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Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting

by: RICE

Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting

by: RICE

ISBN 13:
9780766803251
ISBN 10:
0766803252
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 10/08/1998
Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
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This revised edition is a comprehensive introduction to pharmacology for medical assistants, covering basic mathematics, systems of measurement, the calculation of dosages, medication administration, and essential drug information as it relates to classification and/or effects on body systems. An emphasis on safety and delivery of professional care is found throughout the text. It covers AAMA standards and competencies for an accredited educational program for the medical assistant as outlined in the AAMA Role Delineation Study.

Acknowledgments

(2)

Preface

xiii

SECTION 1 Mathematics and Dosage Calculations

(82)

Unit 1 Numerals and Fractions

(14)

Objectives

(1)

Vocabulary

(1)

Arabic and Roman Numerals

(1)

Fractions

(2)

Relative Values of Fractions

(1)

Addition of Fractions

(1)

Subtraction of Fractions

(2)

The Process of Cancellation

(1)

Multiplication of Fractions

(2)

Division of Fractions

(1)

Review Problems

(2)

Self Assessment Test

(1)

Unit 2 Decimal Fractions

(18)

Objectives

(1)

Vocabulary

(1)

Understanding Decimal Fractions

(1)

Reading and Writing Decimal Fractions

(2)

Expressing a Common Fraction as a Decimal Fraction

(1)

Expressing a Decimal Fraction as a Common Fraction

(1)

Addition of Decimals

(1)

Subtraction of Decimals

(1)

Multiplication of Decimals

(1)

Division of Decimals

(7)

Percentage

(1)

Determining Quantity if a Percent Is Given

(1)

Review Problems

(2)

Self Assessment Test

(1)

Unit 3 Ratio and Proportion

(7)

Objectives

(1)

Vocabulary

(1)

Understanding Ratio

(1)

Understanding Proportion

(3)

Review Problems

(1)

Self Assessment Test

(1)

Unit 4 The Metric System

(11)

Objectives

(1)

Vocabulary

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Metric System Guidelines

(1)

The Language of the Metric System

(1)

Fundamental Units

(4)

Conversion

(2)

Calculating Dosage According to Kilogram of Body Weight

(1)

Review Problems

(1)

Self Assessment Test

(1)

Unit 5 Household Measures and Apothecaries' Measurements

(8)

Objectives

(1)

Vocabulary

(1)

Household Measures

(2)

Conversion

(1)

Apothecaries' Measurements

(1)

Conversion

(1)

Review Problems

(1)

Self Assessment Test

(1)

Unit 6 Temperature Equivalents

(6)

Objectives

(1)

Vocabulary

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Converting a Fahrenheit Reading to the Celsius Scale

(1)

Converting a Celsius Reading to the Fahrenheit Scale

(3)

Review Problems

(1)

Self Assessment Test

(1)

Unit 7 Calculating Adult Dosages: Oral and Parenteral Forms

(9)

Objectives

(1)

Vocabulary

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Routes of Administration

(1)

Weight and Volume

(1)

Calculating Adult Dosage

(2)

Medications Measured in Units

(1)

Insulin

(1)

How to Calculate Unit Dosages

(1)

Review Problems

(1)

Self Assessment Test

(2)

Unit 8 Calculating Children's Dosages

(7)

Objectives

(1)

Vocabulary

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Guidelines for Administering Pediatric Medications

(1)

Calculating Children's Dosages

(3)

Review Problems

(1)

Self Assessment Test

(1)

SECTION 2 Introduction to Pharmacology

(126)

Unit 9 Drug Sources, Schedules, and Dosages

(13)

Objectives

(1)

Vocabulary

(1)

Introduction

(1)

Drugs

(1)

Sources of Drugs

(2)

Drug Legislation

(3)

Drug References

(3)

Drug Dosage

(2)

Review Questions

(2)

Unit 10 Forms of Drugs and How They Act

(12)

Objectives

(1)

Vocabulary

(1)

Introduction

(4)

Routes of Administration

103

(1)

Classification of Drugs/Therapeutic Action

104

(1)

Principle Actions of Drugs

104

(3)

Factors That Affect Drug Action

107

(1)

Undesirable Actions of Drugs

107

(1)

Review Questions

107

(3)

Unit 11 The Medication Order

110

(11)

Objectives

110

(1)

Vocabulary

110

(1)

Introduction

111

(1)

The Medication Order

111

(3)

The Medication Label

114

(4)

Abbreviations

118

(1)

Review Questions

118

(3)

Unit 12 Medication Administration Essentials

121

(12)

Objectives

121

(1)

Vocabulary

121

(1)

Legal Implications

122

(1)

The "Six Rights" of Proper Drug Administration

122

(2)

Essential Medication Guidelines

124

(2)

Safe Storage of Medications

126

(3)

Documentation of Drug Administration

129

(1)

Ethical Considerations

130

(1)

Medication Error

130

(1)

Review Questions

131

(2)

Unit 13 Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

133

(19)

Objectives

133

(1)

Vocabulary

133

(1)

Introduction

134

(1)

Administration of Oral Medications

134

(3)

