Pharmacology for the Health Care Professions

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

1. Introduction.

Part I: Principles of Pharmacology.

2. Drug disposition.

3. Effects of drugs on the body.

Part II: Systemic Pharmacology.

4. Cardiovascular and blood disorders.

5. Respiratory Disorders.

6. Disorders of the endocrine system.

7. Disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

8. Disorders of the skin.

9. Chemotherapy of infectious diseases.

10. Cancer chemotherapy.

11. Disorders of the central nervous system.

12. Anaesthesia and analgesia.

13. Contrast agents and adjuncts to radiography.

Part III: Prescribing and the Law.

14. Medicines, the law and health care professionals.

15. Prescribing in practice.

Appendices.

Appendix A. Drug Names.

Appendix B. Glossary.

Appendix C. Examples of Patient Group Directions.

Bibliography.

Useful websites.

Index.