Chapter 2 Drugs Used to Affect the Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems Overview The nervous system functions as a major communication system within the body. Information is transmitted by electrical…
Chapter 14 Drug Allergy, Abuse, and Poisoning or Overdose Overview Drug allergy, or allergic reaction to drugs, represents a type of adverse drug reaction. The effects are mediated by humoral…
Chapter 12 Drugs Used for Skin Disorders Overview Many drugs that are used to treat skin disorders are also administered for systemic disorders, but for skin disorders, the drug formulation…
Chapter 13 Vitamins: Deficiencies and Drug Interactions Overview Vitamin deficiencies have various causes, including an inadequate supply of the vitamin in the diet, inability of the body to absorb or…
