparations used in dermatology

Ch 18: Pharmaceutical preparations used for malignant disease and immunosuppression

Ch 19: Pharmaceutical preparations used to treat poisoning cases

Ch 20: Pharmaceutical preparations used for nutrition and fluid balance

Ch 21: Premedicants and local and general anaesthetics

Ch 22: Analgesics


Glossary


Appendix: Multiple Choice Questions for Animal Nursing Assistants


Index