Description: The Pocket Guide for Pharmacy Technicians puts pharmaceutical reference materials at your fingertips. Carry it with you on the job as a quick and convenient resource for referencing mathematical equations, conversion factors, and drug information. General hospital and community pharmacy references are also provided in this pocket- sized, portable tool. Product Benefits: - Lists drug classifications and common drugs found in each class
- Includes a full color visual identification guide for drugs
- Provides a review of math concepts, conversions, and quick recall of equations
- Contact information and web addresses for national organizations, state boards of pharmacy, and drug manufacturers are included
Table of Contents: Section I Introduction
Chapter 1 The Foundation of Pharmaceutical Care
Chapter 2 Drug Regulation and Control
Chapter 3Pharmaceutical Terminology
Chapter 4 Pharmacy Calculations
Chapter 5Prescriptions
Chapter 6 Dosage Forms and Routes of Medication Administration
Section II Community and Institutional Pharmacy
Chapter 7 Community Pharmacies
Chapter 8 Institutional Pharmacy
Chapter 9 Other Types of Pharmacy
Chapter 10 Nonsterile Compounding
Chapter 11 Sterile Compounding
Chapter 12 Medication Errors
Chapter 13 Computer Systems in the Pharmacy
Chapter 14 Pharmacy Operations
Chapter 15 Financial Management and Health Insurance
Section IIIDrug Classifications and Pharmacologic Actions
Chapter 16 Biopharmaceutics
Chapter 17 Factors Affecting Drug Activity
Chapter 18 Drug Effects and Drug Classification
Appendices
Appendix A 200 Most Commonly Used Drugs in the USA
Appendix B Commonly Prescribed Controlled Substances and Schedules
Appendix C Visual Drug Reference
Appendix D Metric Equivalents and Conversions
Appendix E Internet Resources for:
Continuing Education Providers
Certification Information
Top 10 Sites for Drug Information
List of Pharmaceutical Companies
List of State Boards of Pharmacy
List of Professional Pharmacy Organizations
Appendix F List of Common Drug Interactions
Appendix G Nomogram |
