An introductory guide covering the fundamentals of pharmacology, including the definition of pharmacokinetics (ADME: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion) and pharmacodynamics. It details drug absorption characteristics (acidic vs. basic drugs, e.g., NSAIDs and Morphine), distribution mechanisms, and the concepts of metabolism (first pass hepatic metabolism) and excretion, specifically tailored for nursing officer examinations.
Detailed notes focusing on pharmaceutical agents, including microsomal enzyme inducers and inhibitors, using competitive exam mnemonics. Topics covered include antifungal, antiepileptic (Phenytoin, Carbamazepine), and anti-tubercular drugs (Rifampicin, Streptomycin), highlighting crucial side effects (e.g., HOT MALIKA) and associated nursing care protocols.
Ebook Info
Published: 2011
Number of pages: 329 pages
Format: PDF
File Size: 11.1 MB
Authors: Adam J. Cohen
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This comprehensive and detailed text deals...
A comprehensive analysis of retinal and choroidal angiogenesis, covering cellular and molecular mechanisms, various study models including animal models of choroidal neovascularization, oxygen-induced retinopathy, and diabetic retinopathy, and detailed molecular characterization focusing on factors like IGF-1, hypoxia, HIF-1, VEGF, and Protein Kinase C.
A comprehensive guide designed for clinicians, detailing the major changes, new criteria, and classifications introduced in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). It also addresses the integration with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD).
This volume is part of the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology series (ESST), providing unprecedented, peer-reviewed coverage intended for scientists, engineers, and policy makers. It focuses specifically on the field of Infectious Diseases within the broader context of sustainability science and technology.
This text addresses the diagnosis and investigation of disease through the advent of high throughput technologies (such as proteomics, genomics, and metabolomics) enabling the discovery of new markers related to autoimmune disorders, cancers, endocrine diseases, and more. It is part of the 'Biomarkers in Disease: Methods, Discoveries and Applications' series, with this specific volume focusing on biomarkers relevant to nutrition, written by international experts.
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Published: 2017
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Format: PDF
File Size: 71.47 MB
Authors: Ian Peate
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Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and...
A handbook and clinical examination guide specifically designed for preparation for the MRCP PACES examination, covering various clinical stations and specialties including respiratory, general internal medicine, and nephrology.
This book focuses on recent strategies and techniques in drug delivery specifically aimed at tumors. It explores the historical concept of 'magic bullets' and addresses the limitations of conventional therapies, malignant tumor migration, and drug resistance, highlighting contemporary advances in materials science and drug delivery technology.
A comprehensive textbook covering the fundamental concepts, study designs, statistical methods, and practical applications of epidemiology in controlling disease outbreaks and improving population health outcomes.
This book advocates for the essential role of unrestricted outdoor play in healthy child development. Drawing on experience and scientific research, the author, an occupational therapist, explains why free play is necessary for strengthening children's sensory, motor, social, and intellectual capacities, countering modern trends of over-scheduling and restricted movement.
