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- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Southern_Illinois_University_Edwardsville/Essentials_of_Physiology_for_Nurse_Anesthetists_I_(Gopalan)/06%3A_Physiology_of_Muscle_and_Bone_Tissues/6.07%3A_ReferencesThis page offers a comprehensive list of textbooks and resources related to human biology, physiology, and anatomy, featuring notable authors and educational materials on muscle tissues, contraction m...This page offers a comprehensive list of textbooks and resources related to human biology, physiology, and anatomy, featuring notable authors and educational materials on muscle tissues, contraction mechanisms, and bone physiology. It includes images from the Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library and various figures from influential texts on muscle contraction and metabolic bone diseases.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Monterey_Peninsula_College/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/01%3A_Kinetics_and_Dynamics/1.01%3A_Pharmacology_Basics_IntroductionEach day it is common for nurses to make critical decisions regarding the safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the medications administered to their patients. Before a student nurse reviews a...Each day it is common for nurses to make critical decisions regarding the safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the medications administered to their patients. Before a student nurse reviews a medication order, checks a medication administration record, or removes a medication from a dispensing machine, it is important to have a foundational understanding of how medications work within the human body.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Pharmacology_and_Neuroscience/Book%3A_Principles_of_Pharmacology_(Rosow_Standaert_and_Strichartz)The object of this text is to teach students an approach to the study of pharmacologic agents. The focus is on the basic principles of biophysics, biochemistry and physiology, as related to the mechan...The object of this text is to teach students an approach to the study of pharmacologic agents. The focus is on the basic principles of biophysics, biochemistry and physiology, as related to the mechanisms of drug action, biodistribution and metabolism. The course consists of lectures and student-led case discussions.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Pharmacology_and_Neuroscience/Book%3A_Principles_of_Pharmacology_(Rosow_Standaert_and_Strichartz)/01%3A_Chapters/1.07%3A_Local_AnestheticsThe page discusses the mechanisms of local anesthesia, focusing on the pharmacology of local anesthetics (LAs). It explains how LAs selectively numb a specific body region by blocking nerve impulses, ...The page discusses the mechanisms of local anesthesia, focusing on the pharmacology of local anesthetics (LAs). It explains how LAs selectively numb a specific body region by blocking nerve impulses, primarily by interfering with sodium channel activity. Different forms of LAs have varying potencies and effectiveness based on their molecular structure and pH environment.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/01%3A_Kinetics_and_Dynamics/1.01%3A_Pharmacology_Basics_IntroductionEach day it is common for nurses to make critical decisions regarding the safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the medications administered to their patients. Before a student nurse reviews a...Each day it is common for nurses to make critical decisions regarding the safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the medications administered to their patients. Before a student nurse reviews a medication order, checks a medication administration record, or removes a medication from a dispensing machine, it is important to have a foundational understanding of how medications work within the human body.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Pharmacology_and_Neuroscience/Book%3A_Principles_of_Pharmacology_(Rosow_Standaert_and_Strichartz)/01%3A_Chapters/1.02%3A_Introduction_to_PharmacologyThe page provides an overview of pharmacology, emphasizing the effects and actions of drugs on the body (pharmacodynamics) and the body's processing of drugs (pharmacokinetics). It discusses drug dist...The page provides an overview of pharmacology, emphasizing the effects and actions of drugs on the body (pharmacodynamics) and the body's processing of drugs (pharmacokinetics). It discusses drug distribution methods, absorption, metabolism, and excretion. The document describes various targets for drug action, including water, hydrogen ions, metal ions, and enzymes.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Pharmacology_and_Neuroscience/Book%3A_Principles_of_Pharmacology_(Rosow_Standaert_and_Strichartz)/01%3A_Chapters/1.14%3A_Neuropharmacology_II_-_Anxiolytics_and_AntidepressantsThis page discusses the problem of depression, affecting up to 5% of the population. It outlines the DSM-IV criteria for diagnosing depression, highlighting symptoms such as low mood, weight changes, ...This page discusses the problem of depression, affecting up to 5% of the population. It outlines the DSM-IV criteria for diagnosing depression, highlighting symptoms such as low mood, weight changes, and suicidal thoughts. The text delves into the pathophysiology of depression, treatment options, and the role of biogenic amines. It compares different classes of antidepressants, sedatives, and hypnotics, detailing their mechanisms, effects, and potential risks, including addiction and abuse.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Pharmacology_and_Neuroscience/Book%3A_Principles_of_Pharmacology_(Rosow_Standaert_and_Strichartz)/01%3A_Chapters/1.03%3A_Pharmacokinetics_IThe page provides a detailed overview of drug absorption, distribution, and elimination, describing the factors influencing these processes for both enteral and parenteral administration. It covers me...The page provides a detailed overview of drug absorption, distribution, and elimination, describing the factors influencing these processes for both enteral and parenteral administration. It covers mechanisms like passive diffusion, active transport, and endocytosis, along with various routes of drug administration including oral, parenteral, pulmonary, and topical. It discusses drug distribution across tissues, plasma protein binding, and apparent volume of distribution.
