Pharmacology (Mosby's Crash Course Series)

This text first takes you through the fundamental principles of pharmacology considering molecular basis, drugs and receptors, pharmacokinetics and drug interactions. Part II covers clinical pharmacology, and deals firstly with antibacterial and antiviral drugs, the treatment of cancer, and pain. This is followed by a consideration of pharmacology as applied to specific organ systems and tissues. Drugs are described in terms of the diseases they are used to treat, and organised by body system. Multiple-choice, short-answer and essay questions make up Part III and allow you to assess your progress and test your exam performance after you have studied this text.