{"product_id":"rapid-medicines-management-for-healthcare-professionals-isbn-9781119397724","title":"Rapid Medicines Management for Healthcare Professionals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRapid Medicines Management for Healthcare Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible, easy-to-use reference guide to safe and effective use of medicines in clinical practice. Introducing readers to the key principles of pharmacology and medicines management, this book addresses the essential elements encountered in healthcare practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClear, concise chapters explain the principles of clinical pharmacology, examine the formulation, administration, and monitoring of medicines, outline the characteristics of common drugs, and explore practical considerations such as vaccinations and evidence-based medicine. Blank templates allow readers to create customised drug information sheets, whilst a glossary enables easy access to explanations of key pharmacological concepts and terminology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers quick reference to essential pharmacological knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers both pharmacological theory and real-world applications of managing medicines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes practical information on commonly prescribed drugs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplements standard reference sources such as the British National Formulary (BNF)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping readers make informed medicines management decisions and render the best possible care, \u003ci\u003eRapid Medicines Management for Healthcare Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable resource for students and qualified nurses, as well as other healthcare professionals with an interest in medicine management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I Underpinning Theory 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction to Pharmacodynamics 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Synaptic Transmission 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Neurotransmitters I 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Neurotransmitters II 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Receptors 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Agonists and Antagonists 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Enzymes as Drug Targets 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Transport Proteins and Channels 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Hormones 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Introduction to Pharmacokinetics 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Absorption 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Distribution 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Metabolism 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Cytochrome P450 Enzyme Inhibitors and Inducers 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Elimination 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II Applied Theory 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Routes of Administration: Oral 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Routes of Administration: Inhalation 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Routes of Administration: Topical 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Routes of Administration: Transdermal 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Routes of Administration: Injection 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Routes of Administration: Rectal 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Drugs in Pregnancy 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Drugs in Breast‐feeding 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Drugs in Children 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Drugs in Hepatic Impairment 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Drugs in Renal Impairment 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Biologic Medicines 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Pharmacogenetics 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Adverse Drug Reactions 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Drug Interactions 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Drug Allergy and Anaphylaxis 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III Therapeutics 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Therapeutics Chapter Template 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Anti‐emetics 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Antacids and Anti‐Secretory Medicines 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Laxatives 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Drugs Acting on the Renin Angiotensin System 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Beta‐Blockers 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Diuretics 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Anticoagulants 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Antiplatelets 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Inotropes 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Anti‐anginals 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Calcium Channel Blockers 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 Drugs for Hyperlipidaemia 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45 Antihistamines 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46 Bronchodilators 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47 Oxygen 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e48 Antipsychotics 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e49 Clozapine 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e50 Antidepressants 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e51 Benzodiazepines and Z‐Drugs 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e52 Dopamine‐enhancing Drugs 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e53 Lithium 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e54 Drugs for Dementia 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e55 Anticonvulsants 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e56 Drugs for Alcohol Withdrawal 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e57 Nicotine Replacement Therapy 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e58 Paracetamol 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e59 Opioids 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e60 Antibacterials 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e61 Antifungals 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e62 Antivirals 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e63 Insulin 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e64 Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e65 Steroids 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e66 Contraceptives 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e67 Drugs for Urinary Incontinence and Retention 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e68 Drugs for Osteoporosis 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e69 Vitamins 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e70 Drugs for Eczema, Psoriasis, and Skin Conditions 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e71 Non‐steroidal Anti‐inflammatory Drugs 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e72 Local Anaesthetics 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e73 Blank Therapeutics Chapter Template 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection IV Practice Considerations 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e74 Vaccinations 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e75 Antimicrobial Stewardship 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e76 Substance Misuse 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e77 Medicines Licensing and Classification 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e78 Who Can Prescribe and Who Can Administer Medicines? 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e79 Medicines Storage 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e80 The 5Rs 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e81 Covert Administration 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e82 Evidence‐based Medicine 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 291\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Deslandes\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Young\u003c\/b\u003e is Academic Subject Manager and Head of Post Registration Provision, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Pitcher\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRAPID\u003c\/b\u003e Medicines Management for Healthcare Professionals \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRapid Medicines Management for Healthcare Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible, easy-to-use reference guide to safe and effective use of medicines in clinical 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