Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 8th Edition

By

• Douglas S. Gardenhire, EdD(c), RRT-NPS, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

With an approach to learning as progressive as its content, Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 8^th Edition simplifies the process of learning challenging pharmacology material like never before. Rau’s effective approach uses broken-down terminology, relatable explanations, reader-friendly writing, and additional workbook guidance to help you easily master the text’s cutting-edge content – which includes the latest terms, pronunciations, in-depth sleep pharmacology, reality-based case studies, and SOAP assessment opportunities. Plus, the online interactive flashcards and audio pronunciation glossary offer additional learning formats tailored to your digital preferences.

New to This Edition

• NEW! Chapter on sleep and sleep pharmacology keeps you at the forefront of this growing issue in respiratory care.
• NEW! Online interactive flashcard program on Evolve features the most common respiratory care drugs mentioned in the book and includes:
  • Generic name/trade name
  • Mechanism of action
  • Indications and dosage
  • Contraindications
  • Side effects
• NEW! Appendix provides a variety of lists and tables to prepare you for exams and professional practice.
  • List of the most commonly prescribed respiratory medications and acceptable mixtures of each
  • Units and System Measurements section with the common units of drug measurements andconversion charts for temperature, liquid and solid forms, and drug estimation times and body weight estimations
• NEW! Audio glossary of pharmacology terms on Evolve helps you master pronunciation and improve term recall.

Key Features

• Improved readability makes it easier for you to grasp difficult material.
• Expanded! Key terms and definitions include over 275 terms with pronunciations.
• Companion workbook offers a wide range of activities that help you apply knowledge gained from the core text and break down more difficult concepts beyond NBRC style multiple-choice questions.
• Clinical Scenarios with follow-up SOAP assessment provide you with a reality-based patient case study and an opportunity to indicate standardized treatment.
• Inside back cover offers a quick-reference list of the most commonly used abbreviations in pharmacology with full application.
• Full-color format draws out special features and creates a more reader-friendly text.
• Glossary aids your comprehension of pharmacology terminology.
  • Learning objectives parallel the recall, analysis, and application levels tested on the NBRC exam to prepare you for credentialing.
  • Key terms with definitions enable you to quickly master essential terminology.
  • Key Points boxes guide you in preparing for tests by identifying the most important concepts in each chapter.
  • Self-assessment questions allow you to test yourself on key information within the chapter.
  • Student Resources on Evolve, including an audio glossary and electronic flashcards, provide opportunities to hone your understanding of respiratory pharmacology concepts.
  • Type :Original PDF 

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