Description
Take an easier path to respiratory pharmacology mastery. Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition features a variety of engaging learning exercises for each of the 23 chapters in the core text. Examples include NBRC-type questions, critical thinking exercises, case studies, definitions, and appropriate content review to further your understanding of challenging pharmacology principles, develop your critical-thinking skills, and prepare you for success on the NBRC exam. Thoroughly revised by clinical educator Sandra Hinski, the Rau's workbook is part of the complete learning package for your continued success!- Answer references back to the main text help you to easily review your areas of weakness- UPDATED Case studies and critical thinking questions promotes the application of clinical skills- Incorporation of key illustrations from the text provides a visual review to enhance your study of important concepts- Variety of helpful pharmacology exercises reinforce key terms and definitions- NEW! Content and learning objectives correlate with Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition, creating a seamless transition when moving between the two books
Table of Contents
Unit I: Basic Concepts and Principles in Pharmacology1. Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology2. Principles of Drug Action3. Administration of Aerosolized Agents4. Calculating Drug Doses5. The Central and Peripheral Nervous SystemsUnit II: Drugs Used to Treat the Respiratory System6. Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators7. Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators8. Xanthines9. Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy10. Surfactant Agents11. Corticosteriods in Respiratory Care12. Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents13. Aerosolized Antiinfective Agents14. Antimicrobial Agents15. Cold and Cough Agents16. Selected Agents of Pulmonary Value17. Neonatal and Pediatric Aerosolized Drug TherapyUnit III: Critical Care, Cardiovascular, and Polysomnography Agents18. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Neuromuscular Blocking Agents)19. Diuretic Agents20. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System21. Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Antiarrythmic Agents22. Drugs Affecting Circulation: Antihypertensives, Antianginals, Antithrombotics23. Sleep and Sleep Pharmacology
