Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians - Softcover

Martini-Johnson DVM CVT, Lisa

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9780323680684: Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0323680682 ISBN 13: 9780323680684
Publisher: Saunders, 2020

Synopsis

**Selected for Doody’s Core TitlesŪ 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**

Learn to calculate dosages accurately and administer drugs safely! Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition shows you how to determine drug dosages, administer prescribed drugs to animals, and instruct clients about side effects and precautions. Coverage of drugs includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse effects. An Evolve companion website offers practice with dosage calculations, and more. Written by veterinary technology educator Lisa Martini-Johnson, this resource provides the pharmacology knowledge you need to succeed as a vet tech!

  • Quick-access format makes it easy to find important drug information, including clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects
  • Body systems organization follows a logical sequence of study
  • Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms
  • Key terms, chapter outlines, Notes boxes, and learning objectives focus your learning and make studying easier
  • Proprietary drug names are listed with the generic drug names, highlighting drugs that have generic options
  • Companion Evolve website includes drug dosage calculators with accompanying word problems and dosage calculation exercises
  • Dosage calculation exercises provide practice immediately after new information is presented
  • Review questions reinforce your understanding of key concepts, with answers located in the back of the book
  • Technician Notes provide useful hints and important reminders to help you avoid common errors and increase your efficiency on the job
  • NEW! Emergency Drugs chapter is added.
  • UPDATED drug information keeps you current with the newest pharmacologic agents and their uses, adverse side effects, and dosage forms.
  • NEW! Case studies at the end of every chapter introduce real-world scenarios.

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Publisher
Saunders
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0323680682
ISBN 13 
9780323680684
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
6
Number of pages
560
Rating
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