Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology for Respiratory Care provides a reliable, complete resource and reference on cardiopulmonary pharmacology, including an overview of the structures and functions of the cardiopulmonary system as well as recent scientific advancements. Written in an easy-to-read, student-friendly style, this text covers areas crucial to respiratory care and relates these important concepts to the day-to-day duties of cardiac technicians and respiratory care therapists.
Helpful appendices focus on the most commonly-prescribed drugs for respiratory care, common sound-alike drug names, a drug identification guide, and respiratory therapy techniques. Review questions are included in each chapter for reinforcement and self-evaluation. Filled with over 100 full-color figures, tables, and photos, this text is a vital and comprehensive resource on cardiopulmonary pharmacology for respiratory therapy students.
Instructor Resources
- Instructor's Manual
- PowerPoint Slides
- Test Bank With 600 Questions and Answers
- Answer Key
- Image Bank
Companion Web Site Features
- Quizzes
- Animated Flashcards
- Crossword Puzzles
- Interactive Glossary
- Matching Exercises
- Web Site links
Table of Contents
Unit I Introduction to the Respiratory Care Profession
- Chapter 1 Cardiopulmonary and Central Nervous System Structures and Functions
- Chapter 2 Overview of Cardiopulmonary Disorders and Conditions
Unit II Principles of Pharmacology
- Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Chapter 4 Biopharmaceutics
- Chapter 5 Dosage Forms and Drug Sources
- Chapter 6 Routes of Drug Administration
- Chapter 7 Drug Dosage Calculations
- Chapter 8 Medication Errors
Unit III Treatment of Cardiopulmonary Disorders
- Chapter 9 Antianginal Medications
- Chapter 10 Antiarrhythmia Medications
- Chapter 11 Antihypertensive Medications
- Chapter 12 Heart Failure and Treatment
- Chapter 13 Diurectics
- Chapter 14 Medications for Coagulation Disorders
Unit IV Treatment of Respiratory Disorders
- Chapter 15 Antiasthma Medications
- Chapter 16 Drug Therapy for Smoking Cessation
- Chapter 17 Antitussives, Expectorants, Mucolytics, and Decongestants
- Chapter 18 Antimicrobial Medications
- Chapter 19 Drug Therapy for Pediatric Respiratory Diseases
- Chapter 20 Immunization
Unit V Treatment of Nervous System Disorders
- Chapter 21 Effects of Drugs on the Central Nervous System
- Chapter 22 Effects of Drugs on the Autonomic Nervous System
About the Authors
Jahangir Moini, MD, MPH-Professor of Allied Health, Everest University, Indialantic, Florida
Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University School of Medicine for nine years teaching medical and allied health students. The author is a professor and former director (for 15 years) of allied health programs at Everest University. As a physician and instructor for the past 35 years, Dr. Moini established several new programs for allied health.
Dr. Moini is actively involved in teaching and helping students to prepare for service in various health professions. He worked with the Brevard County Health Department as a health educator consultant for 18 years, offering continuing education courses to keep health professional up to date on the latest developments related to pharmacology, medication errors, immunizations, and other important topics. He has been an internationally-published author of various allied health books since 1999.
Product Details
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 1 edition (2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1449615600
- ISBN-13: 978-1449615604
- Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
List Price: $75.95