Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians

3rd Edition - April 9, 2018
Authors: Kathy Moscou, Karen Snipe
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 9 7 2 2 - 0
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Master key scientific principles to prepare for certification and practice as a Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive, yet approachable text written specifically for your needs and offering complete coverage of the principles of pharmacology and the way drugs work within the body’s systems. Concepts are supplemented throughout with patient scenarios, anatomy and physiology refreshers, drug monographs with pill photos, and a number of other learning aids to help you comprehend this subject matter. With its companion workbook, this learning package provides the essential foundation necessary to launch a successful and rewarding career in Pharmacy Technology!

Cover image
Title Page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Reviewers
Preface
Background
Who Will Benefit from This Book?
Why Is This Book Important to the Profession?
Organization
Distinctive Features
Learning Aids
Note to the Student
Acknowledgments and Dedication
Unit I Introduction to Pharmacology
Introduction
1 Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Pharmacology
History of Medicines and Their Use
What Is Pharmacology?
Drug Legislation
Drug Dosage Forms and Delivery Systems
Routes of Administration
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
2 Principles of Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetic Phases
Body Fluid Compartments and Electrolytes
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
3 Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacodynamics
Drug-Receptor Interactions
Factors Influencing Adherence to Drug Therapy
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
4 Drug Interactions and Medication Errors
Drug Interactions
Mechanisms of Drug Interactions
Avoiding Undesired Drug Interactions
Medication Errors
Avoiding Medication Errors
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit II Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System
Introduction
5 Treatment of Anxiety
Overview
Neurochemistry of Anxiety
Drugs Used to Treat Anxiety
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
6 Treatment of Depression
Overview
Neurochemistry of Depression
Drugs Used to Treat Depression
Drugs Used to Treat Bipolar Disorder
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
7 Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses
Overview
Neurochemistry of Schizophrenia and Psychoses
Drugs Used to Treat Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
8 Treatment of Alzheimer's, Huntington's, and Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Huntington's Disease
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
9 Treatment of Seizure Disorders
Overview
Seizure Classifications
Neurochemistry of Seizures
Drugs Used to Treat Seizure Disorders
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
10 Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache
Overview
Conditions That Produce Pain
Drugs Used to Treat Pain
Opioid Overdose: A Public Health Issue
Drug Treatment for Neuropathic Pain
Nondrug Treatment of Pain
Headache
Migraine Headache
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
11 Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Overview
Sleep Disorders
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit III Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System
Introduction
12 Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms
Treatment of Muscle Spasms
Review Questions
Bibliography
13 Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overview
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
14 Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease of the Bone
Osteoporosis
Paget's Disease of Bone
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease of Bone
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit IV Drugs Affecting the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems
Introduction
15 Treatment of Diseases of the Eye
Dry Eye Disease
Bacterial Infections of the Eye
Viral Infections of the Eye
Fungal and Protozoal Infections of the Eye
Summary of Treatments of Bacterial, Fungal, and Viral Infections of the Eye
Glaucoma
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
16 Treatment of Disorders of the Ear
Disorders Affecting Hearing
Bacterial Infections of the Ear
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit V Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
Introduction
17 Treatment of Angina
Overview
Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Angina
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Angina
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
18 Treatment of Hypertension
Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Blood Pressure Classifications
Complications Associated With Untreated or Poorly Controlled Hypertension
Nonpharmacological Management of Hypertension
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Hypertension
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
19 Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke
Overview
Pathophysiology of Heart Failure, Heart Attack, and Stroke
Stages of Heart Failure
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Drugs Used to Treat Heart Disease
Drugs That Treat Hyperlipidemia
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
20 Treatment of Arrhythmia
Overview
How Arrhythmias Are Formed
Types of Arrhythmias
Treatment of Arrhythmia
Class I Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Class II Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Class III Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Class IV Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Drug Used to Prevent Arrhythmias
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit VI Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
Introduction
21 Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Overview
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Lifestyle Modification
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
22 Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease
Overview
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn’s Disease
Lifestyle Modification
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Crohn’s Disease
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit VII Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
Introduction
23 Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Drug Delivery Devices for Use With Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Medicines
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
24 Treatment of Allergies
Overview
What Triggers an Allergic Response?
Allergic Conditions
Pharmaceuticals Used in the Management of Allergies and Allergic Conditions
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit VIII Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
Introduction
25 Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
Overview
Diagnosis of Thyroid Disorders
Types of Thyroid Disorders
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
26 Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Overview
Management of Diabetes
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit IX Overview of the Reproductive System
Introduction
27 Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System
Overview
Menstrual Disorders
Reproductive Disorders
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
28 Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Erectile Dysfunction
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit X Drugs Affecting the Immune System
Introduction
29 Treatment of Bacterial Infection
Overview
Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Action
Microbial Resistance
Classification of Antimicrobial Agents
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
30 Treatment of Viral Infections
Overview
Antiviral Resistance
Mechanisms of Antiviral Action
Treatment of Influenza
Treatment of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Treatment of Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster, and Cytomegalovirus
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
31 Treatment of Cancers
What Is Cancer?
Cancer Screening Tests
Treatment of Cancer
Pharmacotherapy for Breast Cancer
Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer
Pharmacotherapy for Prostate Cancer
Pharmacotherapy for Lung Cancer
Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer
Pharmacotherapy for Colorectal Cancer
Immunotherapy for Colorectal Cancer
Pharmacotherapy for Melanoma (Skin Cancer)
Immunotherapy for Melanoma (Skin Cancer)
Pharmacotherapy for Cancer of the Uterus and Ovaries
Immunotherapy for Cancer of the Uterus and Ovaries
Summary of Antineoplastic Agents That Treat Various Other Cancers
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
32 Vaccines and Immunomodulators
Overview
Types of Vaccines
Special Handling Conditions for Vaccines
Immunizations
Immunomodulators and Immunosuppressants
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit XI Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System
Introduction
33 Treatment of Fungal Infection
What Are Fungi and Yeast?
Fungal Infections of the Skin and Nails
Treatment of Fungal and Yeast Infections
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
34 Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns
Pressure Injuries
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
35 Treatment of Acne
Acne
Causes of Acne
Treatment of Acne
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
36 Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
Overview
Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
Nonpharmaceutical Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
Pharmaceutical Treatment of Eczema and Psoriasis
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
37 Treatment of Lice and Scabies
Epidemiology of Lice and Scabies Infestation
Symptoms of Lice and Scabies Infestation and Prevention of Lice Reinfestation
Treatment of Head Lice, Pubic Lice, and Scabies
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Glossary
Index

