cover image - Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780323549981
Copyright: 2019
Publication Date: 11-20-2018
Page Count: 512
Imprint: Elsevier
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Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition

by Kathy Moscou, PhD, RPh, MPH and Karen Snipe, CPhT, AS, BA, MEd

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780323549981
Copyright: 2019
Publication Date: 11-20-2018
Page Count: 512
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $81.99
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Master key scientific principles to prepare for certification and practice as a Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive, yet approachable text written specifically for your needs and offering complete coverage of the principles of pharmacology and the way drugs work within the body’s systems. Concepts are supplemented throughout with patient scenarios, anatomy and physiology refreshers, drug monographs with pill photos, and a number of other learning aids to help you comprehend this subject matter. With its companion workbook, this learning package provides the essential foundation necessary to launch a successful and rewarding career in Pharmacy Technology!

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    • Comprehensive, updated content is built to address the specific needs of Pharmacy Technician education.
    • Mini drug monographs in every body system and drug classification chapter contain valuable drug information and pill photos for quick reference.
    • Summary drug tables with generic/brand name, usual dose and dosing schedule, and warning labels offer at-a-glance access to information about specific drugs.
    • Helpful Tech Notes enhance your understanding of the practical knowledge needed in the pharmacy setting and help you relate new concepts to practical use.
    • Tech Alerts offer critical reminders and warnings to help you learn to identify and avoid common pharmacy errors.
    • Technician's Corner critical thinking exercises prepare you for on-the-job situations by providing you with a set of facts and asking you to reach a conclusion.
    • Updated drug information ensures you’re familiar with the latest drug approvals and therapeutic considerations.
    • Key terminology list with definitions feature visual highlights within chapter discussions, and alphabetized list in the glossary.
    • UPDATED! Drug information reflects the latest dosage and prescription guidelines.
    • NEW! Coverage of advancements in the areas of vaccines, HIV/AIDS, cancer, and diabetes provide you with the latest information for these chronic conditions.
    • NEW! Additional artwork supports foundational and body-system pharmacology content.
    • IMPROVED! Streamlined incorporation of med term and A&P content into chapters.
  • Unit I:  Introduction to Pharmacology

    1. Fundamentals of Pharmacology

    2. Principles of Pharmacology

    3. Pharmacodynamics

    4. Drug Interactions and Medication Errors

    Unit II: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System

    5. Treatment of Anxiety

    6. Treatment of Depression

    7. Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses

    8. Treatment of Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s Disease

    9. Treatment of Seizure Disorders

    10. Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache

    11. Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

    Unit III: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System

    12. Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms

    13. Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

    14. Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget’s Disease of the Bone

    Unit IV: Drugs Affecting the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems

    15. Treatment of Diseases of the Eye

    16. Treatment of Disorders of the Ear

    Unit V: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System

    17. Treatment of Angina

    18. Treatment of Hypertension

    19. Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke

    20. Treatment of Arrhythmia

    Unit VI: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System

    21. Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease

    22. Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease

    Unit VII: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System

    23. Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

    24. Treatment of Allergies

    Unit VIII: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System

    25. Treatment of Thyroid Disorders

    26. Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

    Unit IX: Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System

    27. Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System

    28. Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction

    Unit X:  Drugs Affecting the Immune System

    29. Treatment of Bacterial Infections

    30. Treatment of Viral Infections

    31. Treatment of Cancers

    32. Vaccines and Immunomodulators

    Unit XI: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System

    33. Treatment of Fungal Infections

    34. Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns

    35. Treatment of Acne

    36. Treatment of Eczema and Psoriasis

    37. Treatment of Lice & Scabies

    Glossary

    Index

  • Kathy Moscou, PhD, RPh, MPH, Research Affiliate
    Centre for Aboriginal and Rural Education Studies
    Brandon University
    Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
    Former Director, Pharmacy Technician Program (1989-2006), North Seattle Community College, Vancouver, WA and Karen Snipe, CPhT, AS, BA, MEd, Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator, Department Head, Diagnostic and Imaging Services, Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC
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