Pharmacology for Physical Therapists.Pharmacology for Physical Therapists Gladson B. St Louis, MO 63146, Elsevier, 2006, paperback, 503 pp, illus, ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 0-7216-0929-5, $44.95. The purpose of this book is to provide basic pharmacology information for both practicing physical therapists and physical therapist students. The text is clear, concise, and includes important concepts related to therapeutic concerns for specific drug classifications. This book is well organized. Twenty-four chapters are divided into 10 sections, either by a specific topic, system, or drug classification. The author uses a systems approach to present the drug information. Section 1 covers the principles of pharmacology and includes chapters on pharmacodynamics pharmacodynamics /phar·ma·co·dy·nam·ics/ (-di-nam´iks) the study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and the mechanisms of their actions, including the correlation of their actions and effects with their chemical , pharmacokinetics, and adverse drug reactions. Sections 2 through 9 cover autonomic and cardiovascular pharmacology, treatment for pulmonary and gastrointestinal disorders, pain control, endocrine pharmacology, psychopharmacology psychopharmacology (sī'kōfär'məkŏl`əjē), in its broadest sense, the study of all pharmacological agents that affect mental and emotional functions. , drugs affecting the nervous system, infectious disease Infectious disease A pathological condition spread among biological species. Infectious diseases, although varied in their effects, are always associated with viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, multicellular parasites and aberrant proteins known as prions. , and chemotherapeutic drugs and agents acting on the immune system immune system Cells, cell products, organs, and structures of the body involved in the detection and destruction of foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Immunity is based on the system's ability to launch a defense against such invaders. . The final section discusses the relationship between selective cardiopulmonary and diabetic medications and exercise. Several features increase the value of the text. First, each chapter includes illustrations that complement the written information. However, at times the illustrations are too detailed in comparison to the text. Second, every chapter ends with activities for students to complete that correspond with the information covered in the chapter. The activities vary from answering specific questions related to a case to interviewing individuals about their medications. Third, additional student resources also are available online that include Web links for further research, answers to selected activities, and updated drug information, as well as a free 6-month subscription to Mosby's Drug Consult. The book concludes with 3 appendixes. Appendix A contains instructions and insights on how to use the Physician's Desk Reference Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), n an informational, scientifically validated resource that provides information relating to indications, chemical formulations, actions and potential hazards associated with most medicinal remedies currently being used. . Appendix B provides information regarding online resources for drug information, and appendix C covers the generic and trade names of commonly used drugs. The information provided in this book makes this a valuable reference for both physical therapist students and practicing physical therapists. Karen Holtgrefe, PT, DHS DHS Department of Homeland Security (USA) DHS Department of Human Services DHS Department of Health Services DHS Demographic and Health Surveys DHS Dirhams (Morocco national currency) , OCS OCS - Object Compatibility Standard College of Mount St Joseph Cincinnati, Ohio Holtgrefe has a wide range of interests including orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, chronic pain, wounds, lymphedema, and acute care. |
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