Description: Opportunities are growing in the dynamic field of the pharmacy technician! Whether you are entering the field for the first time or are looking to hone your skills further, The Pharmacy Technician: A Comprehensive Approach is for you. The book provides comprehensive coverage of all the concepts covered on the National Certification Exam. With full-color photos and illustrations, key terms, chapter summaries and end-of-chapter questions, this book helps individuals learn the information necessary to build an exciting career as a pharmacy technician. Both hospital and retail pharmacy are covered in depth. Product Benefits: - Coverage of topics not found in other books, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, and safety issues
- A full-length practice exam for those preparing for the National Certification Exam
- A review of anatomy
- An extensive review of mathematics, dosage calculations, and measurements
Table of Contents: Chapter 1: History of Pharmacy
Chapter 2: The Foundation of Pharmaceutical Care
Chapter 3: Pharmacy Law and Ethics for Technicians
Chapter 4: Pharmaceutical Terminology and Abbreviations
Chapter 5: Dosage Forms and Administration of Medications
Chapter 6: Drug Interactions
Chapter 7: Hospital Pharmacy
Chapter 8: Retail (Community) Pharmacy
Chapter 9: Advanced Pharmacy
Chapter 10: Extemporaneous Prescription Compounding
Chapter 11: Management of Pharmacy Operations
Chapter 12: Financial Management and Health Insurance
Chapter 13: Safety in the Workplace
Chapter 14: Computer Applications in Drug-use Control
Chapter 15: Communications
Chapter 16: Basic Mathematics
Chapter 17: Measurement Systems
Chapter 18: Calculation of Dosages
Chapter 19: Biopharmaceutics
Chapter 20: Antimicrobial Agents
Chapter 21: Antineoplastic Drugs
Chapter 22: Allergy and Respiratory Drugs
Chapter 23: Central Nervous System Drugs
Chapter 24: Cardiovascular Drugs and Diuretics
Chapter 25: Digestive System Drugs
Chapter 26: The Endocrine System and Hormones
Chapter 27: Muscle Relaxants and Non-narcotic Analgesics
Chapter 28: Immunological Agents
Chapter 29: Poisons and Antidotes
Chapter 30: Nutrition
Chapter 31: Special Considerations for Pediatric and Neonatal Patients
Chapter 32: Drug Therapy for Aging Patients |
