Includes bibliographical references and index.

General principles in pharmacology -- The peripheral nervous systems : autonomic and somatic nervous system pharmacology -- Central nervous system pharmacology -- Cardiovascular pharmacology -- Renal system and diuretic pharmacology -- Respiratory system pharmacology : asthma and COPD -- Autacoids and antiinflammatory drug pharmacology -- Gastrointestinal and urinary tract pharmacology, nutrition (vitamins) -- Endocrine and reproductive pharmacology -- Antimicrobial and antiviral pharmacology -- Cancer and immune system pharmacology -- Toxicology, bioterrorism, and chemical warfare agents.

"PreTest is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it! 500 USMLE-type questions and answers! Great for course review and the USMLE Step 1, Pharmacology PreTest asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. You'll find 500 clinical-vignette style questions and answers along with complete explanations of correct and incorrect answers. The content has been reviewed by students who recently passed their exams, so you know you are studying the most relevant and up-to-date material possible. No other study guide targets what you really need to know in order to pass like PreTest!--Provided by publisher.