Antiinfective Agents
CHAPTER 9 Antiinfective Agents I. Diagnosis A. Identify the organism 1. Gram stain differentiates bacteria based on structure and composition of the layers of the cell wall. a) Gram positive…
Pharmaceutical Calculations
CHAPTER 2 Pharmaceutical Calculations SYSTEMS OF MEASURE Summary of conversion between metric, apothecaries’ and avoirdupois systems: Note that in the apothecaries’ and avoirdupois systems there is only one common unit…
Nonprescription Products
CHAPTER 26 Nonprescription Products I. Introduction A. Nonprescription or over-the-counter (OTC) products are medicines that can be bought without a prescription. They are relatively safe and effective when directions on…
Herbs and Dietary Supplements
CHAPTER 7 Herbs and Dietary Supplements I. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and Integrative Medicine A. CAM is variably defined, but the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)…
Laboratory Tests
CHAPTER 8 Laboratory Tests I. Introduction Laboratory tests are an essential tool in clinical medicine. They are used to help identify, diagnose, or confirm a disease or health problem. They…
Cardiovascular Disorders
CHAPTER 10 Cardiovascular Disorders I. Introduction A. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. B. Common heart diseases 1. Hypertension 2. Coronary artery disease (CAD)…
Seizure Disorders
CHAPTER 22 Seizure Disorders I. Introduction/Definitions A. Seizure: A seizure occurs when these neurons generate electrical discharges that spread throughout the brain. This can occur with both normal and abnormal…
Gastrointestinal Disorders
CHAPTER 13 Gastrointestinal Disorders I. Gastrointestinal System Anatomy A. Mouth B. Esophagus C. Stomach D. Gallbladder E. Pancreas F. Small bowel G. Large bowel H. Rectum II. Peptic Ulcer Disease…
Geriatrics
CHAPTER 14 Geriatrics I. Definitions A. Geriatrics is the branch of medicine concerned with the health care of the elderly. It aims to promote health and to prevent and treat…
