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Principles of Pharmacology for Medical Assisting

By Jane Rice

6th Edition © 2017
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Written expressly for medical assistants by a medical assistant, PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTING, 6E delivers CAAHEP/AAMA standards and competency-based objectives in an easy-to-understand approach. After a step-by-step math review with many examples and practice problems, the author progresses through dosage calculations, pharmacology concepts and drugs, and a thorough review of medications as they relate to each body system. Helpful in-text features add interest to the readings while detailed appendices offer students a path to explore health care concepts at greater depth. Read by thousands of medical assisting students and instructors to date, PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTING has been a trusted resource for more than 26 years.

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Written expressly for medical assistants by a medical assistant, PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTING, 6E delivers CAAHEP/AAMA standards and competency-based objectives in an easy-to-understand approach. After a step-by-step math review with many examples and practice problems, the author progresses through dosage calculations, pharmacology concepts and drugs, and a thorough review of medications as they relate to each body system. Helpful in-text features add interest to the readings while detailed appendices offer students a path to explore health care concepts at greater depth. Read by thousands of medical assisting students and instructors to date, PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTING has been a trusted resource for more than 26 years.

Critical Terms: Must-know terms at the beginning of every chapter include definitions and phonetic pronunciations that help readers build a medical vocabulary and communicate effectively with peers in professional settings.

Proven Resource: Written for medical assisting programs by a seasoned medical assisting instructor, PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTING has been a trusted resource for more than 26 years.

Standards-based Content: CAAHEP/AAMA standards outlined in the beginning of each section help readers see clearly the connection between requirements and health care practice.

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Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
Acknowledgments
Section 1. Mathematics and Dosage Calculations
Section 2. Introduction to Pharmacology
Section 3. Medications, Supplements, and Drug Abuse
Section 4. Effects of Medications on Body Systems
Appendix A. Alphabetical Listing of Websites for Additional Drug Information
Appendix B. Helpful References
Appendix C. Performance Checklists

Section 1. Mathematics and Dosage Calculations

Unit 1. Numerals and Fractions
Preview this section ↗
Arabic and Roman Numerals ↗
Reading and Writing Roman Numerals ↗
Fractions ↗
Types of Common Fractions ↗
Expressing Fractions as Equivalents ↗
Expressing Improper Fractions as Mixed Numbers ↗
Expressing Mixed Numbers as Improper Fractions ↗
Relative Values of Fractions ↗
Addition of Fractions ↗
Adding Common Fractions ↗
Adding Mixed Numbers ↗
Subtraction of Fractions ↗
Subtracting Common Fractions ↗
Subtracting Mixed Numbers ↗
The Process of Cancellation ↗
Steps to Cancel ↗
Multiplication of Fractions ↗
Multiplying Common Fractions ↗
Multiplying a Fraction and a Whole Number ↗
Multiplying Mixed Numbers ↗
Division of Fractions ↗
Dividing Common Fractions ↗
Dividing a Fraction and a Whole Number ↗
Dividing Mixed Numbers ↗
Review Problems ↗
Self-Assessment ↗
Unit 2. Decimal Fractions
Understanding Decimal Fractions
Reading and Writing Decimal Fractions
Powers of 10
Expressing a Common Fraction as a Decimal Fraction
Expressing a Decimal Fraction as a Common Fraction
Addition of Decimals
Subtraction of Decimals
Multiplication of Decimals
Multiplying Decimals by 10 or Any Power of 10
Division of Decimals
Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
Dividing Whole Numbers by Decimals
Moving the Decimal Point to the Right
Multiplying the Decimal by the Place Value of the Decimal Point
Dividing Decimals by Decimals
Dividing Decimals by 10 or Any Power of 10
In Review
Percentage
Determining Quantity if a Percentage Is Given
Review Problems
Self-Assessment
Unit 3. Ratio and Proportion
Understanding Ratio
Ratio Expressed as a Quotient
Ratio Expressed as a Fraction
Ratio Expressed as a Decimal
Understanding Proportion
Solving for x
Review Problems
Self-Assessment
Unit 4. The Metric System
Introduction
Metric System Guidelines
The Language of the Metric System
The Seven Common Metric Prefixes
Fundamental Units
Conversion
Proportional Method for Converting Metric Equivalents
Moving the Decimal Method for Converting Metric Equivalents
Calculating Dosage according to Kilogram of Body Weight
Review Problems
Self-Assessment
Unit 5. Calculating Adult Dosages: Oral and Parenteral Forms
Introduction
The Oral and Parenteral Routes of Administration
Weight and Volume
Calculating Adult Dosage
Calculating Adult Dosages Using the Proportional Method
Calculating Adult Dosages Using the Formula Method
Medications Measured in Units
How to Calculate Unit Dosages
The Proportional Method
The Formula Method
Review Problems
Self-Assessment
Unit 6. Calculating Children’s Dosages
Introduction
Guidelines for Administering Pediatric Medications
Calculating Children’s Dosages
Kilogram of Body Weight
Review Problems
Self-Assessment

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