Brody's human pharmacology - Lynn Crespo

Featuring the contributions of leading faculty, this new edition provides a succinct overview of the most important aspects of pharmacology necessary for a basic understanding of the subject. It reviews the concepts, clinical applications and side effects of pharmacology, placing an emphasis on practical applications of the material, whenever possible. More than 480 full-color illustrations explain important processes, while color-coded boxes for major drugs, therapeutic overviews, clinical problems, and trade names-as well as USMLE-style self-assessment questions with answers and rationales-reinforce your mastery of the information. A consistent style of writing-and more focused, concise content-provide for better learning of the essentials. Online access to Student Consult-where you'll find the complete contents of the book, fully searchable...Integration Links to bonus content in other Student Consult titles...15 pharmacology animations...150 USMLE-style questions...and more-further enhances your study and prepares you for exams.

• Includes online access to Student Consult where you'll find exam-style questions, animations showing the actions of various important toxins, full searchable text, and much more
• Focuses on the essential aspects of pharmacology for a solid foundation of knowledge in the subject
• Over 480 full-colour illustrations explain key pharmacologic processes
• Provides between 4 and 6 exam-style self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter - with answers and full explanations in the appendix - that help you prepare for exams and master the material
• Uses a templated format that promotes more effective and efficient learning
• Colour-coded boxes in each chapter emphasise key points
• Features a clinical emphasis throughout on both the basic science of pharmacology and its clinical relevance

• Features a more consistent style of writing-as well as focused, concise content-for enhanced learning of the essentials.
• Presents chapters in a re-arranged order for a more logical approach to learning.
  
• Includes additional biochemistry and physiology information in the introduction for each section for greater understanding.