Clearly written and filled with practical information, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge and skills pharmacy technicians need for successful practice. Key areas of concentration include the role of the pharmacy technician in the pharmacy setting, an overview of medications used to treat specific body systems, a breakdown of the different classifications of drugs, and a review of the basic sciences at the core of pharmacy practice. It also offers helpful PTCB examination review, as well as information on career opportunities for pharmacy technicians with advice on getting a job and advancing in the profession. INDICE: Section One: General Pharmacy1. History of Medicine and Pharmacy 2. Law and Ethics of Pharmacy 3. Pharmacy Settings for Technicians 4. Conversions and Calculations Used by Pharmacy Technicians 5. Dosage Forms, Abbreviations, and Routes of Administration 6. Referencing 7. Competencies Required of Pharmacy Technicians 8. Prescription Processing 9. Over-the-Counter Medications and Skin Care Products 10. Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) 11. Hospital Pharmacy 12. Repackaging and Compounding 13. Aseptic Technique 14. PharmacyStock and Billing 15. Psychopharmacology Section Two: Body Systems16. Endocrine System 17. Nervous System 18. Respiratory System 19. Visual and Auditory System 20. Gastrointestinal System 21. Urinary System 22. Cardiovascular System 23. Reproductive System Section Three: Classification of Drugs 24. Antiinfectives 25. Antiinflammatories and Antihistamines 26. Vitamins and Minerals 27. Vaccines 28. Oncology Agents Section Four: Basic Sciences for Pharmacy Technicians29. Microbiology 30. Chemistry Section Five: Starting Your Career as a Pharmacy Technician31. Review for the PTCB Examination AppendixesA. Common Abbreviations Used in Pharmacy B. Top 200 Selling Drugs of 2002 C. Top 30 Herbal Remedies (Western Herbs) D. Basic Math Review E. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) F. Proper Hand Care for Medical Asepsis in Pharmacy Glossary Illustration Credits Index
- ISBN: 978-1-4160-3940-2
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 784
- Fecha Publicación: 11/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés