Pharmacology Handbook for Surgical Technologists

by Feix, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9781401871680
• ISBN10: 1401871682
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2005-09-06
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

This handy reference is the only pharmacology handbook developed specifically for Surgical Technologists! Small enough to fit in the pocket of a scrub jacket, it can be used anywhere by both professionals and learners. The mathematics review and terminology and abbreviation section make this a must-have resource for Surgical Technologists and other O.R. professionals.

Table of Contents

Dedication	viii
Preface	ix
Reviewers	xiii
Common Terms and Abbreviations
Terminology	2	(2)
Routes of Administration	4	(1)
GI Tract Routes	4	(1)
Parenteral Route---Any Route Other Than GI	4	(1)
Injection Routes	4	(1)
Other	5	(1)
Abbreviations	5	(2)
General Drug Classifications	7	(3)
Principles of Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics	10	(1)
Variables Affecting Pharmacokinetics	10	(2)
Age	11	(1)
Weight	11	(1)
Sex	11	(1)
Psychological State of Mind	11	(1)
Physical Condition	11	(1)
Wrong Route or Incorrect Administration	12	(1)
Five Rights of Medication Administration	12	(1)
Right Patient	12	(1)
Right Medication	12	(1)
Right Amount or Dose	12	(1)
Right Time	13	(1)
Right Route	13	(1)
Pharmacodynamics	13	(5)
Medication Effects	14	(1)
Medication Actions	15	(3)
Practice of Pharmacology
Medication Identification	18	(3)
Identification---Reading Drug Labels	18	(1)
Name of the Drug	18	(1)
Dosage or Strength of the Drug	18	(1)
Form of the Drug	18	(1)
Expiration Date of the Drug	19	(2)
Medication Measurements	21	(1)
Metric System	21	(1)
Weight	21	(1)
Volume	21	(1)
Length	22	(1)
Household System	22	(1)
Apothecary System	22	(1)
Other Forms of Measurement	23	(1)
Medication Delivery Methods	23	(3)
Parenteral Administration	23	(1)
Syringes	23	(3)
Sterile and Nonsterile Preparation of Medication	26	(8)
Nonsterile Preparation	27	(4)
Sterile Preparation	31	(3)
Mathematics Review	34	(5)
Drug Reference Cards
Analgesics	39	(20)
Anesthetics	59	(22)
Antibiotics	81	(30)
Anticoagulants	111	(6)
Antiemetics	117	(12)
Cardiac Medications	129	(16)
CNS Stimulants	145	(6)
Coagulants	151	(4)
Diuretics	155	(8)
Dyes	163	(10)
Hemostatic Agents	173	(12)
Hormones	185	(4)
Irrigation Solutions	189	(14)
Narcotic Antagonists	203	(6)
Obstetrical Agents	209	(4)
Ophthalmic	213	(10)
Sedatives/Hypnotics	223	(10)
Tranquilizers	233	(10)
Generic Name Index	243	(2)
Trade Name Index	245