Build a solid foundation in pharmacology with this all-in-one resource! Combining a comprehensive textbook with workbook exercises,
Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition
helps you
understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to the daily activities and challenges seen in the practice setting. Full-color photos and illustrations make it easier to master concepts, and an in-depth review designed specifically for pharmacy technicians meets the requirements of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) for anatomy and physiology and pharmacology. Written by a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician, Kathy Moscou and Karen Snipe — each with extensive experience in the field — this book helps you master the expanding role of the pharmacy technician and launch a successful and rewarding career in Pharmacy Technology.
Comprehensive coverage
aligns with advanced-level ASHP competencies for accreditation and prepares you for certification.
Practical Pharm Tech features
include
Tech Alerts
highlighting drug look-alike and sound-alike issues
, Tech Notes
with need-to-know information on safe drug dispensing,
and
Technician’s Corner
critical thinking exercises.
Coverage of A&P and medical terminology
is included within each body system unit.
Quick-reference, mini drug monographs
are included within each body system and drug classification chapter, and include pill photos along with generic and trade names, strength of medication, route of administration, dosage form, dosing schedule, and warning labels.
Learning features in each chapter
include learning objectives, key terms, key points, and review questions.
Exam preparation
includes two 120-question online practice exams in addition to board-style review questions.
Summary drug tables
provide generic/brand name, drug strengths and dosage forms, usual dose and dosing schedule, and warning labels for at-a-glance access to important information.
NEW!
Updated drug information
ensures you are familiar with the latest drug approvals and the latest dosage and prescription guidelines.
Coverage of changes in pharmacology
includes the newest pharmaceutical laws, handling and dispensing of controlled substances, COVID-19 developments, and advances in vaccines.
Integrated workbook exercises
by chapter
provide vocabulary practice, review questions, and case studies in the text as well as critical thinking and research activities online.