Description
Basic Pharmacology Flashcards (4th ed.)
Book Summary
This work is a study and review tool designed to facilitate the memorization of fundamental pharmacology concepts. It presents 500 full-color flashcards, organized by pharmacological categories, which allow students to consult and review information quickly and effectively, even while on the go. Each card includes key data on an active ingredient, such as its mechanism of action, clinical uses, adverse effects, and interactions, making it an ideal resource for self-directed learning and exam preparation.
What is it about?
The content is structured into fifteen sections, each dedicated to an organ system or therapeutic use, identified by a different color. Each section begins with an alphabetical list of the drugs covered and a brief introduction to their mechanism of action, which often includes explanatory tables or figures. Each flashcard focuses on a single active ingredient. The front shows the name of the drug, a cross-reference to the Basic Pharmacology textbook and, when relevant, a diagram of its action. The back systematically details: therapeutic class, pharmacological class, mechanism of action, clinical use, special considerations, adverse effects, and interactions. Additionally, access to extra content in English is included via SC.com, with 30 additional flashcards and 10 comparison charts of active ingredients that act on the same system.
Main Topics
- Basic pharmacology and mechanisms of action of active ingredients.
- Classification of drugs by organ system and therapeutic use.
- Clinical uses, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
- Special considerations for medication administration.
- Comparison of drugs with similar action on the same system.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at health science students, especially in medicine, pharmacy, and nursing, who need a practical and portable tool for the study and memorization of pharmacology. It is also useful for professionals who wish to review key concepts in an agile way.
What this book provides
- Facilitates the memorization of a large amount of pharmacological information through a visual and organized format.
- Allows for study anywhere at any time, optimizing learning time.
- Offers a systematic and complete view of each drug, including mechanism of action, uses, and adverse effects.
- Includes access to supplementary material in English to delve deeper into the content.
- Helps establish connections between similar drugs through comparison charts.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Brenner, George M.
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHARMACOLOGY, TEACHING MATERIAL
- Collection: MEDICINE
- Binding: Other
- Edition date: May 2019
- Number of pages: 570
- Weight: 1180 g
Editorial Review
This fourth edition of the flashcards is presented as a highly valuable complementary resource for the study of basic pharmacology. Its practical format and organization by system facilitate a structured and efficient review, ideal for students seeking to consolidate knowledge independently. The inclusion of additional online content expands learning possibilities, although it requires proficiency in English. Overall, it is a well-designed teaching tool for its target audience.