Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician

Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2015-01-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455751804

With chapter-by-chapter review and practice, this easy-to-use workbook and lab manual reinforces your understanding of key facts and concepts from Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition. Chapter-specific lab exercises and skill check-off sheets correspond to procedures in the textbook, and a wide variety of review questions (including fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice), exercises, and activities help you study more effectively and learn to apply your knowledge for success on the job. Practice with the most important subject areas taught in pharmacy technician programs prepares you for the PTCE and your future job. Critical thinking exercises help you apply what you've learned to real-life situations. Fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice questions reinforce chapter material. UNIQUE! Internet research activities prepare you for research tasks you will encounter on the job. Math calculation exercises help you master this difficult area of pharmacology. NEW! Chapter-specific lab exercises give you applicable laboratory experience and practice. NEW! Skill check-off sheets let you track your progress with textbook procedures.

Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians - E-Book

Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians - E-Book
Author: Kathy Moscou
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2018-11-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323550363

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! - Comprehensive, updated content is built to address the specific needs of Pharmacy Technician education. - Mini drug monographs in every body system and drug classification chapter contain valuable drug information and pill photos for quick reference. - Summary drug tables with generic/brand name, usual dose and dosing schedule, and warning labels offer at-a-glance access to information about specific drugs. - Helpful Tech Notes enhance your understanding of the practical knowledge needed in the pharmacy setting and help you relate new concepts to practical use. - Tech Alerts offer critical reminders and warnings to help you learn to identify and avoid common pharmacy errors. - Technician's Corner critical thinking exercises prepare you for on-the-job situations by providing you with a set of facts and asking you to reach a conclusion. - Updated drug information ensures you're familiar with the latest drug approvals and therapeutic considerations. - Key terminology list with definitions feature visual highlights within chapter discussions, and alphabetized list in the glossary. - UPDATED! Drug information reflects the latest dosage and prescription guidelines. - NEW! Coverage of advancements in the areas of vaccines, HIV/AIDS, cancer, and diabetes provide you with the latest information for these chronic conditions. - NEW! Additional artwork supports foundational and body-system pharmacology content. - IMPROVED! Streamlined incorporation of med term and A&P content into chapters.

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician
Author: Teresa Hopper
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Anatomy
ISBN: 9780721694368

This reliable resource presents a thorough and concise presentation of basic pharmacology. Written at the appropriate level for pharmacy technician students in any type of programs and for those being trained on the job, it features a full color design that fully engages the reader along with many unique features that make learning more interesting and more meaningful. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. Section I, General Pharmacy, provides an overview of pharmacy practice as it relates to pharmacy technicians to help readers understand the role of a technician in the pharmacy setting. Section Two, Body Systems, provides a body systems approach to pharmacology to enhance the reader's understanding of why, how, and what drugs are used in the clinical setting for various body systems. Section Three, Classifications of Drugs presents a general breakdown of how similar agents are used to treat conditions to help readers understand how similar agents work in the body. Brief anatomy and physiology discussions in the body systems chapters help build a foundation for how the drugs work in the human body. Objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter to clearly outline what readers are expected to understand from the chapter. Key terms with definitions appear at the beginning of all chapters to identify new terminology and make it easier to learn the new vocabulary that is vital to success on the job. A list of the drugs discussed within a chapter, along with the pronunciation, appear at the beginning of each chapter to help familiarize readers with the drugs they need to be familiar with on the job. Comprehensive drug tables that include pictures of drugs - enhancing the reference value of the text while providing readers with quick, easy to understand information about specific drugs. Tech Notes interspersed throughout the text provide readers with helpful on-the-job hints. Pharmacist's Perspective boxes make content more interesting by relating the material to on-the-job situations viewed through the eyes of the pharmacist. The Tech's Corner at the end of each chapter promotes critical thinking skills by encouraging readers to pull together a collection of facts and information to reach a conclusion. An attractive full color design makes the text inviting and information more accessible. More than 300 photos and illustrations throughout the text help readers understand new concepts and procedures. Key points appear at the end of each chapter before the review questions to facilitate the understanding of key concepts presented in the chapter. Review Questions appear at the end of each chapter to help readers assess their knowledge and understanding of the chapter content before moving on. A bibliography appears at the end of each chapter to supply readers with additional sources to go to for further information on the chapter topic. A comprehensive glossary including all key terms and definitions is located at the end of the book - providing one central location to look up the meaning of new terminology.

Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician
Author: Teresa Hopper
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 846
Release: 2003-12-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780721605524

Save by purchasing the Mosby's Pharmacy Technician - Text and Workbook Package! This package includes the comprehensive introductory textbook, Mosby's Pharmacy Technician and its Workbook which tests performance skills and knowledge of content.

Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians

Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians
Author: Elaine Beale
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2018-01-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9780323430883

Preceded by Math calculations for pharmacy technicians / Robert M. Fulcher, Eugenia M. Fulcher. 2nd ed. c2013.

