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cover image - Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource,4th Edition
ISBN: 9781437720136
Copyright: 2009
Publication Date: 05-16-2008
Page Count: 504
Imprint: Saunders
List Price: $77.99

Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition

by Boyce P. Wanamaker, DVM, MS and Kathy Massey, LVMT

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource,4th Edition
ISBN: 9781437720136
Copyright: 2009
Publication Date: 05-16-2008
Page Count: 504
Imprint: Saunders
List Price: $77.99
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Designed specifically for veterinary technicians, this essential resource offers detailed guidance on key topics such as managing medication inventory, dispensing veterinarian prescribed drugs, calculating drug dosages, administering medications to animals, and educating clients about drug side effects and precautions. Up-to-date drug information is presented in a consistent, easy-to-use format that includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms.

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    • A companion Evolve website offers 137 photographs of drug labels to familiarize your students with the labels they will see in practice, six drug dosage calculators with related exercises to help them strengthen their drug calculation skills, and 12 videos that show them how to administer oral, inhaled, and injectable drugs.
    • Proprietary drug names are listed along with generic names to help your students learn to recognize drugs with generic options.
    • Additional review questions in this edition help reinforce your students' understanding of key concepts. Answers are located in the back of the book so they can check the accuracy of their responses.
    • The chapter on Drugs Used in Skin Disorders offers expanded coverage of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, as well as information on the latest drugs used to treat skin disorders.
    • Like getting two books in one, this resource combines the comprehensiveness of a veterinary pharmacology text with coverage of pharmacologic fundamentals that are essential to veterinary technician practice.
    • Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter help your students focus their study efforts and check their progress as they work through the material.
    • Chapter outlines provide at-a-glance overviews of the topics featured in each chapter, making it quick and easy to find information.
    • Key Terms lists with definitions familiarize your students with the terminology used in each chapter.
    • Technician's Notes boxes throughout the book provide useful hints and important reminders to help your students avoid common errors and increase their efficiency.
    • Coverage of inventory control offers practical tips on performing this important task, including understanding the different vendor types, communicating with sales representatives, and using veterinary practice management computer software.
    • Detailed summaries of important drug laws, such as the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act and the Animal Drug Availability Act, introduce your students to the legal and ethical aspects of veterinary pharmacology.
    • A companion Evolve website offers 137 photographs of drug labels to familiarize you with the labels you will see in practice, six drug dosage calculators with related exercises to help you strengthen your drug calculation skills, and 12 videos that show you how to administer oral, inhaled, and injectable drugs.
    • Proprietary drug names are listed along with generic names to help you learn to recognize drugs with generic options.
    • Additional review questions in this edition help reinforce your understanding of key concepts. Answers are located in the back of the book so you can check the accuracy of your responses.
    • The chapter on Drugs Used in Skin Disorders offers expanded coverage of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, as well as information on the latest drugs used to treat skin disorders.
  • 1. General Pharmacology

    2. Routes and Techniques of Drug Administration

    3. Practical Calculations in Pharmacology

    4. Drugs Used in Nervous System Disorders

    5. Drugs Used in Respiratory System Disorders

    6. Drugs Used in Renal and Urinary Tract Disorders

    7. Drugs Used in Cardiovascular System Disorders

    8. Drugs Used in Gastrointestinal System Disorders

    9. Drugs Used in Hormonal, Endocrine, and Reproductive Disorders

    10. Drugs Used in Ophthalmic and Otic Disorders

    11. Drugs Used in Skin Disorders

    12. Antiinfective Drugs

    13. Antiparasitic Drugs

    14. Drugs Used to Relieve Pain and Inflammation

    15. Therapeutic Nutritional, Fluid, and Electrolyte Replacements

    16. Blood-Modifying, Antineoplastic, and Immunosuppressant Drugs

    17. Miscellaneous Therapeutic Agents

    18. Veterinary Technician’s Role


    Appendix A: Common Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Medicine

    Appendix B: Weights and Measures

    Appendix C: Resource Information

    Appendix D: Controlled Substances Information Summary

    Bibliography

    Review Question Answers
  • Boyce P. Wanamaker, DVM, MS, Program Director, Veterinary Technology Program, Columbia State Community College, Columbia, TN and Kathy Massey, LVMT, Instructor, Veterinary Technology Department, Columbia State Community College, Columbia, TN
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