This new book from The Secrets Series covers not only mechanisms of action, uses, and pharmacokinetics of all major drugs and new arrivals, it also includes a clear explanation of the physiology and biochemistry behind the concepts-and it relates this material to clinical pharmacology and therapeutics. Perfect for the current pharmacology curriculum and practical enough for everyday clinical use.

• Excellent quick refresher for practitioners and nurses
• Presents coverage of major drugs as well as new arrivals
• Geared toward use in pharmacology courses
• Appendix discusses areas in pharmacology that are difficult for students (e.g., cardiac action potential)
• Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets"
• Bulleted lists, algorithms, and illustrations for quick review
• 50 succinct chapters written by experts their fields
• All the most important "need-to-know" questions and answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series(R)
• Thorough, highly detailed index