VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE VETERINARY NURSE

Veterinary Pharmacology focuses on the practical application of knowledge and encourages a problem-solving approach by introducing a discussion of the potential uses of drugs and exploring a variety of therapies.

The text builds upon a general background of anatomy and physiology, chemical sciences and microbiology enabling the reader to understand and engage with the topic more fully. Photographs and detailed line drawings illustrate the more complex areas of pharmacology and aid comprehension of the general action mechanisms of the various drugs discussed. Complicated concepts are presented in a user-friendly way to maximise understanding.

This is the first pharmacology book designed and written specifically for veterinary nurses. The content throughout is multi-layered making the book relevant to not only all students but also the practising nurse. Specialist terminology is explained in the comprehensive glossary and each chapter contains self-assessment questions to reinforce learning. A multiple choice question and answer section is included at the end of the book and provides an excellent tool for revision.

Key Features

• The first book on pharmacology that meets the needs of every veterinary nurse - from student to qualified Each chapter is headed with a list of learning outcomes for easy use
• Inclusion of self-test questions to aid revision
• A useful reference tool in clinical situations
• Offers practical advice on pharmacy management
• Recent research into drug therapy is included and future pharmacological therapies and recommended treatment protocols are discussed

Table of Contents

Preface

Section 1: Introduction to pharmacology

• Ch 1: The role of the veterinary nurse in drug therapy
• Ch 2: Pharmacy law
• Ch 3: Pharmacy practice
• Ch 4: General pharmacology

Section 2: The sciences

• Ch 5: Biology
• Ch 6: Chemical sciences
• Ch 7: Microbiology

Section 3: Applied pharmacology

• Ch 8: The treatment of infections
• Ch 9: Immunological products
• Ch 10: Pharmaceutical preparations used for their actions on the respiratory system
• Ch 11: Pharmaceutical preparations for the cardiovascular system
• Ch 12: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the gastrointestinal tract
• Ch 13: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the genito-urinary system
• Ch 14: Pharmaceutical preparations for the CNS and neuromuscular drugs
• Ch 15: Pharmaceutical preparations used for the treatment of endocrine disorders
• Ch 16: Pharmaceutical preparations used in the eye, ear, nose, throat and mouth
• Ch 17: Pharmaceutical preparations used in dermatology
• Ch 18: Pharmaceutical preparations used for malignant disease and immunosuppression
• Ch 19: Pharmaceutical preparations used to treat poisoning cases
• Ch 20: Pharmaceutical preparations used for nutrition and fluid balance
• Ch 21: Premedicants and local and general anaesthetics
• Ch 22: Analgesics

Glossary
Appendix: Multiple Choice Questions for Animal Nursing Assistants
Index

Author Information

By Amanda Helen Rock, BVSc, MRCVS, Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing, Animal Care Department, Rosewarne College, Camborne, Cornwall Veterinary Surgeon in a Small Animal Hospital: The Veterinary Hospital, Estover, Plymouth