Full Description
Comprehensive yet approachable, PHARMACOLOGY FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS provides just the right type and level of pharmacology information you need for successful practice. With coverage of body systems structure, as well as patient scenarios, anatomy and physiology refreshers, drug monographs with pill photos, and much more, this book presents an often-challenging subject in a practical way to make learning easier.UNIQUE! A list of drug names and pronunciations discussed within the chapter familiarizes you with the correct spellings and pronunciations of the terminology you need on the job.UNIQUE! Helpful Tech Notes throughout the text enhance your understanding of the practical knowledge you need in the pharmacy setting and help you relate new concepts to practical use.UNIQUE! Mini drug monographs in every body system and drug classification chapter provide you with valuable drug information and pill photos for quick reference.UNIQUE! Critical thinking Technician's Corner exercises help you practice your critical thinking skills by providing you with a set of facts and asking you to reach a conclusion.Vibrant full-color design makes difficult content more friendly and visually appealing with 275 line drawings and photographs throughout the text.Overviews of anatomy and physiology at the beginning of each body system unit provide a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology, as well as how drugs work in the body.Objectives listed at the beginning of each chapter clearly outline what you should learn from the chapter materials.Key Terms with definitions at the beginning of each chapter help you identify and learn new terms more easily.A convenient, comprehensive Glossary in both English and Spanish provides a central location to look up all terminology.Evolve companion website includes chapter-specific quizzes, Internet research activities, and web links to provide you with even more practice.
Contents
Unit 11. Fundamentals of Pharmacology2. Principles of Pharmacology3. Pharmacodynamics4. Drug Interactions and Medication ErrorsUnit 2: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous SystemIntroduction to the Nervous System5. Treatment of Anxiety6. Treatment of Depression7. Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses8. Treatment of Parkinson's Disease and Huntington's Disease9. Treatment of Seizure Disorders10. Treatment of Pain11. Treatment of Migraine Headache and Alzheimer's Disease12. Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderUnit 3: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal SystemIntroduction to the Musculoskeletal System13. Neuromuscular Blockade14. Treatment of Muscle Spasms15. Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases That Affect the Musculoskeletal System16. Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease of the Bone17. Treatment of Hyperuricemia and GoutUnit 4: Treatment of Diseases of the Ophthalmic and Otic SystemsIntroduction to the Opthalmic and Otic Systems18. Treatment of Glaucoma and Other Disorders of the Eye19. Treatment of Vertigo and Other Disorders of the Ear20. Treatment of Ophthalmic and Otic InfectionsUnit 5: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular SystemIntroduction to the Cardiovascular System and Hematological System21. Treatment of Angina22. Treatment of Hypertension23. Treatment of Heart Failure24. Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke25. Treatment of ArrhythmiaUnit 6: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal SystemIntroduction to the Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System26. Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer27. Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's DiseaseUnit 7: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory SystemIntroduction to the Respiratory System28. Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease29. Treatment of AllergiesUnit 8: Drugs Affecting the Urinary SystemIntroduction to the Urinary System30. Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction31. Treatment of Fluid and Electrolyte DisordersUnit 9: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine SystemIntroduction to the Endocrine System32. Treatment of Thyroid Disorders33. Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus34. Drugs That Affect the Reproductive SystemUnit 10: Drugs Affecting the Immunological SystemIntroduction to the Lymphatic and Immune System35. Treatment of Bacterial Infection36. Treatment of Viral Infections37. Treatment of Cancers38. Vaccines and ImmunosuppressantsUnit 11: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary SystemIntroduction to the Integumentary System (Skin & Its Appendages) 39. Treatment of Fungal Infections40. Treatment of Decubitus Ulcers and Burns41. Treatment of Acne42. Treatment of Eczema43. Treatment of Lice and Scabies
