Get everything you need to prepare for a successful career as a pharmacy technician in one easy-to-read textbook! Useful from day one through graduation, Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition includes comprehensive informa ...view more
Get everything you need to prepare for a successful career as a pharmacy technician in one easy-to-read textbook! Useful from day one through graduation, Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition includes comprehensive information on pharmacy practice, anatomy and physiology, math calculation, and pharmacology. Built from the ground up to map directly to American Society for Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accreditation competencies and to the accepted certification exams, this approachable text covers everything from processing and handling of medications and medication orders to patient safety, quality assurance, and regulation and compliance. It also features a rich art program with equipment close-ups, clinical procedures and processes, and body system illustrations that bring the content to life and visually reinforce your understanding of key concepts. With its clear writing, expert insight, and engaging study tools, this text will help you develop a solid foundation in the pharmacy content you need to pass the board examination and launch a successful and rewarding career.
Get everything you need to prepare for a successful career as a pharmacy technician in one easy-to-read textbook! Useful from day one through graduation, Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition includes comprehensive information on pharmacy practice, anatomy and physiology, math calculation, and pharmacology. Built from the ground up to map directly to American Society for Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accreditation competencies and to the accepted certification exams, this approachable text covers everything from processing and handling of medications and medication orders to patient safety, quality assurance, and regulation and compliance. It also features a rich art program with equipment close-ups, clinical procedures and processes, and body system illustrations that bring the content to life and visually reinforce your understanding of key concepts. With its clear writing, expert insight, and engaging study tools, this text will help you develop a solid foundation in the pharmacy content you need to pass the board examination and launch a successful and rewarding career.
New to this edition
NEW! Additional content
ensures thorough coverage of all entry-level and many advanced ASHP accreditation competencies, including:
Wellness, disease prevention, and immunizations
Medication compliance and point-of-care testing
Professional and regulatory standards
Medication requiring special handling and documentation
Nonsterile and sterile compounding
Advanced Pharmacy Technician duties
Key Features
Comprehensive coverage
of pharmacy practice, A&P, and pharmacology supports classroom success and board exam preparation.
Step-by-step, illustrated procedures providerationales for key skills and competencies.
Study practice includes review questions at the end of each chapter, an exam-review appendix with sample questions, and online review questions.
Scenario boxes help you develop real-world problem-solving skills.
Mini drug monographs provide drug information summaries and photos for commonly prescribed medications.
Tech Notes and Tech Alerts offer practical tips for on-the-job accuracy and efficiency.
Author Information
By Elsevier Inc; Karen Davis, AAHCA, BHS, CPhT, Pharmacy Technician Education Consultant, Society for the Education of Pharmacy Technicians (SEPhT) Lyons, Georgia; Pharmacy Technician Program Instructor, Florence Darlington Community College, Florence, South Carolina and Anthony Guerra, PharmD, RPh, Professor, Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa
SECTION ONE Pharmacy Practice 1 History of Medicine and Pharmacy 2 Pharmacy Law, Ethics, and Regulatory Agencies 3 Competencies, Associations, and Settings for Technicians 4 Communication and Role of the Technician With the Customer/Patient 5 Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration 6 Conversions and Calculations 7 Drug Information References 8 Community Pharmacy Practice 9 Institutional Pharmacy Practice 10 Additional Pharmacy Practice Settings and Advanced Roles for Technicians 11 Bulk Repackaging and Nonsterile Compounding 12 Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding 13 Pharmacy Billing and Inventory Management 14 Medication Safety and Error Prevention 15 Pharmacy Operations Management and Workflow SECTION TWO Pharmacology and Medications 16 Drug Classifications 17 Therapeutic Agents for the Nervous System 18 Therapeutic Agents for the Endocrine System 19 Therapeutic Agents for the Musculoskeletal System 20 Therapeutic Agents for the Cardiovascular System 21 Therapeutic Agents for the Respiratory System 22 Therapeutic Agents for the Gastrointestinal System 23 Therapeutic Agents for the Renal System 24 Therapeutic Agents for the Reproductive System 25 Therapeutic Agents for the Immune System 26 Therapeutic Agents for Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat 27 Therapeutic Agents for the Dermatological System 28 Therapeutic Agents for the Hematologic System 29 Over-the-Counter Medications 30 Complementary and Alternative Medicine APPENDIX A Top 200 Prescription Drugs APPENDIX B Top Herbal Remedies Glossary Index
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