Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 11th Edition ()
By Douglas S. Gardenhire EdD RRT-NPS FAARC
Introducing “Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology” by Douglas S. Gardenhire EdD RRT-NPS FAARC
Are you a student, healthcare professional, or anyone interested in mastering the complex subject of respiratory pharmacology? Look no further than “Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology,” the preeminent text on the subject for over 30 years. Authored by Douglas S. Gardenhire EdD RRT-NPS FAARC, this comprehensive book is designed to simplify the process of learning pharmacology material and provide a solid foundation in respiratory care.
With its easy-to-grasp terminology, relatable explanations, and reader-friendly writing style, “Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology” makes learning pharmacology a breeze. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional looking to refresh your knowledge, this book is packed with valuable information that will help you excel in your career.
Mastering Respiratory Care Pharmacology
Divided into three logical sections, “Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology” covers the basics of respiratory care, frequently used drugs, and critical care medications. This comprehensive approach ensures that you have a thorough understanding of all aspects of respiratory pharmacology.
In the latest 11th edition, you’ll find updated content that reflects the most recent advancements in the field. The book includes information on recently approved FDA drugs, drug approvals, COVID-19 coverage, and new and updated Clinical Connection boxes that focus on important clinical questions. These boxes help you connect the information in the text to real-world clinical scenarios, and address how Respiratory Therapists can educate patients about their medications.
Features and Benefits
Here are some key features and benefits of “Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology” that make it an essential resource:
- Clinical scenarios and SOAP assessment: The book includes clinical scenarios with follow-up SOAP assessments to help you assess your comprehension of the material and apply it to real-life situations.
- Self-assessment questions: Thought-provoking self-assessment questions are provided to test your understanding of key concepts and reinforce your learning.
- Learning objectives: The book’s learning objectives parallel the levels tested by the NBRC® exams, helping you identify important information beyond memorization.
- Key terms with definitions: A glossary of key terms with definitions is included, making it easy to grasp and understand the pharmacologic vocabulary.
- Key points boxes: Each chapter features key points boxes that highlight important concepts, ensuring you don’t miss any critical information.
- Appendices: The book also includes appendices on common units and systems of measurement, acceptable mixtures, and a drug index. These references provide quick access to need-to-know information such as abbreviations, conversion charts, and drug compatibility.
Your Guide to Clinical Connection
The updated Clinical Connection boxes in “Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology” play a vital role in helping you connect the theoretical knowledge to real-life clinical scenarios. These boxes provide valuable insights into the clinical setting and offer patients a better understanding of their clinical conditions as related to their drug treatments. With this enhanced understanding, you will be better equipped to educate and support your patients through their treatment journey.
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Whether you’re a student looking to ace your exams or a healthcare professional aiming to enhance your knowledge and skills, “Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology” is the ultimate guide to mastering respiratory pharmacology. Its updated content, comprehensive approach, and user-friendly format make it a must-have resource for anyone in the field.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to easily grasp complex pharmacology material and excel in your respiratory care career. Order your copy of “Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology” today and take the first step towards becoming a pharmacology expert!
Product Details
- Publisher: Elsevier; 11th edition (August 17, 2023)
- Language: English
- Pages: 464 pages
- ISBN-10: 0323871550
- ISBN-13: 978-0323871556
Product Details
- Clinical scenarios with follow-up SOAP assessment help you assess your comprehension of the material.
- Self-assessment questions offer you thought-provoking opportunities to test your comprehension of key concepts.
- Learning objectives parallel the levels tested by the NBRC® exams to help you identify important information that goes beyond memorization and recall.
- Key terms with definitions provide easy access to the pharmacologic vocabulary you should embrace.
- Key points boxes in each chapter highlight important concepts in the lesson.
- Glossary of all key terms in the text aids you in understanding the terminology associated with respiratory care pharmacology.
- Appendices on common Units and Systems of Measurement and Acceptable Mixtures provide references to need-to-know information such as abbreviations, conversion charts for temperatures, liquid metric and solids, and a simple drug compatibility chart for drug mixtures.
- Alphabetical drug index provides a direct index to look up information based on drug name.
- NEW and UPDATED! Clinical Connection boxes assist you in connecting information in the text to the clinical setting, including providing patients a better understanding of their clinical conditions as related to their drug treatments.
- UPDATED! Chapter 1 reflects changes to drug approval.
- UPDATED! Chapter 3 reflects changes in aerosol medication devices and addresses aerosol-generating device issues and COVID-19.
- UPDATED! The latest FDA-approved medications are referencedin all chapters.
- UPDATED! Current asthma (GINA) and COPD (GOLD) guidelines include COVID-19 treatment protocols.
- Enhanced readability helps you more easily understand difficult material.
- Publisher : Elsevier; 11th edition (August 17, 2023)
- Language : English
- : 464 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0323871550
- ISBN-13 : 978-0323871556