Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323497225 ISBN 13: 9780323497220

Publisher: Elsevier, 2018

Synopsis

Master key scientific principles to prepare for certification and practice as a Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive, yet approachable text written specifically for your needs and offering complete coverage of the principles of pharmacology and the way drugs work within the body’s systems. Concepts are supplemented throughout with patient scenarios, anatomy and physiology refreshers, drug monographs with pill photos, and a number of other learning aids to help you comprehend this subject matter. With its companion workbook, this learning package provides the essential foundation necessary to launch a successful and rewarding career in Pharmacy Technology!

• Comprehensive, updated content is built to address the specific needs of Pharmacy Technician education.
• 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 you with a set of facts and asking you to reach a conclusion.
• Updated drug information ensures you’re familiar with the latest drug approvals and therapeutic considerations.
• Key terminology list with definitions feature visual highlights within chapter discussions, and alphabetized list in the glossary.

• UPDATED! Drug information reflects the latest dosage and prescription guidelines.
• NEW! Coverage of advancements in the areas of vaccines, HIV/AIDS, cancer, and diabetes provide you with the latest information for these chronic conditions.
• NEW! Additional artwork supports foundational and body-system pharmacology content.
• IMPROVED! Streamlined incorporation of med term and A&P content into chapters.

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: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323497225
• ISBN 13: 9780323497220
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 512