Mind Maps in Medical Pharmacology
A Study Resource and Review for PA, NP, and Medical Students and Clinicians
- 1st Edition - March 8, 2024
- Latest edition
- Author: Jennifer Hofmann
- Language: English
The study of pharmacology requires memorization, association, and application of knowledge about hundreds of medications—a daunting task for even the most dedicated student. Mind… Read more
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The study of pharmacology requires memorization, association, and application of knowledge about hundreds of medications—a daunting task for even the most dedicated student. Mind Maps in Medical Pharmacology helps physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and medical students master the understanding of pharmacology through easy-to-understand, visual Mind Maps. These user-friendly, multi-sensory tools condense large amounts of information, helping you organize, integrate, and retain what you’ve learned in the vast and complex field of pharmacology.
- Provides comprehensive coverage of essential pharmacology information in a concise, visual, easy-to-remember format
- Each Mind Map includes brief explanatory text further describing the clinical relevance, indications, mechanism of action, significant drug interaction, adverse effects, black box warnings, contraindications, and monitoring parameters
- Includes animated versions of each of the 39 Mind Maps in the eBook
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Physician Assistant students
1. Introduction
2. Autonomic Nervous System Pharmacology
3. Drugs Affecting Cardiovascular Function
4. Pulmonary Pharmacology
5. Drugs Affecting Allergic Conditions, Inflammation, Immunity, and Hematopoiesis
6. Hormones and Endocrine Drugs
7. Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
8. Drugs Affecting Central Nervous System
9. Drug Therapy for Infectious Diseases
10. Antineoplastic Drugs
11. Drug Therapy for Select Eye Diseases
12. Dermatologic Pharmacology
13. Pregnancy: Pharmacology of Select Conditions During Pregnancy
14. Pediatric Pharmacology
15. Geriatric Pharmacology
2. Autonomic Nervous System Pharmacology
3. Drugs Affecting Cardiovascular Function
4. Pulmonary Pharmacology
5. Drugs Affecting Allergic Conditions, Inflammation, Immunity, and Hematopoiesis
6. Hormones and Endocrine Drugs
7. Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
8. Drugs Affecting Central Nervous System
9. Drug Therapy for Infectious Diseases
10. Antineoplastic Drugs
11. Drug Therapy for Select Eye Diseases
12. Dermatologic Pharmacology
13. Pregnancy: Pharmacology of Select Conditions During Pregnancy
14. Pediatric Pharmacology
15. Geriatric Pharmacology
4 Stars! "This comprehensive resource is designed to aid providers such as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical students in mastering pharmacology. It contains an exceptional approach to learning pharmacology, making complex information easier to grasp, retain, and recall.... The primary purpose of this book is to simplify knowledge and the relationships of pharmacology through active visual learning. Using this book as an educational resource, clinicians can incorporate visual engagement of pharmacology learning material, further enhancing their comprehension and recall.... [It] is well organized into chapters that provide a well-balanced approach using visual learning. In addition, there is explanatory text that supports the learner’s growing knowledge through incorporating a multi-sensory approach.... This book stands out as one of the 'must have' clinical tools for students and clinicians in the medical field. The simplicity of the visual mind maps is easy to follow in breaking down the complexities of pharmacology management of the disease process." Review by Sharon Holbrook, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, RN (Private Practice), ©Doody's Review Service 2025. Doody's Score: 93, 4 Stars!
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 8, 2024
- Language: English
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Jennifer Hofmann
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Didactic Education, College of Health Professions, Physician Assistant Program; Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital New York, New York, USA