Principles of Pharmacology Workbook (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)),   ISBN:9780781772082

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This is an good book to use along with the Principles of Pharmacolgy text book. The questions are useful because they ensure that you have an indepth understanding of pharmacology, but the majority of questions are not representative of STEP style questions. I would use this book during Basic Sciences but not during preparation for STEP...see my review on the text book that accompanies this workbook for more information.

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I was expecting more of a generalized review of each chapter and this book is more case study. I found it took more time to do this book than to reread the chapters. Out of our whole class only two have the book. I returned it. But if you have lots of time, you may like it.

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I am a nursing student who is very unimpressed with both the LPN and RN pharm books. They lack detail on the mechanism of action, which forces the student to memorize rather than understand the actions and side effects of the various drugs. I purchased both the textbook and the workbook of "Principles of Pharmacology, 2nd edition" based on the reviews of others, and I have to say "Thank You." Finally a book that gives more answers than questions. Unlike other books, this book takes the student inside of the cell. It uses clear and thorough descriptions that are accompanied by many illustrations. It is not a quick reader, but one that is well worth the time for someone who wants to know the "why" and "how" of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. The material is also well presented in clinical situations to help bridge theory with practical application. This book will make you think! The workbook is loaded with realistic case study scenarios that challenge the student to connect the patient's S/S, lifestyle, and PMH with their current Rx or needed Rx. And yes, the answers along with the rationale are in the back of the book. A+

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This is a great companion for an excellent textbook.
The cases are appealing and written really interesting manner, highlighting the most important concepts presented in "Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy".
By adding a smart dose of clinical medicine to pharmacology, the workbook helps to bridge the traditional gap between basic science and clinical medicine.
Students will find this book a valuable resource for turning a tough subject into something really enjoyable. Lecturers will also value it as an excellent teaching tool. In fact, I would say it's a must have for any pharmacology instructor.
Congratulations to Drs Golan and Farrell!

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This review is simply a copy of my evaluation of the main book, "Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of Drug Therapy", 2e by D. Golan et al.

The second edition is usually better than the first one, and the first one was simply excellent! A great book -I mean, the book mentioned above-, with a problem-based learning approach in mind, updated and with many new and important chapters (Protein Therapies, Drug Delivery Advances, Pharmacogenetics, among others). The good thing with this book is that any chapter deals with the necessary coverage of anatomy, physiology, pathology and so on before coming to the drugs facts. With the early med student in mind, the book will be useful for any health related career. The book is clear, is concise -notwithstanding comprehensive-, and with a complete set of drug facts tables at the end of most chapters. Simply said, the kind of book I'd liked to write myself.

One more thing: The book is brilliantly complemented by its companion book, "Principles of Pharmacology Workbook" -the book reviewed here-, by S. Farrell, a great account of more than 100 clinical cases regarding each chapter of the main book, with no less than five questions -and their corresponding answers- for every one of the cases. The ideal complement to make this couple of books the best pharmacology books in the scene today. I work very actively with both of them in teaching my own pharmacology courses.