Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians - Softcover

Moscou PhD RPh MPH, Kathy; Snipe CPhT AS BA MEd, Karen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323047203 ISBN 13: 9780323047203

Publisher: Mosby, 2008

Synopsis

Comprehensive yet approachable, PHARMACOLOGY FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS provides just the right type and level of pharmacology information you need for successful practice. With coverage of body systems structure, as well as patient scenarios, anatomy and physiology refreshers, drug monographs with pill photos, and much more, this book presents an often-challenging subject in a practical way to make learning easier.

• UNIQUE! A list of drug names and pronunciations discussed within the chapter familiarizes you with the correct spellings and pronunciations of the terminology you need on the job.
• UNIQUE! Helpful Tech Notes throughout the text enhance your understanding of the practical knowledge you need in the pharmacy setting and help you relate new concepts to practical use.
• UNIQUE! Mini drug monographs in every body system and drug classification chapter provide you with valuable drug information and pill photos for quick reference.
• UNIQUE! Critical thinking Technician’s Corner exercises help you practice your critical thinking skills by providing you with a set of facts and asking you to reach a conclusion.
• Vibrant full-color design makes difficult content more friendly and visually appealing with 275 line drawings and photographs throughout the text.
• Overviews of anatomy and physiology at the beginning of each body system unit provide a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology, as well as how drugs work in the body.
• Objectives listed at the beginning of each chapter clearly outline what you should learn from the chapter materials.
• Key Terms with definitions at the beginning of each chapter help you identify and learn new terms more easily.
• A convenient, comprehensive Glossary in both English and Spanish provides a central location to look up all terminology.
• Evolve companion website includes chapter-specific quizzes, Internet research activities, and web links to provide you with even more practice.

About this title

About the Authors

Dr. Kathy Moscou holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Global Health from the University of Toronto, a master’s degree in Public Health / International Health, and a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Washington. She is a licensed pharmacist in Ontario, Canada, and Washington state. Her research in pharmacogovernance investigates the relationship between global institutions, state actors, and national health policy for post-market drug safety (pharmacovigilance). Her research also focuses on comparative health policy and models of governance that address equity in drug safety and foster healthy communities. Dr. Moscou has nearly 40 years of experience as a pharmacist and more than 10 years of experience teaching in pharmacology and specifically to pharmacy technician students; she is an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Brock University in Ontario. Also a talented artist, she recently joined the faculty of The Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD U) as Assistant Professor.

Karen Snipe, CPhT, MA Ed, is the Student Liaison for the Division of Health Sciences at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina, where she served as an instructor and Pharmacy Technician program director for more than 20 years. Ms. Snipe worked in institutional pharmacy practice for a decade before pursuing a master’s degree in healthcare education. She has ben an active member of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) for the last two decades and a member of the Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission (PTAC).

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323047203
• ISBN 13: 9780323047203
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 776