Pharmacological knowledge among medical students can have a very short 'half life': students often fail not because they have failed to study, but because they have been unable to retain key knowledge and reproduce it in an exam setting. This book takes an alternative route to the conventional approach of comprehensively exploring each individual drug and its features: not only can such an approach overwhelm and make knowledge retention difficult, but the current exam format makes questions structured in this way unlikely anyway. Instead of aiming to be completely comprehensive, it examines drugs systematically by classifications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses and side effects, enabling students to gain the distilled, functional grasp of pharmacology that their exams actually demand quickly and clearly.
Pharmacology Mind Maps is meant as a concise companion for the pharmacology students, enabling them to revise the subject in a short time through the innovative and effective technique of mind maps, after understanding the subject from a standard reference textbook. This handy manual provides the subject information in a condensed form, helping in last minute revision. Mind mapping is slowly taking over traditional methods and techniques and is explored extensively for a subject like pharmacology which is both an essential as well as a difficult subject to master for a medical student. This book will thus help the students to read, revise and recollect the subject easily and rapidly.
Systems-based to enable easy reference for the busy medical student on their clinical attachment, this guide deals with the aspects of pharmacology, with outlines of appropriate usage and recommended dosage.
Pharmacology for the Medical Student isn't a rapid review book and it's not a massive pile of information that you don't need to know. This is a pharmacology textbook written so that you can read it quickly and understand it thoroughly. With 350+ USMLE-style questions, you can test your comprehension of the material before your professor does! This book is intended for students to use with their pharmacology course in medical or physician assistant school, but it has also become a popular resource with students preparing for their licensure exams (Step 1 USMLE, PANCE, etc.) Written by Dr. Erick Bourassa, a professor of pharmacology and a former medical student, this book contains everything you need to know in pharmacology to smash the boards and feel confident during your clinical training. For verified instructors wishing to use the text in their course, presentation files and a large test bank (separate from the questions included in the book) are available free of charge. To receive access to these files, contact the author directly.
The book blendes the essentials of basic pharmacology and clinical pharmacology so that the transition from classroom to hospital is less abrupt. Students report that the book is most effective when lecture notes are written directly on the tables and margins, providing a single, concise guide for finals and the National Boards.
The bestselling card-based pharmacology review for medical and allied health students, this 250+ card set readies students for board exams and clinical wards with fast access to essential coverage of both fundamental and organ system-specific information for the most clinically relevant drugs. Topic selection reflects the expert curriculum guidance of the National Board of Medical Examiners and reinforces understanding of major drug classes as well as specific drugs. Now available in print or a convenient new digital format optimized for mobile devices, this fifth edition familiarizes students with the most current drugs prescribed in clinical settings and features an enhanced full-color format to provide students the most efficient and effective pharmacologic review.
Delivers the critical information primary care providers need to be thoroughly informed prescribers This unique resource—an evidence-based pharmacology text and reference for advanced practice students and clinicians—guides users in analyzing the pharmacological foundations of drug therapy and fosters the development of sound clinical judgment in determining the appropriate medication for every patient across the lifespan. Targeting the specific needs of APRN and PA students and clinicians, the text is a “bridge” between standard, lengthy pharmacology texts and quick pocket references that lack information regarding key pharmacotherapy principles. Featuring an applied therapeutic approach to major disorders and their pharmacologic treatment, the book examines how medications act on the body and visa versa, while teaching the rationale for using specific therapeutic agents or drug classes. Each chapter includes case studies that apply the concepts discussed, relevant diagnostic studies, applicable guidelines, genomics, and important lifespan considerations. Of special interest is a chapter on pharmacogenetics explaining the basic principles underlying our current understanding of genetic variations in response to pharmacotherapy and adverse drug reactions. Easily digestible chapters include objectives and review questions. Ancillary resources include an instructor manual with learning objectives, chapter summaries, and case studies; chapter PowerPoint slides; test bank; and image bank. Key Features: Delivers an applied, evidence-based foundation on the basic science underlying prescribing Targets the specific needs of APRN and PA students and professionals and related healthcare providers Provides clinical decision-making tools and principles to support sound prescribing judgment Focuses on synthesizing drugs to manage commonly occurring disorders Includes strategies for addressing the needs of specific populations throughout the lifespan Includes abundant case studies illuminating key concepts Includes a robust instructor manual with learning objectives, chapter summaries, and case studies; PowerPoint slides; test bank; and image bank. Purchase includes access to the eBook for use on most mobile devices or computers.
The highest-rated pharmacology book on Amazon is now available in its second edition! Consistent with the first edition, this book avoids inundating you with piles of information that aren't necessary at your level of training. Instead, Pharmacology for the Medical Student focuses on what is most important - explaining why drugs do what they do and giving you the foundation necessary to smash the boards! This new edition contains over 300 brand new USMLE-style questions so you can test your comprehension of the material - no more guessing whether you've understood the material or not. This book is intended for students to use with their pharmacology course in medical or physician assistant school, but it has also become a popular resource with students preparing for their licensure exams (Step 1 USMLE, PANCE, etc.) This new edition contains expanded coverage of some older drugs and includes new additions to the market. However, the most important concepts and most commonly asked about drugs are indicated throughout the text so that you can focus your studying if you're crunched for time.
This new book from The Secrets Series covers not only mechanisms of action, uses, and pharmacokinetics of all major drugs and new arrivals, it also includes a clear explanation of the physiology and biochemistry behind the concepts-and it relates this material to clinical pharmacology and therapeutics. Perfect for the current pharmacology curriculum and practical enough for everyday clinical use. Excellent quick refresher for practitioners and nurses Presents coverage of major drugs as well as new arrivals Geared toward use in pharmacology courses Appendix discusses areas in pharmacology that are difficult for students (e.g., cardiac action potential) Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" Bulleted lists, algorithms, and illustrations for quick review 50 succinct chapters written by experts their fields All the most important "need-to-know" questions and answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series(R) Thorough, highly detailed index
