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This reference for athletic trainers and students covers pharmacological treatment strategies and management. Early chapters review pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, rewritten for accessibility in this second edition, and discuss medication management in athletic training facilities. The rest of the book contains chapters devoted to different drug classes for treating various conditions. Final chapters cover safety, quality, and federal regulations related to herbal supplements (new to this edition), performance enhancing drugs, and drug testing in sports. This edition also contains new chapters on drugs for treating diabetes and mental illness. Learning features include key point summaries and review boxes, concept maps, and a new section in each chapter on the role of the athletic trainer. There is also an extensive glossary. Houglum is Assistant Dean and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (emeritus), College of Pharmacy at South Dakota State University. Harrelson is the Director of Organizational Development and Education with DCH Health System. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition has expanded the comprehensive and unique aspect of pharmacology presented in the best-selling first edition by introducing new information on:• Drug and treatment strategies. • Aspects of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including treatment strategies, the disease process, diagnosis & monitoring of diabetes, and issues that are important for the athletic trainer. • The foundational concepts and pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, various anxiety disorders, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. • Discussion of herbal supplements, federal regulations, and safety & quality issues related to herbal supplements.Dr. Joel Houglum and Dr. Gary Harrelson have updated Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition to be more user-friendly by incorporating revised information on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, making it even easier for students to understand, while still providing the depth of information desired by faculty.Features of the Second Edition: • Educational prompts are provided in each chapter in the form of an advanced chapter organizer. • Shadow boxes throughout to remind students of previously discussed topics. • Summaries at the end of each section to reinforce learning. • A section in each chapter on the role of the athletic trainer regarding the disease process and drug therapy. • New ancillary materials specifically for faculty that include PowerPoint slides and test bank questions. Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition will be the go-to resource to determine the best pharmacological treatment strategy and management by athletic trainers.
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