Pharmacology for the Physical TherapistThe first pharmacology book for physical therapists written by physical therapists and PhD pharmacologists A Doody's Core Title for 2011! Based on the classic Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, this ground-breaking book illuminates the ever-expanding role of pharmacology in rehabilitation practice. In it you'll find unmatched insights on the full range of pharmacology topics, from drug receptor pharmacodynamics and general anesthetics, to cancer chemotherapy-all told from the vantage point of the authors' extensive first-hand experience. Features:
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II Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System | 39 |
III Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System | 169 |
IV Selected Topics in Endocrine Function | 297 |
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