Salient FeaturesA never before fun and learn approach to study a bland subject like pharmacology. The book retains the same flavor in studying the subject as the author's classes.The content has been thoroughly revised and updated as per the recent developments.The cardiovascular drugs section has been updated with recent ACC/AHA Guidelines 2017 on CHF and Hypolipidemics.An integrated approach of understanding has been followed in the book with Conceptual Boxes highlighting the interrelation of Pharmacology with other clinical and nonclinical subjects.Further details related to drugs have been summarized in Clinical Boxes.All chapters now contain Classifications of various drug classes to strengthen the basic understanding of the readers.Recent guidelines in management of Tuberculosis, Leprosy and HIV have been incorporated.Antimalarial, Antileprosy and Anti-HIV vaccines have also been discussed.A detailed chart on Autonomic Nervous System Drugs has been included with this edition to help the readers revise it.

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of substances that are used to modify behavior. While different classes of substances have known effects, one has only to see a group of people drinking to excess to recognize that not everyone responds in the same way to a given substance. Why do substances have the behavioral effects they do, and why do individuals vary in their responses to them? This book provides a conceptual framework for answering such questions. Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology includes a short overview of behavioral analysis and general pharmacology, followed by detailed discussion of assessment of drug effects, the stimulus properties of drugs, drug abuse, and more.

A never before 'Fun and Learn Approach' to study a bland subject like pharmacology. The book retains the same flavor in studying the subject, as the author's classes.

Previous edition has subtitle: "a nursing process approach."

Presented in a systematic approach, Dr. Raymon's Clinical Pharmacology bridges conceptual to clinical aspects of drugs used in Clinical Practice. The use of summary tables, site of action figures, and diagrams familiarizes students quickly and effectively with USMLE(r) relevant material. This book is intended to be useful to all Health Science related fields from nursing to pharmacists, and physicians to toxicologists. The aim of this exceptional review book is to walk the reader through a rigorous approach first aimed at a grasp of the pathology to be treated. Chapters are organized in 9 Units, following a systematic approach. Key features in this new textbook include: o 900+ Most Important Drugs Along With Quick Fact Snippets o Strong Focus on Basic Drug History o Comprehensive Outline with Full Color Illustrations o Colorful synoptic tables and diagrams eases comprehension and memorization o Great for Board and Licensure Examinations o Summary table lists the drugs reviewed in the text and highlights in red the prototype drugs to memorize at the end of each chapter o Comprehensive index helps students and professional to quickly find necessary information. o Most recent guidelines and new classes of medications are included USMLE is a registered trademark of the National Board of Medical Examiners and this trademark owner does not sponsor, endorse or support Becker Professional Education in any manner.