Kathy Moscou

Dr. Kathy Moscou holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Global Health from the University of Toronto, a master’s degree in Public Health / International Health, and a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Washington. She is a licensed pharmacist in Ontario, Canada, and Washington state. Her research in pharmacogovernance investigates the relationship between global institutions, state actors, and national health policy for post-market drug safety (pharmacovigilance). Her research also focuses on comparative health policy and models of governance that address equity in drug safety and foster healthy communities. Dr. Moscou has nearly 40 years of experience as a pharmacist and more than 10 years of experience teaching in pharmacology and specifically to pharmacy technician students; she is an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Brock University in Ontario. Also a talented artist, she recently joined the faculty of The Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD U) as Assistant Professor.

Affiliations and expertise

Research Affiliate Centre for Aboriginal and Rural Education Studies Brandon University Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Former Director, Pharmacy Technician Program (1989-2006), North Seattle Community College, Vancouver, WA

Karen Snipe

Karen Snipe, CPhT, MA Ed, is the Student Liaison for the Division of Health Sciences at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina, where she served as an instructor and Pharmacy Technician program director for more than 20 years. Ms. Snipe worked in institutional pharmacy practice for a decade before pursuing a master’s degree in healthcare education. She has ben an active member of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) for the last two decades and a member of the Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission (PTAC).

Affiliations and expertise

Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator, Department Head, Diagnostic and Imaging Services, Trident Technical College, Charleston, SC