Applied Pharmacology for the Veterinary TechnicianRevised and updated, the third edition of this innovative reference presents the fundamental principles of pharmacology, administration of drugs, and pharmacologic calculations. It addresses all major categories of drugs in a consistent format, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate the administration of common drug forms.
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Introduction | 2 |
Pharmacodynamics | 13 |
Federal Laws Relating to Drug Development | 20 |
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