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This text is a complete resource for all the imaging technologies, not just plain film radiography. It provides introductory material on pharmacological nomenclature, drug classifications, pharmacokinetics, and drugs used in imaging. It also offers comprehensive coverage of diagnostic contrast agents, along with drug administration procedures, emergency responses to drug reactions, and legal and ethical aspects of medication administration.\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eObjectives and Key Terms open each chapter.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLearning exercises include true/false, fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, and short-answer questions at the end of each chapter, with answers at the end of the book.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDid You Know? boxes offer interesting tidbits of historical or current pharmacology information, connecting the book's drug content to everyday situations.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClinical Alert icons point out possible adverse reactions and toxic effects.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of pharmacodynamics and drug classifications focuses on radiopaque contrast media used in imaging procedures, using clearly written text and useful tables.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePharmacokinetics coverage describes how drugs are absorbed, metabolized, distributed, and eliminated.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eComplete coverage of emergency procedures in response to adverse reactions to contrast media includes crash cart procedures and drugs used to treat cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and how to administer them appropriately.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUpdates on all contrast agents.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew information on the use of contrast agents in ultrasound.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew Drug Classifications chapter.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew chapter on drug-related emergencies includes case studies.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEvolve Resources for instructors include a 220-question test bank and an electronic image collection.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e |
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