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Crash Course Pharmacology: For the MLA and Medical Exams 6th edition

Paperback by Page, Catrin (Doctor, General Medicine, UK); Xiu, Philip (Honorary Senior Lecturer Leeds University School of Medicine PCN Educational Lead Medical Examiner Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust Leeds, UK); Page, Clive P. (Director, Sackler Institute of Pulmonary Pharmacology, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King's College London, UK)

Crash Course Pharmacology: For the MLA and Medical Exams

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ISBN:
9780443250002
Publication Date:
22 Aug 2025
Edition/language:
6th edition / English
Publisher:
Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:
Churchill Livingstone
Pages:
336 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 2 Oct 2025
Crash Course Pharmacology: For the MLA and Medical Exams

Description

Crash Course - your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents - those who understand what is essential for exam success - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics in the MLA syllabus, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package. Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today's medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of pharmacology will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you! This updated edition provides comprehensive coverage of the latest updated guideline therapies across the full spectrum of clinical management. Featuring the latest treatment guidelines and drug developments, it offers in-depth insights into the basic sciences of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic applications. Fully aligned to MLA requirements, with key 'conditions' and 'presentations' highlighted in handy checklists - save valuable revision time and be confident you have the syllabus covered Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast

Contents

1. Introduction to pharmacology 2. Peripheral nervous system 3. Respiratory system 4. Cardiovascular system 5. Kidney and urinary system 6. Gastrointestinal system 7. Endocrine and reproductive systems 8. Central nervous system 9. Inflammation, allergic diseases and immunosuppression 10. Infectious diseases 11. Cancer 12. Pain and anaesthesia 13. Drug misuse Self-Assessment MLA Single Best Answer (SBA) questions MLA SBA answers

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