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WORKBOOK FOR PHARMACOLOGY FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS
Workbook for Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians
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By
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
Karen Snipe, CPhT, AS, BA, MEd, Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator, Department Head, Diagnostic and Imaging Services, Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC

Description
Specially designed to parallel material in Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, this helpful workbook provides in-depth study and review of the pharmacology concepts you need to master for a successful career in pharmacy technology. Its user-friendly format and engaging learning exercises make it easy to understand both basic and advanced pharmacologic concepts. Practical application activities provide valuable practice in applying what you learn to real-world scenarios.

Contents


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


5. Treatment of Anxiety

6. Treatment of Depression

7. Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses

8. Treatment of Parkinson's Disease and Huntington's Disease

9. Treatment of Seizure Disorders

10. Treatment of Pain

11. Treatment of Migraine Headache and Alzheimer's Disease

12. Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder



Unit 3: Drugs Affecting 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 Paget's Disease of the Bone

17. Treatment of Hyperuricemia and Gout



Unit 4: Treatment of Diseases of the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems


18. Treatment of Glaucoma

19. Treatment of Vertigo and Other Disorders of the Ear

20. Treatment of Ophthalmic and Otic Infections



Unit 5: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular 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


26. Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer

27. Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease



Unit 7: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System


28. Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

29. Treatment of Allergies



Unit 8: Drugs Affecting the Urinary System


30. Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction

31. Treatment of Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders



Unit 9: Drugs Affecting 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


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


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

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 216 pages, publication date: MAY-2008
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-04721-0
ISBN-10: 0-323-04721-1
Imprint: MOSBY


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Last update: 25 Nov 2009
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