Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews (Pharmacology)

Now in full color, "Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, Third Edition" enables rapid review and assimilation of large amounts of complex information about the essentials of medical pharmacology. As in previous editions, "Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology" features an outline format, over 500 full-color illustrations, cross-references to other titles in the series, and over 125 review questions. Following are the new features: all chapters are completely revised and updated with the latest in pharmacologic theory and therapies; new and expanded material on steroid hormones, poisons, drugs for obesity, osteoporosis, erectile dysfunction, anti-inflammatory drugs, and autacoids; and, Innovative Concept Maps, a tool for visualizing the connections between concepts.Material is represented in a hierarchical fashion with the most general concepts at the top of the map and the more specific, less general concepts arranged beneath. It also contains end of chapter summaries of the most important/clinically significant testable information on the USMLE Step 1 Examination.Students who are preparing for standard courses or examinations (USMLE, COMLEX) will find this remarkable book 'must read' material to master pharmacology essentials.