Administration of Ophthalmic Medications

137

(1)

Administration of Otic Medications

137

(1)

Administration of Nasal Medications

137

(3)

Administration of Rectal Medications

140

(4)

Special Delivery Medications

144

(1)

Inhalation Methods

145

(1)

Administration of Oxygen

146

(1)

Methods of Oxygen Delivery

147

(2)

Oxygen Safety Precautions

149

(1)

Review Questions

149

(3)

Unit 14 Parenteral Equipment and Supplies

152

(26)

Objectives

152

(1)

Vocabulary

152

(1)

Introduction

153

(1)

Parts of a Syringe

153

(1)

Classification of Syringes

153

(5)

Measuring Medication in a Syringe

158

(1)

Hypodermic Needles

159

(3)

Preparing Equipment and Supplies for an Injection

162

(9)

Mixing Two Medications in One Syringe-Needle Unit

171

(4)

Review Questions

175

(3)

Unit 15 Administration of Parenteral Medications

178

(20)

Objectives

178

(1)

Vocabulary

178

(1)

Introduction

179

(1)

Advantages of the Parenteral Route

179

(1)

Disadvantages of the Parenteral Route

179

(1)

Preparing the Patient for an Injection

180

(1)

Patient Assessment

180

(1)

Site Selection

181

(1)

Marking the Correct Site for Intramuscular Injection

182

(2)

Basic Guidelines for the Administration of Injections

184

(8)

"Z"-Track Method of Intramuscular Injection

192

(1)

Special Considerations for the Administration of Insulin

193

(1)

Review Questions

195

(3)

Unit 16 Allergy: An Overview

198

(11)

Objectives

198

(1)

Vocabulary

198

(1)

Introduction

199

(1)

Appearance of Symptoms

199

(1)

Allergic Rhinitis

200

(1)

Diagnosis

200

(2)

Treatment

202

(2)

Administration of Allergenic Extracts

204

(2)

Review Questions

206

(3)

SECTION 3 Drugs, Vitamins and Minerals, and Substance Abuse

209

(118)

Unit 17 Antibiotic Agents

211

(23)

Objectives

211

(1)

Vocabulary

211

(1)

Introduction

212

(1)

Spotlight: Deadly Infections

212

(2)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

214

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

214

(1)

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

214

(1)

Treatment of Infectious Diseases

215

(1)

Adverse Reactions

216

(1)

Major Antibiotic Groupings

217

(9)

Other Important Antibiotics

226

(2)

Additional Antibiotics

228

(1)

Spot Check

229

(2)

Antiseptics and Disinfectants

231

(1)

Review Questions

231

(3)

Unit 18 Antifungal, Antiviral, and Immunizing Agents

234

(25)

Objectives

234

(1)

Vocabulary

234

(1)

Introduction

235

(1)

Antifungal Agents

236

(1)

Antiviral Agents

237

(4)

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

241

(2)

Spotlight: HIV in Babies and Children

243

(2)

Special Considerations: The Child

245

(1)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

245

(2)

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

247

(3)

Immunization

250

(6)

Spot Check

256

(1)

Review Questions

256

(3)

Unit 19 Antineoplastic Agents

259

(18)

Objectives

259

(1)

Vocabulary

259

(1)

Introduction

260

(1)

Spotlight: Breast Cancer

260

(2)

Spotlight: Abnormal Conditions of the Prostate Gland

262

(2)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

264

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

265

(1)

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

265

(1)

Chemotherapy with Antineoplastic Agents

266

(2)

Care of Chemotherapy Patients

268

(1)

Classifications of Antineoplastic Agents

269

(2)

Combination Chemotherapy

271

(1)

Other Forms of Treatment for Cancer

271

(2)

Spot Check

273

(1)

Review Questions

274

(3)

Unit 20 Vitamins and Minerals

277

(13)

Objectives

277

(1)

Vocabulary

277

(1)

Introduction

278

(1)

The Food Guide Pyramid

278

(1)

Spotlight: Proper Nutrition--A Plan to Improve Health

279

(1)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

280

Special Considerations: The Child

279

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

281

(1)

Vitamins

282

(1)

Minerals

282

(5)

Spot Check

287

(1)

Review Questions

287

(3)

Unit 21 Psychotropic Agents

290

(21)

Objectives

290

(1)

Vocabulary

290

(1)

Introduction

291

(1)

Spotlight: Stress and Anxiety

291

(2)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

293

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

294

(1)

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

294

(1)

Antianxiety Agents

294

(2)

Antidepressant Agents

296

(7)

Antimanic Agent(s)

303

(1)

Antipsychotic Agents

304

(3)

Spot Check

307

(1)

Review Questions

308

(3)

Unit 22 Substance Abuse

311

(16)

Objectives

311

(1)

Vocabulary

311

(1)

Introduction

312

(1)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

312

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

313

(2)

Critical Thinking Questions Activities

315

(1)

Getting Started on Drugs

315

(1)

Groups of Drugs

315

(4)

Spotlight: Inhalant Abuse and the Return of LSD

319

(2)

Recognizing Substance Abuse

321

(1)

Substance Abuse in the Workplace

321

(1)

