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This online course features animation-enhanced, self-study modules on the basic principles of pharmacology along with interactive case studies and a Drug Calculation Review module. Each chapter includes NCLEXA(R) exam-style practice quizzes along with a collection of 16 unique "Roadside Assistance" video clips to help you understand the basic mechanisms of action for important drugs you will encounter in the clinical setting. A new collection of 2,000 flashcards will also help you learn key drug information and pharmacologic principles. Also includes interactive learning activities, video clips, animations, an Audio Glossary, and an Online Drug Handbook.

Self-Study Modules 1. Overview of Pharmacology 2. Pharmaceutics 3. Pharmacokinetics 1: Absorption 4. Pharmacokinetics 2: Distribution 5. Pharmacokinetics 3: Metabolism 6. Pharmacokinetics 4: Excretion 7. Pharmacodynamic Phase 1: Plasma Drug Concentration 8. Pharmacodynamic Phase 2: Drug Receptor Theory 9. Pharmacotherapeutics 1: Drug-Drug Interactions 10. Pharmacotherapeutics 2: Drug-Food and Drug-Nutrient Interactions 11. Pharmacotherapeutics 3: Medication Misadventures 12. Drug Calculation Review Module 13. Neuropharmacology NEW! 14. Medications for Diabetes Mellitus NEW! 15. Essentials of Antibacterial Therapy NEW! UNIT RESOURCES Case Studies (26 modules) 1. Medication Errors and Medication Administration 2. The Elderly and Polypharmacy 3. Herbal Therapy 4. Antidepressants 5. Pain 6. Antiseizure/Antiepileptic Medications NEW! 7. Multiple Sclerosis NEW! 8. Dopamine for Heart Failure 9. Antiangina Medications and Coronary Heart Disease 10. Diuretics and Potassium Imbalances 11. Atrial Fibrillation NEW! 12. Acute Myocardial Infarction NEW! 13. Hypothyroidism Therapy in Pregnancy 14. Oral Antidiabetic Medications 15. Oral Contraception 16. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy NEW! 17. Osteoporosis Therapy 18. Asthma 19. Infection and Antibiotics 20. Malaria 21. Immunizations 22. Managing Side Effects of Anticancer Drugs 23. Drugs for Peptic Ulcer Disease NEW! 24. Laxatives 25. Nutrition 26. Isotretinoin Therapy in a Female Patient Case Study Quizzes (26 quizzes - one for each case) Interactive Learning Activities (220) NEW! Flashcards (130 flashcard sets, 2,000 total flashcards) NEW! Care Planning Activities (20) NEW! Practice Quizzes for the NCLEX Examination (58) Discussion Threads (80) WebLinks Image Collection (approx. 150 images) (faculty only) Test Bank (faculty only) PowerPoint Lecture Slides (faculty only) Instructor's Manual (faculty only) PowerPoint Suite of Clicker Questions (faculty only) Library of Supplemental Materials "Roadside Assistance" Video Clips (16) Animations (44) Audio Glossary (1,400+ terms) Online Drug Handbook

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