Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323084974 ISBN 13: 9780323084970

Publisher: Mosby, 2012

Synopsis

Organized to provide an in-depth review of the ASHP content requirements for pharmacology and anatomy and physiology, Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd Edition is comprehensive, yet approachable. It offers complete coverage of body systems structure to correspond to the way pharmacology is taught in most programs, as well as patient scenarios, anatomy and physiology refreshers, drug monographs with pill photos, and a number of learning aids.

• Overviews of anatomy and physiology at the beginning of each body system unit provide a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology to help you understand how drugs work in the body.
• Mini drug monographs in every body system and drug classification chapter contain valuable drug information and pill photos for quick reference.
• Summary drug tables with generic/brand name, usual dose and dosing schedule, and warning labels offer at-a-glance access to information about specific drugs.
• Helpful Tech Notes enhance your understanding of the practical knowledge needed in the pharmacy setting and help you relate new concepts to practical use.
• Tech Alerts offer critical reminders and warnings to help you learn to identify and avoid common pharmacy errors.
• Technician's Corner critical thinking exercises prepare you for on-the-job situations by providing a set of facts and asking you to reach a conclusion.

• Updated drug information ensures you are familiar with the latest drug approvals and therapeutic considerations.
• Additional learning resources on the companion Evolve website include:

• Certification practice exam to better prepare you for the PTCB or ExCPT exam.
• More recall exercises and games to help you retain complex information.

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: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323084974
• ISBN 13: 9780323084970
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 816