Chapter 12 Drug treatment of cardiovascular disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 190 Anatomy and physiology 191 The heart 191 The blood vessels 192 Positive inotropic drugs 192 Digoxin 192 Phosphodiesterase inhibitors…
Chapter 14 Drugs acting on the central nervous system CHAPTER CONTENTS Anatomy and physiology 246 Synapse and chemical transmitters 246 The brain 246 Common disorders 247 Insomnia 247 Non-drug treatment…
Chapter 21 Nutrition and blood, fluid and electrolytes CHAPTER CONTENTS Nutrition 415 Introduction 415 Nutritional support 415 Protein 415 Energy 416 Electrolytes and trace elements 416 Vitamins 416 Nutritional assessment…
Chapter 8 Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 125 Pharmacokinetics 125 Absorption 125 Distribution 126 Transfer barriers 127 Metabolism and excretion 127 Pharmacogenetics 128 Renal disease 128 Dose–effect relationship 129…
Chapter 13 Drug treatment of respiratory disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Anatomy and physiology 225 Asthma 226 Overview 226 Allergic conditions 227 Non-pharmacological management 227 Pharmacological management 227 Administration of drugs for…
Chapter 11 Drug treatment of gastrointestinal disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 163 Drug treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract 164 Anatomy and physiology 164 Disorders and their treatment 166 Drug…
Chapter 25 Drug treatment of skin disorders CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 487 Anatomy and physiology 488 Epidermis 488 Dermis 488 Accessory organs 489 Common conditions and their treatment 490 Eczema 490…
Chapter 18 Drugs used in kidney diseases CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 369 Anatomy and physiology 370 Production of urine 370 Excretion of urine 371 Water balance 371 Electrolyte balance 371 Diuretics…
Chapter 26 Palliative care CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 513 Pain 514 Pain in palliative care 514 Assessment of pain 515 Pain threshold 515 Treatment of pain 515 Case study 517 Patient…
Chapter 19 Drug treatment of malignant disease CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 378 Aetiology 379 Classification of cancers 379 Spread of cancer 379 Presentation 379 Diagnosis and treatment options 379 Cell biology…
