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Prediction of drug action requires a thorough knowledge of both natural and applied sciences, making pharmacology one of the most challenging subjects for those embarking on careers in the health sciences. Assuming no prior knowledge, Core Concepts in Pharmacology presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary perspective drawing upon core concepts of anatomy, physiology, and pathology to make drug therapy understandable. An essential book for anyone entering into an allied health occupation, it is appropriate for a stand-alone course or as a resource for anyone looking for a refresher. Features Include: *A FREE CD-ROM containing an interactive mathematics program, as well as animations of drug action *A FREE Companion Website containing additional review questions, links to pharmacology resources, and a test bank *Learning Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter *Concept Reviews and Client Teaching boxes throughout each chapter reinforce difficult concepts *Chapter-ending review questions allow for critical thinking and review *A prototype approach to drug therapy with the most common described in detail and the remaining highlighted in a grid that shows the similarities and differences *Mechanism in Action feature shows life-like illustrations of drug action within the body for all prototype drugs - animated versions on the CD-ROM *Numerous diagrams and line art for visual learning *On the Job feature that discuss how pharmacology is applied the health occupations *Alternative and herbal therapies in each drug chapter