The ideal resource for those preparing for licensed practical nursing, medical assisting and other allied health careers, Colbert/James/Katrancha's bestselling ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 9th Edition, delivers the ""need to know"" drug information that gives you the confidence to master pharmacology along with clinical applications to help you understand the relevancy and ""why"" behind the concepts. Part I offers a comprehensive review of pharmacologic principles, while Part II covers drugs, sources, legal concerns and medical uses. Chapters organize drugs by classifications and include each drug's purpose, side effects, interactions, and precautions or contraindications. Delivering a complete pharmacology resource for allied health professionals at every experience level, ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS also makes a great refresher and on-the-job reference.