You can breathe a little easier knowing there’s a proven way to master respiratory pharmacology! For over 30 years, Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology has been considered the preeminent text on the subject. With easy to grasp terminology, relatable explanations, and reader-friendly writing, the 10th edition simplifies the process of learning pharmacology material like never before. As in previous editions, Rau’s is organized into three logical sections, covering the basics of respiratory care, frequently used drugs, and critical care medications. New to this edition is a Clinical Connections feature that helps you to connect lessons from the book with the clinical setting. Rau’s truly is the best source for preparing you for success on your exams and in professional practice!
1. Introduction - p. 1 2. 1 Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology - p. 2 3. 2 Principles of Drug Action - p. 11 4. 3 Administration of Aerosolized Agents - p. 29 5. 4 Calculating Drug Doses - p. 61 6. 5 Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems - p. 71 7. Unit B Drugs Used to Treat the Respiratory System - p. 88 8. Introduction - p. 89 9. 6 Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators - p. 90 10. 7 Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators - p. 112 11. 8 Xanthines - p. 127 12. 9 Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy - p. 136 13. 10 Surfactant Agents - p. 159 14. 11 Corticosteroids in Respiratory Care - p. 168 15. 12 Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents - p. 186 16. 13 Aerosolized Antiinfective Agents - p. 201 17. 14 Antimicrobial Agents - p. 218 18. 15 Cold and Cough Agents - p. 245 19. 16 Selected Agents of Pulmonary Value - p. 254 20. 17 Neonatal and Pediatric Aerosolized Drug Therapy - p. 267 21. Unit C Critical Care, Cardiovascular, and Polysomnography Agents - p. 283 22. Introduction - p. 284 23. 18 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Neuromuscular Blocking Agents) - p. 285 24. 19 Diuretic Agents - p. 296 25. 20 Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System - p. 307 26. 21 Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Antiarrhythmic Agents - p. 323 27. 22 Drugs Affecting Circulation - p. 345 28. 23 Sleep and Sleep Pharmacology - p. 382 29. Appendixes - p. 399 30. Appendix A Answers to Self-Assessment Questions and Clinical Scenarios - p. 400 31. Appendix B Units and Systems of Measurement - p. 420 32. Appendix C Acceptable Mixtures of Most Commonly Prescribed Respiratory Care Drugs - p. 424 33. Glossary of Selected Terms - p. 425 34. Drug Index - p. 430 35. Index - p. 448 36. IBC - p. ibc1
You can breathe a little easier knowing there’s a proven way to master respiratory pharmacology! For over 30 years, Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology has been considered the preeminent text on the subject. With easy to grasp terminology, relatable explanations, and reader-friendly writing, the 10th edition simplifies the process of learning pharmacology material like never before. As in previous editions, Rau’s is organized into three logical sections, covering the basics of respiratory care, frequently used drugs, and critical care medications. New to this edition is a Clinical Connections feature that helps you to connect lessons from the book with the clinical setting. Rau’s truly is the best source for preparing you for success on your exams and in professional practice!
1. Introduction - p. 1 2. 1 Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology - p. 2 3. 2 Principles of Drug Action - p. 11 4. 3 Administration of Aerosolized Agents - p. 29 5. 4 Calculating Drug Doses - p. 61 6. 5 Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems - p. 71 7. Unit B Drugs Used to Treat the Respiratory System - p. 88 8. Introduction - p. 89 9. 6 Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators - p. 90 10. 7 Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators - p. 112 11. 8 Xanthines - p. 127 12. 9 Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy - p. 136 13. 10 Surfactant Agents - p. 159 14. 11 Corticosteroids in Respiratory Care - p. 168 15. 12 Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents - p. 186 16. 13 Aerosolized Antiinfective Agents - p. 201 17. 14 Antimicrobial Agents - p. 218 18. 15 Cold and Cough Agents - p. 245 19. 16 Selected Agents of Pulmonary Value - p. 254 20. 17 Neonatal and Pediatric Aerosolized Drug Therapy - p. 267 21. Unit C Critical Care, Cardiovascular, and Polysomnography Agents - p. 283 22. Introduction - p. 284 23. 18 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Neuromuscular Blocking Agents) - p. 285 24. 19 Diuretic Agents - p. 296 25. 20 Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System - p. 307 26. 21 Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Antiarrhythmic Agents - p. 323 27. 22 Drugs Affecting Circulation - p. 345 28. 23 Sleep and Sleep Pharmacology - p. 382 29. Appendixes - p. 399 30. Appendix A Answers to Self-Assessment Questions and Clinical Scenarios - p. 400 31. Appendix B Units and Systems of Measurement - p. 420 32. Appendix C Acceptable Mixtures of Most Commonly Prescribed Respiratory Care Drugs - p. 424 33. Glossary of Selected Terms - p. 425 34. Drug Index - p. 430 35. Index - p. 448 36. IBC - p. ibc1
