Pharmacology for Technicians

(EMCParadigm) Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC. Text introducing the action mechanisms of drugs and their dispensatory requirements. Basic pharmaceutical concepts and techniques are covered. Two-tone format with halftone illustrations. Softcover. DNLM: Pharmacology outlines.

Medical Books

Don A. Ballington

Pharmacology

Paradigm Pub Intl

Emc Pub.

With this exceptional textbook students gain the necessary knowledge skills and confidence to provide safe and effective care for the patients they will serve in their future careers.Chapter features help students learn all facets of pharmacy practice including: an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians in both community and institutional practice settingsa comprehension of the laws regulations and standards that govern pharmacy practicean awareness of medication safety issues in the prescription-filling processknowledge of the equipment supplies prescription order forms and medication labels used in pharmacy practiceinsight into professionalism including effective communication with patients and other healthcare professionals cultural awareness and ethical behaviorIn addition three appendices offer students valuable reference material on: the most commonly prescribed drugsthe top drugs administered in hospitalscommon pharmacy abbreviations and acronymsThe Study Partner CD supports student learning with: Chapter Terms and Flash Cards that help students learn key terminologyMatching Activities that provide students with a fun interactive way to learn chapter contentQuizzes that test studentsa' understanding of important chapter concepts in both practice and reported modesA Link to the Internet Resource Center providing in-depth reference information and additional resourcesNew and Noteworthy Chapter Features: NEW!Practice Tips highlight guidelines pharmacy technicians should follow in the workplace teaching students how to be successful and efficient on the job.NEW! Timely Topics cover important issues and initiatives to heighten students' awareness of the developing technology trends and policies impacting their field.NEW! Reinforcing Your Learning offers 3a5 enrichment activities that strengthen student comprehension of chapter concepts.NEW! Thinking on Your Feet presents real-world scenarios that give students practice handling challenging situations in the workplace.NEW! Acquiring Field Knowledge expands students' understanding of pharmacy practice through Web-based projects.NEW! Sampling the Certification Exam provides students with 10 practice problems that model the test format of the certification exams.Learning Objectives establish clear goals for students as they begin their chapter study helping them focus on the information that is most critical to their success.Key Terms are highlighted and defined to help students better comprehend the language they will use when communicating with patients and other healthcare professionals.Safety Notes alert students to important safety reminders that must be heeded to provide safe and effective patient care.Photographs and Illustrations help students visualize pharmacy procedures medication dosage forms supplies equipment and real-world patient interactions.Tables and Chapter Summaries encapsulate key points of the chapter and offer students beneficial study aids.

Pharmacy Practice for Technicians

Book by Don A. Ballington, Mary M. Laughlin

Pharmacology for Technicians, 3rd edition Workbook

Mary M. Laughlin

EMC/Paradigm Publishing

Pharmacology for Technicians Workbook

Paradigm Publishing

(Referring to the textbook): Pharmacology for Technicians, Fourth Edition has been thoroughly updated with current pharmaceutical and medical content. This new edition also includes expanded coverage of major drugs as well as medication guides, vaccinations, protocols, medication safety, probiotics, and alternative supplements. What You'll Find Inside * Clear explanations of drug effects and uses, with heightened focus on what the technician needs to know. * Study Partner multimedia CD with audio support of terms and definitions, flash cards to support terminology, and tooltips. * Pocket Drug Guide of generic-brand equivalents packaged FREE with each textbook. * Canadian brand charts also included. Components Text with Study Partner CD, Pocket Drug Guide, and Workbook 978-0-76383-645-0 Pocket Drug Guide 978-0-76383-480-7 Workbook 978-0-76383-479-1 Printed Instructor's Guide with CD 978-0-76383-482-1 ExamView Test Generator and Test Bank 978-0-76383-483-8 Instructor and Student Resources at the Internet Resource Center Class Connections Contents Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology 1. The Evolution of Medicinal Drugs 2. Basic Concepts of Pharmacology 3. Dispensing Medications Unit 2: Major Classes of Pharmaceutical Products 4. Antibiotics 5. Therapy for Fungal, Viral, and HIV Infections 6. Anesthetics and Narcotics 7. Psychiatric and Related Drugs 8. Drugs for Central Nervous System Disorders 9. Respiratory Drugs 10. Drugs for Gastrointestinal and Related Diseases 11. Renal System Drugs 12. Cardiovascular Drugs 13. Drugs for Muscles and Joints 14. Drugs for Hormonal Disorders 15. Topical and Related Drugs 16. Recombinant DNA Therapy and Chemotherapy 17. Vitamins, Supplements, and Miscellaneous Drugs Glossary Index

Pocket Guide for Technicians: Generic-Brand Name Reference to Accompany Pharmacology for Technicians

Reference

Pharmacology for Technicians Instructor's Guide

Paradigm

Pharmacy Calculations for Technicians 5th Edition by Ballington, Don A. (2014) Paperback

Tova Wiegand-Green

Pharmacology for Technicians, Fifth Edition is designed to develop a basic understanding of drug classes and the mechanisms of action for many drugs. Students gain insight into why certain drugs are prescribed for particular disease states. With this essential background information, students are prepared to make informed, intelligent decisions when dispensing drugs and to play an active role in avoiding errors.Key FeaturesClear, up-to-date explanations of drug effects and uses, with heightened focus on what the technician needs to know.A multimedia student CD is included with every textbook.Pocket Drug Guide of generic-brand equivalents packaged FREE with each textbook.New! - A focus on professionalism in the pharmacy field.New! - Canadian brand charts and Canadian pharmacy practice information also provided, electronically.

PHARMACOLOGY FOR TECHNICIANS-W

Robert J. Anderson

Kendall/Hunt Publishing

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