Build a solid foundation in pharmacology with this all-in-one resource! Combining a comprehensive textbook with workbook exercises, Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to the daily activities and challenges seen in the practice setting. Full-color photos and illustrations make it easier to master concepts, and an in-depth review designed specifically for pharmacy technicians meets the requirements of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) for anatomy and physiology and pharmacology. Written by a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician, Kathy Moscou and Karen Snipe - each with extensive experience in the field - this book helps you master the expanding role of the pharmacy technician and launch a successful and rewarding career in Pharmacy Technology.
- Comprehensive coverage aligns with advanced-level ASHP competencies for accreditation and prepares you for certification.
- Practical Pharm Tech features include Tech Alerts highlighting drug look-alike and sound-alike issues, Tech Notes with need-to-know information on safe drug dispensing, and Technician's Corner critical thinking exercises.
- Coverage of A&P and medical terminology is included within each body system unit.
- Quick-reference, mini drug monographs are included within each body system and drug classification chapter, and include pill photos along with generic and trade names, strength of medication, route of administration, dosage form, dosing schedule, and warning labels.
- Learning features in each chapter include learning objectives, key terms, key points, and review questions.
- Exam preparation includes two 120-question online practice exams in addition to board-style review questions.
- Summary drug tables provide generic/brand name, drug strengths and dosage forms, usual dose and dosing schedule, and warning labels for at-a-glance access to important information.
- NEW! Updated drug information ensures you are familiar with the latest drug approvals and the latest dosage and prescription guidelines.
- NEW! Coverage of changes in pharmacology includes the newest pharmaceutical laws, handling and dispensing of controlled substances, COVID-19 developments, and advances in vaccines.
- NEW! Integrated workbook exercises by chapter provide vocabulary practice, review questions, and case studies in the text as well as critical thinking and research activities online.
Table of Contents
Unit I: Introduction to Pharmacology 1. Fundamentals of Pharmacology 2. Principles of Pharmacology 3. Pharmacodynamics 4. Drug Interactions and Medication Errors Unit II: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System 5. Treatment of Anxiety 6. Treatment of Depression 7. Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses 8. Treatment of Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's Disease 9. Treatment of Seizure Disorders 10. Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache 11. Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Unit III: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System 12. Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms 13. Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis 14. Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease of the Bone Unit IV: Drugs Affecting the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems 15. Treatment of Diseases of the Eye 16. Treatment of Disorders of the Ear Unit V: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System 17. Treatment of Angina 18. Treatment of Hypertension 19. Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke 20. Treatment of Arrhythmia Unit VI: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System 21. Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease 22. Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn's Disease Unit VII: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System 23. Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24. Treatment of Allergies Unit VIII: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System 25. Treatment of Thyroid Disorders 26. Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Unit IX: Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System 27. Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System 28. Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction Unit X: Drugs Affecting the Immune System 29. Treatment of Bacterial Infections 30. Treatment of Viral Infections 31. Treatment of Cancers 32. Vaccines and Immunomodulators Unit XI: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System 33. Treatment of Fungal Infections 34. Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns 35. Treatment of Acne 36. Treatment of Eczema and Psoriasis 37. Treatment of Lice & Scabies NEW! Appendix: Workbook Exercises Glossary IndexAuthors
Kathy Moscou Research AffiliateCentre for Aboriginal and Rural Education Studies
Brandon University
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Former Director, Pharmacy Technician Program (1989-2006), North Seattle Community College, Vancouver, WA. Dr. Kathy Moscou holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Global Health from the University of Toronto, a master's degree in Public Health / International Health, and a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the University of Washington. She is a licensed pharmacist in Ontario, Canada, and Washington state. Her research in pharmacogovernance investigates the relationship between global institutions, state actors, and national health policy for post-market drug safety (pharmacovigilance). Her research also focuses on comparative health policy and models of governance that address equity in drug safety and foster healthy communities. Dr. Moscou has nearly 40 years of experience as a pharmacist and more than 10 years of experience teaching in pharmacology and specifically to pharmacy technician students; she is an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Brock University in Ontario. Also a talented artist, she recently joined the faculty of The Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD U) as Assistant Professor. Karen Snipe Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator, Department Head, Diagnostic and Imaging Services, Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC. Karen Snipe, CPhT, MA Ed, is the Student Liaison for the Division of Health Sciences at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina, where she served as an instructor and Pharmacy Technician program director for more than 20 years. Ms. Snipe worked in institutional pharmacy practice for a decade before pursuing a master's degree in healthcare education. She has ben an active member of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) for the last two decades and a member of the Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission (PTAC).
