Workbook for Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians

Karen Snipe, CPhT, AS, BA, MEd, Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator, Department Head, Diagnostic and Imaging Services, Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC

Kathy Moscou, RPh, MPH, BSc(Pharm), Research Officer, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Former Director, Pharmacy Technician Program (1989-2006), North Seattle Community College, WA

Specially designed to parallel the material in Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd Edition, this helpful workbook provides in-depth study and review of the ASHP content requirements for pharmacology and anatomy and physiology. Its user-friendly format and engaging learning exercises help you understand both basic and advanced pharmacologic concepts. Practical activities allow you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

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Paperback, 216 Pages

Published: December 2012

Imprint: Mosby

ISBN: 978-0-323-08498-7

Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology
1. Fundamentals of Pharmacology
2. Principles of Pharmacology
3. Pharmacodynamics
4. Drug Interactions and Medication Errors
  
  Unit 2: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System
  
  Introduction to the Nervous System
5. Treatment of Anxiety
6. Treatment of Depression
7. Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses
8. Treatment of Parkinsons Disease and Huntingtons Disease
9. Treatment of Seizure Disorders
10. Treatment of Pain
11. Treatment of Migraine Headache and Alzheimers Disease
12. Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  
  Unit 3: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System
  
  Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System
13. Neuromuscular Blockade
14. Treatment of Muscle Spasms
15. Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases That Affect the Musculoskeletal System
16. Treatment of Osteoporosis and Pagets Disease of the Bone
17. Treatment of Hyperuricemia and Gout
  
  Unit 4: Treatment of Diseases of the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems
  
  Introduction to the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems
18. Treatment of Glaucoma and Other Disorders of the Eye
19. Treatment of Vertigo and Other Disorders of the Ear
20. Treatment of Ophthalmic and Otic Infections
  
  Unit 5: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
  
  Introduction to the Cardiovascular System and Hematological System
21. Treatment of Angina
22. Treatment of Hypertension
23. Treatment of Heart Failure
24. Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke
25. Treatment of Arrhythmia
  
  Unit 6: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
  
  Introduction to the Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System
26. Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer
27. Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohns Disease
  
  Unit 7: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
  
  Introduction to the Respiratory System
28. Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
29. Treatment of Allergies
  
  Unit 8: Drugs Affecting the Urinary System
  
  Introduction to the Urinary System
30. Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile
31. Treatment of Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders
  
  Unit 9: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
  
  Introduction to the Endocrine System
32. Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
33. Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
34. Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System
  
  Unit 10: Drugs Affecting the Immunological System
  
  Introduction to the Lymphatic and Immune System
35. Treatment of Bacterial Infection
36. Treatment of Viral Infections
37. Treatment of Cancers
38. Vaccines and Immunosuppressants
  
  Unit 11: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System
  
  Introduction to the Integumentary System (Skin & Its Appendages)
39. Treatment of Fungal Infections
40. Treatment of Decubitus Ulcers and Burns
41. Treatment of Acne
42. Treatment of Eczema
43. Treatment of Lice and Scabies

Workbook for Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians

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