2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

PHARMACY

Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems Tenth Edition, International Edition Loyd V. Allen, Jr., PhD, RPh February 2014 / Softbound 978-1-4698-5568-4

Pharmaceutical Calculations Fourteenth Editionm, International Edition Howard C. Ansel, PhD Professor and Dean Emeritus, College of Pharmacy, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA October 2012 / Softbound / 7 x 10 / Approx. 480 pp. 978-1-4511-8680-2

DESCRIPTION Long established as a trusted core text for pharmaceutics courses, this gold standard book is the most comprehensive source on pharmaceutical dosage forms and A drug delivery systems available today. Reflecting the CAPE, APhA, and NAPLEX competencies, Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems covers physical pharmacy, pharmacy practice, pharmaceutics, compounding, and dosage forms, as well as the clinical application of the various dosing forms in patient care. FEATURES f f NEW! An updated full-color art and design program enhances student understanding. f f NEW! Unique new content on prescription flavoring is included. f f NEW! Content has been updated to reflect the latest USP standards. f f NEW! Additional coverage of expiration dates has been added. f f Show your students pharmaceutical concepts in action through the two case studies (one pharmaceutical and one clinical) in each dosing forms chapter. f f Give your students practice in applying the material through the group and individual activities in Applying the Principles and Concepts sections in every chapter. f f Emphasize important underlying pharmaceutical principles through Physical Pharmacy Capsules . f f Extend your students’ learning beyond the book with the online quiz bank that features 300 NAPLEX-style questions . f f Focus your students on what’s important with Chapter Objectives that highlight key material to be mastered.

DESCRIPTION Widely recognized as the leading calculations textbook, Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Calculations is the most trusted resource for calculations support. Time-tested after thirteen editions, it is the most comprehensive and in-depth treatment of pharmacy calculations available. The book takes a step-by-step approach to calculations, making it easy for students to work through the problems and gain greater understanding of the underlying concepts. Its focus is on the fundamental principles and basic techniques involved in the application of the calculations needed for successful pharmacy practice. FEATURES f f Sample problems with accompanying solutions guide students through the calculations. f f Calculations Capsule boxes provide summaries of critical formulas or significant calculations in the chapter. f f Case in Point boxes present case studies that apply pharmaceutical calculations to everyday scenarios. f f Additional practice problems at the end of the text and a 300-question quiz bank online allow for review and strengthening of problem-solving skills.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

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