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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.

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