Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class, Fifth Edition

A simple, effective, and time-proven method of learning the essential concepts of pharmacology

A MUST-READ FOR THE USMLE STEP 2

Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Study Class, Fifth Edition provides you with a complete framework for studying – and understanding – the fundamental principles of drug actions.  This unique resource presents drugs by classes, details exactly what you need to know about each class, and reinforces key concepts and definitions.  With Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Study Class you will be able to identify your strengths and weaknesses, minimize memorization, streamline your study, and build your confidence.

With this innovative text you’ll be able to:
• Recognize the concepts you truly must know before moving on to other material
• Understand the fundamental principles of drug actions
• Organize and condense the drug information you must remember
• Review key information, which is conveniently presented in boxes, tables, and illustrations
• Identify the most important drugs in each class

Seven sections specifically designed to simplify the learning process and help you gain an understanding of the most important concepts:
• General Principles
• Drugs That Affect the Autonomic Nervous System
• Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System
• Drugs That Act on the Central Nervous System
• Chemotherapeutic Agents
• Drugs That Affect the Endocrine System
• Miscellaneous Drugs

If you are in need of a time-saving, stress-reducing approach to learning about drug classes and their mechanisms of action, your search ends here.