Product Description

Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition has expanded the comprehensive and unique aspect of pharmacology presented in the best-selling first edition by introducing new information on:

• Drug and treatment strategies.
• Aspects of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including treatment strategies, the disease process, diagnosis & monitoring of diabetes, and issues that are important for the athletic trainer.
• The foundational concepts and pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, various anxiety disorders, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.
• Discussion of herbal supplements, federal regulations, and safety & quality issues related to herbal supplements.

Dr. Joel E. Houglum and Dr. Gary L. Harrelson have updated Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition to be more user-friendly by incorporating revised information on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, making it even easier for students to understand, while still providing the depth of information desired by faculty.

Features of the Second Edition:

• Educational prompts are provided in each chapter in the form of an advanced chapter organizer.
• Shadow boxes throughout to remind students of previously discussed topics.
• Summaries at the end of each section to reinforce learning.
• A section in each chapter on the role of the athletic trainer regarding the disease process and drug therapy.
• New ancillary materials specifically for faculty that include PowerPoint slides and test bank questions.

Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition will be the go-to resource to determine the best pharmacological treatment strategy and management by athletic trainers.

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Contents

Dedication
About the Authors
Contributing Authors
Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction to Pharmacology

Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetic Principles: Processes That Affect Drugs From Entry to Exit

Chapter 3: Pharmacodynamic Principles: Mechanism of Drug Action and Therapeutic Considerations

Chapter 4: Medication Management in Athletic Training Facilities

Robert P. Nickell, RPh, FACA, FAPO

Chapter 5: Drugs for Treating Infections

Chapter 6: Drugs for Treating Inflammation

Chapter 7: Drugs for Treating Pain

Chapter 8: Drugs for Relaxing Skeletal Muscle

Chapter 9: Drugs for Treating Asthma

Chapter 10: Drugs for Treating Colds and Allergies

Chapter 11: Drugs for Treating Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chapter 12: Drugs for Treating Hypertension and Heart Disease

Chapter 13: Drugs for Treating Psychiatric Disorders

Chapter 14: Drugs for Treating Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter 15: Herbal Supplements

Chapter 16: Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Michael Powers, PhD, ATC, CSCS, EMT

Chapter 17: Drug Testing in Sports

Cindy Thomas, AT-R

Glossary
Pharmacological
Abbreviations
Bibliography/Suggested Readings
Financial Disclosures
Index

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Reviews

From the previous edition:

"This text is written in an orderly progression, beginning with an introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacology…

…the writing style is consistent and the chapters follow similar layouts.

…illustrations do serve to clarify particular concepts.

…numerous tables serve to encapsulate the text are very useful for quick reference.

…as the name states, this would be appropriate for a course in pharmacology, would meet BOC guidelines for this competency, and is complete enough to be the sole text for such a course.

…this text could serve as a reference for the athletic training room and would be very helpful in establishing procedures for the storage and dispensing of medications.

…a well written reasonably priced text.

…as drugs come to the forefront in athletics and athletic trainees deal with an ever-widening cross-section of the population, the information contained in this text will be invaluable to all athletic trainers."

— John Miller, PhD, ATC, Journal of Athletic Training

"One of the strengths of this text is the depth and breadth. The organization of the text is great. I really like the flow charts that give the reader both a heads up and a review…the other huge advantage...is the charts, graphs, and tables. In many cases the tables are directly linked to the Athletic Training Educational Competencies which is another BONUS of the text."

— Elizabeth Swann, PhD, ATC, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

"…chapters are easy to follow and do not require the reader to have an extensive biochemistry background. Although the book is written for athletic trainers, students and clinicians from other sports medicine disciplines would benefit from the information."

— Janice K. Loudon, PT, PhD, SCS, Physical Therapy

"Any athletic trainer working with elite athletes will benefit from the information in this textbook and likely rely on it as a strong resource for making both treatment and physician consultation decisions. It provides a tremendous amount of material in a manner that helps readers retain the information and apply the science to real-life decisions. It is well organized and the addition of three new topic areas keeps it current and useful."

— Jason S. McVeigh, MS, PT, ATC, LAT, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Doody's Enterprises, Inc.

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About the Authors

Gary L. Harrelson, EdD, ATC, received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Master's of Science in Exercise Physiology, and EdD in Administration and Teaching all from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is the Director of Organizational Development and Education (ODE) for the DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Since his certification as an athletic trainer in 1985, Gary has worked as an athletic trainer in multiple settings, which include high school, clinic, collegiate, and professional sports. Gary has taught in the athletic training curriculums at the University of Alabama and the University of Southern Mississippi. He was an Associate Editor for the Journal of Athletic Training and Athletic Therapy Today. Additionally, he is the coauthor of Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete now in its 3rd edition, Administrative Topics in Athletic Training:Concepts to Practice, as well as a CD-ROM on Joint Mobilization and a 8-video series on evaluation. He has authored numerous articles and made many professional presentations at the state, regional, and national levels as well as internationally.

Joel E. Houglum, PhD received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin. He was Assistant Dean and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy at South Dakota State University where he taught courses in pharmacology and pharmaceutical biochemistry for 28 years. His other publications have been in the areas of leukotrienes, analytical chemistry, curriculum planning and evaluation, and pharmacology for athletic trainers.

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Instructor Materials

Instructors: Visit our new website especially for you at efacultylounge.com! Through this website you will be able to access a variety of materials including, Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Second Edition, Instructor's Material. Available on-line, you will find test bank questions and power point presentations. This exciting material will further enhance the learning experience.

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