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Pharmacology and Drug Administration for Imaging Technologists

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ISBN-10: 0323030750

ISBN-13: 9780323030755

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Steven C. Jensen, Michael P. Peppers, Michael P. Peppers

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This text is a complete resource for all the imaging technologies, not just plain film radiography. It provides introductory material on pharmacological nomenclature, drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, and drugs used in imaging. It also offers comprehensive coverage of diagnostic contrast agents, along with drug administration procedures, emergency responses to drug reactions, and legal and ethical aspects of medication administration. Objectives and Key Terms open each chapter. Learning exercises include true/false, fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, and short-answer questions at the end of each chapter, with answers at the end of the book. Did You Know? boxes offer interesting…    
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Book details

List price: $66.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 10/6/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.87" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English

The Role of the Imaging Professional
Key Terms Objectives
Introduction
Historical Perspective Ethical and Legal Implications Standard of Care HIPAA NEW!
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Principles of Pharmacology
Key Terms Objectives
Introduction
Drug Nomenclature
Legend Drugs
The Legal Prescription Controlled Substances Herbal Products NEW!
Charting Drug References
Learning Exercises
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
Key Terms Objectives
Introduction
Biopharmaceutics
Pharmacokinetics
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Pharmacodynamics
Key Terms Objectives
Introduction
Mechanism of Action Drug-Response Relationships
Half-Life Therapeutic
Index Adverse Effects Drug-Drug Interactions
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Drug ClassificationsNEW!
Key Terms Objectives
Inroduction
Cardiac Medications Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet, Thrombolytic Medications
Analgesic Medications
Antihistamine Medications
Endocrine Medications
Central Nervous System Medications
Anti-Infectives Chemotherapy
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Classification, Chemistry, and Pharmacology of Contrast Agents
Key Terms Objectives
Radiopaque Contrast Media Pharmacology of Iodinated ROCM
Osmolality, Osmolarity, Osmotic Activity
Intravascular Radiopaque Contrast Media
Enteral Radiopaque Contrast Media
Paramagnetic Agents NEW!
Ultrasound Microbubble Agents NEW!
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Pharmacodynamics of Radiopaque Contrast Media
Key Terms Objectives
Iodinated Radiopaque Contrast Media
Diagnostic Pharmacodynamics Adverse
Pharmacodynamics General Adverse
Reactions Paramagnetic Agent Adverse Reactions NEW!
Ultrasound Microbubble Agent Adverse Reactions NEW!
Screening Drug-Drug Interactions
Barium Sulfate
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Routes of Drug Administration
Key Terms Objectives
Introduction
Oral Route Sublingual and Buccal Routes
Topical Route
Rectal Route
Parenteral Route
Intravenous Injection Sites NEW!
Intravenous Equipment NEW!
Intravenous Procedure NEW!
Charting NEW!
Chest Tubes and Lines NEW!
General Administration Guidelines
Learning Exercises
Infection Prevention and Control
Key Terms Objectives
Introduction
Fundamentals NEW!
Infections Prevention and Control NEW!
Medical Asepsis Hand Washing and Gloves NEW!
Good Housekeeping NEW!
Bloodborne Virus Transmission to Healthcare Personnel NEW!
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Anxiety, Phobia and Conscious SedationNEW!
Key Terms Objectives
Introduction
Conscious Sedation
Agents Used for Conscious Sedation Barbituates
Benzodiazepines Opiate Analgesics
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Pharmacology of Emergency Medications
Key Terms Objectives
Introduction
Cardiorespiratory Arrest
Emergency Medications for Cardiorespiratory Arrest
Other Cardiac Emergency Medications
Conclusion
Learning Exercises
Answer Section
Bibliography