Services Available

321

(1)

Spot Check

322

(1)

Review Questions

323

(4)

SECTION 4 Effects of Medications on Body Systems

327

(164)

Unit 23 Medications Used for Musculoskeletal System Disorders

329

(16)

Objectives

329

(1)

Vocabulary

329

(1)

Introduction

330

(1)

Spotlight: Exercise--Benefits and Injuries

330

(1)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

331

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

332

(1)

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

332

(1)

Anti-inflammatory Drugs

332

(3)

Other Antirheumatic Agents

335

(3)

Agents Used to Treat Gout

338

(1)

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

338

(2)

Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

340

(1)

Skeletal Muscle Stimulants

340

(2)

Spot Check

342

(1)

Review Questions

343

(2)

Unit 24 Medications Used for Gastrointestinal System Disorders

345

(21)

Objectives

345

(1)

Vocabulary

345

(1)

Introduction

346

(1)

Spotlight: Ulcers and Helicobacter pylori Bacteria

347

(1)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

348

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

348

(1)

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

349

(1)

Antacids

349

(2)

Histamine H(2)-Receptor Antagonist

351

(2)

Other Ulcer Medications

353

(1)

Antispasmodics/Anticholinergics

353

(1)

Laxatives

354

(3)

Antidiarrheal Agents

357

(1)

Anthelmintics

358

(1)

Antiprotozoal Agents

359

(2)

Antiemetics

361

(1)

Emetics

361

(1)

Spot Check

361

(1)

Review Questions

362

(4)

Unit 25 Medications Used for Circulatory System Disorders

366

(26)

Objectives

366

(1)

Vocabulary

366

(1)

Introduction

367

(1)

Spotlight: Heart Disease

368

(2)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

370

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

371

(1)

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

371

(1)

How Drugs Affect the Heart

372

(7)

Drugs That Affect the Blood

379

(6)

Agents Used in Treating Megaloblastic Anemias

385

(2)

Antilipemic Agents

387

(2)

Spot Check

389

(1)

Review Questions

389

(3)

Unit 26 Medications That Affect the Respiratory System

392

(20)

Objectives

392

(1)

Vocabulary

392

(1)

Introduction

393

(1)

Antihistamines

394

(1)

Decongestants

395

(1)

Antitussives

396

(2)

Expectorants and Mucolytics

398

(2)

Bronchodilators

400

(3)

Inhalational Corticosteroids

403

(1)

Spotlight: Tuberculosis

404

(2)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

406

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

407

(1)

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

408

(1)

Spot Check

409

(1)

Review Questions

409

(3)

Unit 27 Diuretics and Medications Used for Urinary System Disorders

412

(19)

Objectives

412

(1)

Vocabulary

412

(1)

Introduction

413

(1)

Diuretics

413

(7)

Spotlight: Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Cystitis

420

(1)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

421

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

422

(1)

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

422

(1)

Spot Check

423

(1)

Urinary Tract Antibacterials

423

(2)

Urinary Tract Antiseptics

425

(2)

Treatment of Urologic Disorders

427

(1)

Selected Agents That Discolor Urine

428

(1)

Review Questions

428

(3)

Unit 28 Medications Used in Treatment of Endocrine Disorders

431

(17)

Objectives

431

(1)

Vocabulary

431

(1)

Introduction

432

(1)

The Pituitary

432

(1)

The Thyroid

433

(3)

The Parathyroids

436

(1)

The Adrenals

436

(1)

The Pancreas (Islets of Langerhans)

436

(1)

Spotlight: Diabetes Mellitus

436

(2)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

438

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

439

(1)

Critical Thinking Questions Activities

440

(1)

Insulin

440

(2)

Spot Check

442

(1)

Oral Hypoglycemic Agents

443

(2)

Review Questions

445

(3)

Unit 29 Medications That Affect the Nervous System

448

(24)

Objectives

448

(1)

Vocabulary

448

(1)

Introduction

449

(1)

Spotlight: Pain

450

(2)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

452

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

453

(1)

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

453

(1)

Analgesics

454

(2)

Analgesic-Antipyretics

456

(1)

Spot Check

457

(1)

Sedatives and Hypnotics

458

(2)

Antiparkinsonian Drugs

460

(2)

Anticonvulsants

462

(3)

Anesthetics

465

(1)

Ophthalmic Drugs

465

(2)

Drugs Used in Vertigo, Motion Sickness, and Vomiting

467

(1)

Review Questions

468

(4)

Unit 30 Medications That Affect the Reproductive System

472

(19)

Objectives

472

(1)

Vocabulary

472

(1)

Introduction

473

(1)

Female Hormones

473

(6)

Spotlight: Birth Control

479

(2)

Oral Contraceptives

481

(2)

Male Hormones

483

(2)

Drugs Used During Labor and Delivery

485

(1)

Special Considerations: The Older Adult

486

(1)

Special Considerations: The Child

486

(1)

Critical Thinking Questions/Activities

487

(1)

Spot Check

487

(1)

Review Questions

488

(3)

Answer Key

491

(34)

Drug Index

525

(10)

General Index

535

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