Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics

Herausgegeben:Peate, Ian; Evans, Suzanne; Clegg, Lisa

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Produktbeschreibung

Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics provides students with the insight and understanding of pharmacological essentials needed to respond effectively to the patients' needs. This textbook will help students improve, expand, and enhance their expertise and the overall health and wellbeing of their patients, while boosting their self-confidence as paramedics in the process. This textbook integrates the extensive knowledge of pharmacology into a workable and accessible plan of care that will help to improve patient care. The book also includes:
_ Thorough introductions to pharmacology and how to use pharmaceutical, and prescribing reference guides
_ Comprehensive explorations of the legal and ethical issues of pharmacology within paramedicine and the role of the paramedic in medicines management
_ Practical discussions of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug formulations, and adverse drug reactions
_ In-depth examinations of a wide variety of medicines, including analgesics, antibacterials, and medications used in the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems

Written for students of paramedicine, Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Paramedics would also prove an indispensable resource for practicing paramedics seeking a practical, one-stop reference on a challenging subject.

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Produktdetails

• Fundamentals
• Verlag: Wiley & Sons / Wiley-Blackwell
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1W119724280
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. März 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 179mm x 255mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 730g
• ISBN-13: 9781119724285
• ISBN-10: 1119724287
• Artikelnr.: 62951896

Autorenporträt

Ian Peate, OBE, FRCN, Senior Lecturer, Roehampton University; Visiting Professor of Nursing, St George's University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, and Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing. Suzanne Evans, PhD is Associate Professor and Director of Teaching & Learning, School of Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, Australia. Lisa Clegg, PhD, MHLTHSC, BHLTHSC is an Ahpra Registered Paramedic and Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine at Charles Sturt University, Australia.

Inhaltsangabe

Contributors xiii

Preface xxi

Acknowledgements xxiii

Prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations xxiv

Chapter 1: Introduction to pharmacology 1

Suzanne Evans and Tanya Somani

Aim 1

Naming and classifying drugs 5

How drugs bring about their actions 6

How are we able to manipulate physiological function using drugs? 6

Receptors as sites of drug action 7

Enzymes as sites of drug action 7

Ion channels 7

Transport molecules 9

Selectivity of binding and its effect 11

The drug-body interaction is a dynamic process 11

Conclusion 14

Glossary 14

References 15

Further reading 15

Multiple-choice questions 15

Chapter 2: How to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides 18

Nigel Conway and Jennifer Dod

Aim 18

Introduction 19

HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and ethics 19

HCPC Standards of proficiency for paramedics 20

Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) Clinical Practice Guidelines 21

JRCALC Update information 22

How to navigate the JRCALC Guidelines 23

JRCALC Pocket Book 30

JRCALC Guidelines digital application (app) 31

Useful additional resources 32

British National Formulary (BNF) 32

Monthly Index of Medical Specialities 33

Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC) 34

Conclusion 34

Disclaimer 35

References 35

Further reading 35

Multiple-choice questions 35

Chapter 3: Legal and ethical issues 37

Claire Leader, Emma Senior, Deborah Flynn and Paul Younger

Aim 37

Introduction 38

The law 38

Ethical principles and theories 39

Regulatory bodies 43

Research 45

Conclusion 47

Glossary 47

References 48

Further reading 49

Multiple-choice questions 50

Chapter 4: Medicines management and the role of the paramedic 52

Annette Hand, Carol Wills and Paul Younger

Aim 52

Introduction 53

Medicines management 53

Manufacturing, marketing, procurement and sale 54

Selection 55

Supply 55

Patient-specific directions 56

Prescriptions 56

Patient Group Directions 56

Exemptions 57

Prescribing 59

Handling and administration 60

Special consideration: Controlled Drugs and critical medications 62

Groups requiring special considerations 63

Monitoring for side-effects 64

Medicines optimisation 64

Safety in medicines management 65

Storage and disposal 66

Conclusion 66

References 66

Further reading 68

Multiple-choice questions 68

Chapter 5: Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics 70

Dan Davern

Aim 70

Introduction 70

Professional regulatory council 71

Programmes of education and training 71

Pharmacokinetics 71

The pharmacokinetic processes 71

Phase 1: absorption 72

Phase 2: distribution 76

Phase 3: metabolism (biotransformation) 77

Phase 4: elimination 79

Pharmacodynamics 81

Agonists and antagonists 82

Drug potency and efficacy 84

Therapeutic index 84

Adverse drug reactions 85

Conclusion 87

References 87

Further read