Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers

by Joel Houglum, Gary Harrelson, Teresa Seefeldt

Overview

Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Third Edition continues the tradition of past editions to provide applications of pharmacological principles specifically aimed at the athletic trainer. The drug categories that are included are primarily those that may be pertinent to the treatment of athletic injuries or that may affect athletic performance.
Drs. Joel Houglum, Gary Harrelson, and Teresa Seefeldt have taken a unique aspect to the organization and design of the Third Edition to be instructional discussions regarding the use and effects of drugs and of the disease states treated by these drug categories. Additionally, there is a specific discussion of the role of the athletic trainer regarding the therapeutic use and effects of these drugs.
Features of the Third Edition:

• Satisfies all of the CAATE Educational Competencies on pharmacology
• Advanced organizers and specific learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter
• Summaries after each major topic within the chapter
• Case studies and clinical applications
• Discussion on popular fitness supplements
• Key words are in italics and defined in the glossary
• Concept maps present important, yet complex, processes in a concise, graphical way
• Shaded textboxes throughout include additional information and are beneficial for the reader to recall a key concept addressed in an earlier chapter
• New ancillary materials specifically for faculty that include PowerPoint slides and test bank questions for each chapter

Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.

Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers, Third Edition will continue to be the go-to resource to determine the best pharmacological treatment strategy and management by athletic trainers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040142394
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/01/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	422
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Joel E. Houglum, PhD, received a BS in Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin. He was Assistant Dean and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy at SDSU, where he taught courses in pharmacology and pharmaceutical biochemistry for 28 years.He was recognized by SDSU for his teaching excellence and selected the Pharmacy College Teacher of the Year 10 times.His other publications have been in the areas of leukotrienes, analytical chemistry, curriculum planning and evaluation, and pharmacology for athletic trainers, with publications in the Journal of Athletic Training and Athletic Therapy Today. He has given presentations at the NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia and at other professional meetings.

Gary L. Harrelson, EdD, ATC, received a BS in Athletic Training, an MS in Exercise Physiology, and an EdD in Administration and Teaching from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is the Director of Organizational Development and Education (ODE) for the DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Since his certification as an athletic trainer in 1985, Gary has worked as an athletic trainer in multiple settings, which include high school, clinic, collegiate, and professional sports. Gary has taught in the athletic training curriculums at the University of Alabama and the University of Southern Mississippi. He was an Associate Editor for the Journal of Athletic Training and Athletic Therapy Today. Additionally, he is the coauthor of the book Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete, 4th edition; Administrative Topics in Athletic Training: Concepts to Practice; and a CD-ROM on Joint Mobilization and an 8-video series on evaluation. He has written numerous articles and made many professional presentations at the state, regional, and national levels, as well as internationally.

Teresa M. Seefeldt, PharmD, PhD, received a BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, PharmD, and PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from South Dakota State University. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy at South Dakota State University (SDSU) and teaches courses in the areas of pharmacology and toxicology. Teresa has been recognized as the College of Pharmacy Teacher of the Year and received the Edward Patrick Hogan Award for Teaching Excellence from SDSU. Her research interests involve oxidative stress in cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Table of Contents

Dedication About the Authors Contributing AuthorsPreface Chapter 1 Introduction to Pharmacology Chapter 2 Pharmacokinetic Principles: Processes That Affect Drugs From Entry to Exit Chapter 3 Pharmacodynamic Principles: Mechanism of Drug Action and Therapeutic Considerations Chapter 4 Medication Management in an Athletic Training Facility Alan D. Freedman, MEd, ATC Chapter 5 Drugs for Treating Infections Chapter 6 Drugs for Treating Inflammation Chapter 7 Drugs for Treating Pain Chapter 8 Drugs for Relaxing Skeletal Muscle Chapter 9 Drugs for Treating Asthma Chapter 10 Drugs for Treating Colds and Allergies Chapter 11 Drugs for Treating Gastrointestinal Disorders Chapter 12 Drugs for Treating Hypertension and Heart Disease Chapter 13 Drugs for Treating Psychiatric Disorders Chapter 14 Drugs for Treating Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 15 Herbal and Fitness Supplements Chapter 16 Performance-Enhancing Drugs Michael Powers, PhD, ATC, CSCS, EMT Chapter 17 Drug Testing in Sports Cindy Thomas, MS, AT-R and Nathan Burns, MS, ATC Pharmacological AbbreviationsGlossaryFinancial Disclosures Index

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Mary E. Vander Heiden, MA, ATC, LAT (University of Central Florida)
Description: This book focuses on the most common drugs used in the treatment of athletic injury and how these may affect an athlete's performance. It gives suggestions for the organization and administration of medications by athletic trainers, legally and according to federal guidelines. the previous edition was published in 2011.
Purpose: The purpose is to make sure that athletic trainers have an appropriate understanding of pharmacology, especially as it relates to the most common medications used to treat athletic injury. This is an important objective because of the increased awareness among the public of the use of drugs for treatment of injury and/or disease. A basic understanding of pharmacology is now also mandated by the Board of Certification (BOC) for material covered in the curriculum. This book meets its objectives by focusing on the profession of athletic training, unlike other, traditional pharmacology textbooks.
Audience: The audience is students in athletic training program, but the book also could be used as a reference by licensed practicing athletic trainers.
Features: The book provides an overview of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenetics in a format that makes it easy to understand. It does an exceptional job using figures and tables to visually depict concepts, making what can be a very complicated topic easy to understand. The tables and figures could also act as a quick reference for any clinician. The book is also unique for including summaries of each section in a chapter. This enables readers to make sure they properly understand the material before moving forward in the chapter. Chapters end with case study scenarios that will help students in their critical thinking about the concepts. In athletic training, it is imperative that the practical application is correctly understood and these scenarios will help young professionals consider what they would do in a particular instance.
Assessment: This is a very useful book for athletic training students. Traditionally they would have to use books that didn't focus on the profession of athletic training and would be much more difficult to follow. The book is unique in carving out the most common drug therapies seen in athletic populations and providing basic principles of the effects of using any pharmacologic agent. It also does a great job outlining federal law and the degree to which it is legal for athletic trainers to dispense. All areas are covered with just enough detail for athletic trainers to be able to devise a protocol for their specific location or practice. This update is necessary because of the changes in the law and in the profession, as well as newer concepts such as pharmacogenetics.

Doody's Review Service

This is a very useful book for athletic training students. Traditionally they would have to use books that didn't focus on the profession of athletic training and would be much more difficult to follow. The book is unique in carving out the most common drug therapies seen in athletic populations and providing basic principles of the effects of using any pharmacologic agent. It also does a great job outlining federal law and the degree to which it is legal for athletic trainers to dispense. All areas are covered with just enough detail for athletic trainers to be able to devise a protocol for their specific location or practice. This update is necessary because of the changes in the law and in the profession, as well as newer concepts such as pharmacogenetics.”

- Mary E. Vander Heiden, MA, ATC, LAT, University of Central Florida,Doody’s Review Service

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