Pharmacology Volume 4 - Pharmacology - E-book - ePub

Pharmacology Volume 4 of 5In courses Pharmacology Volume 1, Pharmacology Volume 2, and Pharmacology Volume 3, various topics pertaining to anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology were presented. Specifically, topics like drug references, the physiology of the nervous system, nervous system drugs, and dermatological agents were introduced. In this course, Pharmacology Volume 4, other systems of the body (for example, the digestive system) and the drugs used to treat conditions of those systems will be discussed.
As in the other pharmacology courses, you will be provided background material in anatomy, physiology, and pathology in order to help you learn about the specific drugs discussed in the course. This course is part of our Pharmacology series. Includes a questions and answers section at the end of each lesson. Full illustrations and diagrams included. Lessons:- The Human Digestive System- Antacids and Digestants- Emetics, Antiemetics, and Antidiarrheals- Cathartics- Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy- Review of the Endocrine System- Thyroid, Antithyroid, and Parathyroid Preparations- Reproductive Hormones and Oral Contraceptives- Adrenocortical Hormones- Insulin and the Oral Hypoglycemic Agents- Oxytocics and Ergot Alkaloids