Veterinary Pharmacology

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Designed and written specifically for veterinary nurses, it focuses on the practical application of knowledge and encourages a problem-solving approach by introducing a discussion of the potential uses of drugs and exploring a variety of therapies. The text builds upon a general background of anatomy and physiology, chemical sciences and microbiology enabling the reader to understand and engage with the topic more fully. Photographs and detailed line drawings illustrate the more complex areas of pharmacology and aid comprehension of the general action mechanisms of the various drugs discussed. Complicated concepts are presented in a user-friendly way to maximise understanding.

• The first book on pharmacology that meets the needs of every veterinary nurse - from student to qualified
• Each chapter is headed with a list of learning outcomes for easy use
• Inclusion of self-test questions to aid revision
• A useful reference tool in clinical situations
• Offers practical advice on pharmacy management

• Recent research into drug therapy is included and future pharmacological therapies and recommended treatment protocols are discussed

  Zusammenfassung
  Focuses on the practical application of knowledge and aims to encourage a problem-solving approach by introducing a discussion of the potential uses of drugs and exploring a variety of therapies. This text features photographs and detailed line drawings, illustrating the complex areas of pharmacology.

  Inhalt

  Preface

  Section 1: Introduction to pharmacology

  Ch 1: The role of the veterinary nurse in drug therapy

  Ch 2: Pharmacy law

  Ch 3: Pharmacy practice

  Ch 4: General pharmacology

  Section 2: The sciences

  Ch 5: Biology

  Ch 6: Chemical sciences

  Ch 7: Microbiology

  Section 3: Applied pharmacology

  Ch 8: The treatment of infections

  Ch 9: Immunological products

  Ch 10: Pharmaceutical preparations used for their actions on the respiratory system

  Ch 11: Pharmaceutical preparations for the cardiovascular system

  Ch 12: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the gastrointestinal tract

  Ch 13: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the genito-urinary system

  Ch 14: Pharmaceutical preparations for the CNS and neuromuscular drugs

  Ch 15: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the treatment of endocrine disorders

  Ch 16: Pharmaceutical preparations used in the eye, ear, nose, throat and mouth

  Ch 17: Pharmaceutical preparations used in dermatology

  Ch 18: Pharmaceutical preparations used for malignant disease and immunosuppression

  Ch 19: Pharmaceutical preparations used to treat poisoning cases

  Ch 20: Pharmaceutical preparations used for nutrition and fluid balance

  Ch 21: Premedicants and local and general anaesthetics

  Ch 22: Analgesics

  Glossary

  Appendix: Multiple Choice Questions for Animal Nursing Assistants

  Index