Mosby's Complete Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition

by Karen Davis, AAHCA, BHS, CPhT

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

ISBN: 9780443122477

Page Count: 384

Imprint: Mosby

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Gain a complete understanding of compounding pharmacy practice and efficiently prepare for the CPhT exam, CSPT, and other specialty compounding certificates! Comprehensively covering both sterile and nonsterile compounding, aseptic technique, and the workings of the compounding facility, Mosby's Complete Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Sterile and Nonsterile Preparations, 3rd Edition, focuses on safe and accurate practice. This edition features expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, and application of , , , and , as well as additional content on pediatric considerations, long-term care, and veterinary compounding. Illustrations abound, and content comes to life with new artwork, step-by-step procedures, and technician notes and alerts. Certification review questions are included with each chapter, making this a one-stop resource for entry-level training and CSPT exam preparation.

New to This Edition
- UPDATED! USP standards are included for both sterile and nonsterile compounding
- NEW! Nonsterile Compounding section makes this a one-stop resource for all pharmacy technician compounding needs
- NEW! Artwork addresses nonsterile processes and equipment for capsules, tablets, powders, creams, ointments, emulsions, lozenges, and much more
- EXPANDED! Procedures include illustrated, step-by-step guidance for key psychomotor competencies
- NEW! Expanded content addresses pediatric considerations, long-term care, and veterinary compounding
- EXPANDED! Review questions help you prepare for the classroom and for certification exams
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage explores all aspects of compounding for the changing role of the modern pharmacy technician
- Content is built and mapped to ASHP accreditation competencies and model curriculum needs
- Detailed procedure boxes offer step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales for each step
- Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders, charts, and forms enable you to practice performing basic, hands-on techniques in the lab
- Tech Notes, Tech Alerts, and Did You Know? boxes focus on practical application to promote on-the-job success
- Abundant practice opportunities include in-text chapter questions, plus chapter quizzes and review questions on the Evolve companion website
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Contents

PART I: Foundations
1. Communication Skills for Today’s Compounding Technician Learning Objectives
2. Infection Control and Waste Management

PART II: Nonsterile Compounding
3. Introduction to Nonsterile Compounding
4. United States Pharmacopeia USP <795>: Pharmaceutical Compounding – Nonsterile Preparations
5. The Nonsterile Compounding Environment
6. Nonsterile Equipment and Supplies
7. Preparation of Nonsterile Compounds
8. Calculations Used for Nonsterile Compounds
9. Nonsterile Medication Administration
10. Veterinary Compounding
11. Packaging, Labeling, and Documentation of Nonsterile Compounds

PART III: Sterile Compounding
12. Introduction to Sterile Compounding
13. Medications and Disease Management
14. United States Pharmacopeia USP<797>: Pharmaceutical Compound – Sterile Preparations
15. The Sterile Environment
16. Equipment and Supplies
17. Calculations Used in Intravenous Preparations
18. Sterile Medication Administration
19. Sterile Practice
20. Packaging, Labeling, and Documentation of Compounded Sterile Products

PART IV: Nonsterile and Sterile Compounding
21. Total Parenteral Nutrition
22. United States Pharmacopeia<800> Hazardous Pharmaceuticals
23. Hazardous Drug Preparation
24. United States Pharmacopeia<825> Radiopharmaceutical - Preparation, Compounding, Dispensing, and Repackaging
25. Quality Management, Safety, and Patient Compliance
26. Third-Party Billing, Reimbursement, and Inventory Management
27. Operations and Emergency Preparedness
28. Looking Forward

Appendix A: Procedure Evaluation Checklists
Appendix B: Practice Exercises
Appendix C: Master Formulation Record
Appendix D: Compounding Record
Glossary
Index
Authors

Karen Davis, AAHCA, BHS, CPhT, Pharmacy Technician Education Consultant, Society for the Education of Pharmacy Technicians (SEPhT), Lyons, Georgia; Pharmacy Technician Program Instructor, Florence Darlington Community College, Florence, South Carolina, USA
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