The Pharmacy Technician A Comprehensive Approach

by Moini, Jahangir

• ISBN13: 9781401857912
• ISBN10: 1401857914
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-13
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

History of Pharmacy

The Foundation of Pharmaceutical Care

Pharmacy Law and Ethics for Technicians

Pharmaceutical Terminology and Abbreviations

Dosage Forms and Administration of Medications

Drug Interactions

Hospital Pharmacy

Retail (Community) Pharmacy

Advanced Pharmacy

Extemporaneous Prescription Compounding

Management of Pharmacy Operations

Financial Management and Health Insurance

Safety in the Workplace

Computer Applications in Drug-use Control

Communications

Basic Mathematics

Measurement Systems

Calculation of Dosages

Biopharmaceutics

Antimicrobial Agents

Antineoplastic Drugs

Allergy and Respiratory Drugs

Central Nervous System Drugs

Cardiovascular Drugs and Diuretics

Digestive System Drugs

The Endocrine System and Hormones

Muscle Relaxants and Non-narcotic Analgesics

Immunological Agents

Poisons and Antidotes

Nutrition

Special Considerations for Pediatric and Neonatal Patients

Drug Therapy for Aging Patients

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