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Take the easiest path to respiratory pharmacology mastery with Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 9th Edition. With broken-down terminology, relatable explanations, and reader-friendly writing, Rau simplifies the process of learning pharmacology material like never before to prepare you for success on your exams and in professional practice! This new edition includes the most recent advances related to apneic and asthmatic pharmacology, twice the number of clinical scenarios, more drug formulation tables, and a new mobile app for interactive drug flashcards. Enhanced readability helps readers more easily understand difficult material. Full-color design makes the text more reader-friendly and helps the learner to identify relevant details within an illustration. Learning objectives parallel the levels tested by the NBRC exams to help readers identify important information that goes beyond memorization and recall. Key terms with definitions provide easy access to the pharmacologic vocabulary readers should embrace. Key points in each chapter highlight important concepts in the lesson. Self-assessment questions offer readers the opportunity to test themselves on content learned with thought-provoking questions that require short answers. Clinical scenarios with follow-up SOAP assessment help readers assess their comprehension of the material. Glossary of all key terms in the text aids readers in understanding the terminology associated with respiratory care pharmacology. Appendices on common units, systems of measurement, and acceptable mixtures provides references to need-to-know information such as abbreviations, conversion charts for temperatures, liquid metric and solids, and a simple drug compatibility chart for drug mixtures. Alphabetical drug index offers a direct index to look up information based on drug name. NEW! Recent advances related to apneic and asthmatic pharmacology familiarize readers with current information. NEW! Twice the number of clinical scenarios engages the reader and helps them apply what they have learned. NEW! Mobile app for interactive drug flashcards provides a more technology-savvy, portable approach to the study and review of respiratory pharmacology. NEW! More drug formulation tables that include drug categories, brand names, and dosages provide a go to reference for better consistency and readability.

Take an easier path to respiratory pharmacology mastery. Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition features a variety of engaging learning exercises for each of the 23 chapters in the core text. Examples include NBRC-type questions, critical thinking exercises, case studies, definitions, and appropriate content review to further your understanding of challenging pharmacology principles, develop your critical-thinking skills, and prepare you for success on the NBRC exam. Thoroughly revised by clinical educator Sandra Hinski, the Rau’s workbook is part of the complete learning package for your continued success! Answer references back to the main text help you to easily review your areas of weakness. UPDATED Case studies and critical thinking questions promotes the application of clinical skills. Incorporation of key illustrations from the text provides a visual review to enhance your study of important concepts. Variety of helpful pharmacology exercises reinforce key terms and definitions. NEW! Content and learning objectives correlate with Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition, creating a seamless transition when moving between the two books.

Answer references back to the main text help you to easily review your areas of weakness. UPDATED Case studies and critical thinking questions promotes the application of clinical skills. Incorporation of key illustrations from the text provides a visual review to enhance your study of important concepts. Variety of helpful pharmacology exercises reinforce key terms and definitions. NEW! Content and learning objectives correlate with Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition, creating a seamless transition when moving between the two books.

With an approach to learning as progressive as its content, this 8th Edition simplifies the process of learning challenging pharmacology material like never before. Rau's effective approach uses broken-down terminology, relatable explanations, reader-friendly writing, and additional workbook guidance to help you easily master the text's cutting-edge content -which includes the latest terms, pronunciations, in-depth sleep pharmacology, reality-based case studies, and SOAP assessment opportunities. NEW! Chapter on sleep and sleep pharmacology keeps you at the forefront of this growing issue in respiratory care. NEW! Appendix provides a variety of lists and tables to prepare you for exams and professional practice. List of the most commonly prescribed respiratory medications and acceptable mixtures of each. Units and System Measurements section with the common units of drug measurements and conversion charts for temperature, liquid and solid forms, and drug estimation times and body weight estimations. NEW! Audio glossary of pharmacology terms on Evolve helps you master pronunciation and improve term recall.

Learning objectives parallel the levels tested by the NBRC exams to help you to identify important information that goes beyond memorization and recall. Key terms with definitions provide easy access to the pharmacologic vocabulary you should embrace. Key points boxes in each chapter highlight important concepts in the lesson. Full-color design makes the text more reader-friendly and helps you to identify relevant details within an illustration. Self-assessment questions give you the opportunity to test yourself on content learned with thought-provoking questions that require short answers. Clinical scenarios with follow-up SOAP assessment help you to assess your comprehension of the material. Glossary of all key terms in the text aids you in understanding the terminology associated with respiratory care pharmacology. Appendices on common units, systems of measurement, and acceptable mixtures provides references to need-to-know information such as abbreviations, conversion charts for temperatures, liquid metric and solids, and a simple drug compatibility chart for drug mixtures. Alphabetical drug index offers a direct index to look up information based on drug name. NEW! Recently-approved FDA medications help familiarize you with current information. UPDATED All asthma (GINA & NAEPP) and COPD (Gold guidelines) protocols to the latest editions. UPDATED Enhanced readability helps you to more easily understand difficult material. NEW! Clinical Connection boxes helps you to connect what you've learned with the clinical setting.

Take an easier path to respiratory pharmacology mastery. Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 11th Edition features a variety of engaging learning exercises for each of the 22 chapters in the core text. Examples include NBRC(R)-type questions, critical-thinking exercises, case studies, definitions, and additional content review to further your understanding of challenging pharmacology principles, develop your critical-thinking skills, and prepare you for success on the board exam. Thoroughly revised and updated, the Rau's workbook is part of the complete learning package for your continued success! Answers reference back to the objectives in the core text to help you easily review your areas of weakness. Case studies and critical-thinking questions promote the application of clinical skills. Key illustrations from the text provide a visual review to enhance your study of important concepts. Engaging pharmacology exercises reinforce foundational content, such as key terms and definitions. NEW! Updated content reflects changes to drug approval, aerosol medication devices and associated issues related to COVID-19, FDA-approved medications, and asthma and COPD treatment protocols.

Take the easiest path to respiratory pharmacology mastery with Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 9th Edition. With broken-down terminology, relatable explanations, and reader-friendly writing, Rau simplifies the process of learning pharmacology material like never before to prepare you for success on your exams and in professional practice This new edition includes the most recent advances related to apneic and asthmatic pharmacology, twice the number of clinical scenarios, more drug formulation tables, and a new mobile app for interactive drug flashcards.