Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians (Veterinary Technology) - Softcover

Romich, Janet Amundson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1435426002 ISBN 13: 9781435426009

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2010

Synopsis

Build a strong foundation for understanding how medications may help or potentially harm animals. FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, 2E, follows a body-systems approach making it easy to correlate basic anatomy and physiology with the drugs used to treat diseases of each body system. A strong foundation of drug administration, pharmacokinetics, measurement systems, as well as drug approval and safety provides the concepts necessary to understand drug actions and safe drug administration. A StudyWARETM CD-ROM accompanies the book which provides additional practice via quizzes or games.

About this title

About the Author:

Janet Romich is a seasoned veterinarian and instructor at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, WI and a member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for a hospital research facility. In addition to MATC's Distinguished Teacher Award, Dr. Romich has received the Wisconsin Veterinary Technician Association's Veterinarian of the Year Award for her efforts educating and promoting veterinary technician students. Her published work includes FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, 4e WITH MINDTAP and UNDERSTANDING ZOONOTIC DISEASES, along with DELMAR'S VETERINARY TECHNICIAN DICTIONARY, which she co-authored. Dr. Romich received her Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and her Master of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She continues to work in veterinary medicine in her small-animal and mixed-animal practices.

Review:

1. A Brief History of Veterinary Pharmacology. 2. Veterinary Drug Development and Control. 3. Principles and Methods of Drug Administration. 4. Pharmacokinetics. 5. Veterinary Drug Use, Prescribing, Acquisition, and Pharmacy Management. 6. Systems of Measurement in Veterinary Pharmacology. 7. Drugs Affecting the Nervous System. 8. Cardiovascular Drugs. 9. Respiratory System Drugs. 10. Hormonal and Reproductive Drugs. 11.Gastrointestinal Drugs. 12. Urinary System Drugs. 13. Drugs Affecting Muscle Function. 14. Antimicrobials. 15. Antiparasitics. 16. Anti-Inflammatory and Pain-Reducing Drugs. 17. Drugs for Skin Conditions. 18. Ophthalmic and Optic Medications. 19. Fluid Therapy and Emergency Drugs. 20. Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressive Drugs. 21. Vaccines. 22. Behavior-Modifying Drugs. 23. Herbal Therapeutics. Appendix A: Unit Conversions and Math References. Appendix B: Conversion of Body Weight in Kilograms to Body Surface Area in Meters (for Dogs and Cats). Appendix C: Metric Conversions Guide. Appendix D: Vitamin Supplements. Appendix E: Inventory Management. Appendix F: Managing Animal Toxicities. Appendix G: Web Sites of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Companies. Appendix H: Proper Use of Needles and Syringes. Appendix I: Withdrawing (Aspirating) Medication from a Vial. Appendix J: Withdrawing (Aspirating) Medication from an Ampule. Appendix K: Reconstituting a Powder Medication for Administration. Appendix L: Appendix M: Drugs Listed Alphabetically and Classified by Category. Appendix M: Dos and Don'ts of Drug Administration. Appendix N: Euthanesia procedure Appendix O: Math Review Appendix P: Drugs used during pregnancy Appendix Q: Answer Key to text questions Glossary.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1435426002
• ISBN 13: 9781435426009
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 704