Evolve Resources for Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition

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 NEW! Appendix: Workbook Exercises 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