Description

Health is the ability of a biological system to acquire, convert, allocate, distribute, and utilize energy with maximum efficiency. A drug is any substance (with the exception of food and water) which, when taken into the body, alters the body's function either physically, and (or) psychologically. Drugs may be legal (e.g., alcohol, caffeine and tobacco) or illegal (e.g., cannabis, ecstasy, cocaine, and heroin). This is a concise, easyto- read prescribing reference for advanced health care providers involved in the primary care management of patients with acute, episodic, and chronic health problems. It facilitates speedy drug information retrieval for primary care providers in all settings. The book is an excellent resource for the students to learn to recognize the disease, prescription, and medication. Common drugs used for treating diseases are discussed. This comprehensive text is tailored to suit the students, practitioners, specialists to provide the latest information on this field. It consists of contributions made by international experts. This book will give immense pleasure to the reader and is a good companion to the students and research scholars alike.