Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

End-of-chapter review questions help readers master the information, while Administration Checklists on medication delivery enable students to put what they learn into practice.

Presenting drug usage scenarios in a variety of settings, reality-based case studies in Part II stimulate critical thinking by providing practical application of drug information.

Comprehensive review quizzes for Part I and Part II help learners thoroughly practice and prepare for the final test -- maximizing their success.

Enhancing the learning experience, online resources bring chapter concepts to life through medication administration technique videos, interactive electronic leaning experiences, PowerPoint® presentations and extended pharmacology content.

Clinical Connection features enhance the relevancy of key material through real-life examples and applications, such as coverage of narcotic overdose and treatment.

Easy-to-use reference tables included with each classification list the most commonly prescribed drugs according to their generic and trade names as well as dosages, available forms and special considerations.

Providing the most comprehensive coverage available, the text offers detailed descriptions of each classification, along with the characteristics of typical drugs, their purposes, side effects, cautions or contraindications, and interactions.

Extremely reader friendly, ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 9th Edition, simplifies the learning process by organizing material into engaging and manageable chapters -- instead of long complicated chapters jammed with tons of concepts.

Providing the most comprehensive coverage available, the text offers detailed descriptions of each classification, along with the characteristics of typical drugs, their purposes, side effects, cautions or contraindications, and interactions.

A special icon identifies the most common and important side effects of drugs.

Relevant online website references point readers to additional resources that are credible and current.

The complete pharmacology resource for allied health professionals at every experience level, ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 9th Edition, also makes an ideal refresher and on-the-job reference.

Colbert/James/Katrancha's ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 9th Edition, reflects the newest developments and most current practices from the field. Each drug classification has been updated with the latest and most frequently prescribed drugs available. In addition, all drug classifications are placed in easy-to-use, quick-reference tables.

A slight reordering of chapters places the more commonly used and seen medications earlier in Part II, giving more familiarity to the content. Simplified drug dosage calculations include a basic but very relevant math review. Expanded clinical application boxes show the relevancy of learning the material. More information on pediatric pharmacology and the latest on COVID-19 treatments and vaccines are also included.

More reader friendly than ever, the Patient Education Boxes accompanying each drug classification have been expanded with more in-depth summaries and key highlights that help health care professionals effectively instruct patients about medications they are taking.