Professional Skills for the Pharmacy Technician

Professional Skills for the Pharmacy Technician
Author: Stephanie C. Peshek
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2016-01-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449629822

Professional Skills for the Pharmacy Technician addresses skills that facilitate interprofessional interactions in the workplace and increase safety in pharmacies by improving communication. This resource discusses topics dealing with interpersonal relationships, conflicts, training of new employees, management and supervision within the technician ranks, and the importance of the technician role within the healthcare system. Additional topics include patient safety, professionalism, organizational culture, ethics, human resources/labor relations, cultural competence, negotiation and emotional intelligence, customer service, substance abuse, security/risk management, career management, inventory management, and technology. This accessible text will help students understand the background and history behind policies and workplace decisions. The real-life case studies and discussion questions promote a review of the reasoning behind good and bad decisions, to enable healthcare workers to make more educated decisions. This valuable resource will help pharmacy technicians to be a key contributor in creating a quality work environment. The new Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission (PTAC) collaboration between (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) is working towards assuring and advancing the quality of pharmacy technician education and training programs to new standards by 2020. This text is an excellent resource for PTAC accredited pharmacy technician education programs preparing curricula to meet the new 2020 Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) standards for certification and recertification. Features: Boxed Articles Case Studies Assignments Questions for Discussion Instructor Resources: Test Bank, Instructor's Manual, Slides in PowerPoint format

Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians

Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians
Author: Karen Davis
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2019-12-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323709818

Gain a complete introduction to institutional pharmacy practice and efficiently prepare for the new sterile compounding certification exam! Comprehensively covering sterile products, aseptic technique, and the workings of the sterile compounding facility, Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, focuses on safe and accurate practice. This edition has expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, and application of , , and and additional content on waste management, workflow, safety and compliance, billing and reimbursement, and emergency management. Illustrations abound, and content is brought to life with an updated art program, step-by-step procedures, and technician notes and alerts. Certification review questions are included with each chapter, and online student and instructor resources round out the offering. - Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab. - Mini-case scenarios promote critical thinking and application. - Tech Notes, Tech Alerts, and Did You Know? boxes offer key information on-the-job success. - Content modeled after ASHP curriculum for technician training. - Chapter quizzes and an online sample exam offer student practice and exam preparation. - Instructor support materials online, including lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, student handouts, answer keys, an image collection, and chapter pretests. - NEW! Expanded and updated content on all aspects of preparation, processing, medications, techniques, and documentation plus new content on the sterile environment; , , and ; hazardous materials and waste management; workflow, quality control; safety and compliance; billing and reimbursement; and emergency and disaster planning. - NEW! Procedure boxes with step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales. - NEW and EXPANDED! Updated art program focuses on the sterile environment, equipment and supplies, and skills. - NEW! Chapter quiz questions and a sample exam prepare students for classroom exams or the new certification credentialing exam.

Mosby's Medical Dictionary - E-Book

Mosby's Medical Dictionary - E-Book
Author: Mosby
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1986
Release: 2012-11-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323112587

So much more than just a bestselling dictionary, Mosby’s Medical Dictionary, 9th Edition is a one-stop reference to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features over 56,000 authoritative definitions, quick-reference appendixes, a color atlas of the human body, and more than 2,450 full-color illustrations — nearly three times more than any other dictionary available — making it an indispensable reference for health care consumers and professionals alike. UNIQUE! More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts. Over 56,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions include expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures. A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference. Quick-reference appendixes offer quick access to useful reference information, such as commonly used abbreviations, language translation guides, American sign language, and more. A strict, common-sense alphabetical organization with no subentries makes it easy to find key terms and definitions. NEW! Over 300 new and updated illustrations visually clarify key definitions and reflect current health care practice and equipment. NEW! Approximately 11,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care. NEW! Editor Marie O’Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN lends her expertise to this new edition, reviewing and revising all definitions and assembling a team of leading consultants and contributors.

Pharmacy Management Software for Pharmacy Technicians: a Worktext

Pharmacy Management Software for Pharmacy Technicians: a Worktext
Author: Daa Enterprises, Inc
Publisher: Mosby
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-06-26
Genre: Pharmacy
ISBN: 9780323428323

Acquire the skills to succeed in the pharmacy, before leaving the classroom, with Pharmacy Management Software for Pharmacy Technicians, 3rd Edition. This innovative software/worktext incorporates the full version of DAA Enterprises' Visual Superscript pharmacy management software to give you hands-on training performing the day-to-day tasks of a pharmacy technician - just as you will on the job. Expanded lab content, an updated drug database, and correlation with ASHP standards provide you with a comprehensive, current product to get you practice ready Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions guide you through essential functions in community and institutional pharmacy practice. UNIQUE! Full version of DAA Enterprises' Visual Superscript pharmacy management software reflects the practice management programs you will encounter in the workforce - and enables you to work through realistic practice scenarios. UNIQUE! Fully functional patient record database corresponds to work text exercises to provide realistic practice: Adding new patients Determining possible adverse reactions Filling and refilling prescriptions Examining a patient's prescription history Identifying potential allergic reactions to drug ingredients and much more Worktext activities and case studies walk you through essential pharmacy tasks just as you will perform them on the job. UNIQUE! Institutional pharmacy coverage provides additional practice in: Extemporaneous compounding Total parenteral nutrition IV label preparation Detailed screenshots, lab tips, and hints guide you through the pharmacy management software. Study tools on the companion Evolve website provide technical support, laboratory tips, and additional practice. EXPANDED! Lab content teaches concepts in isolation, and then within the continuum of practice, for full comprehension and practice readiness. NEW and UNIQUE! New labs provide practice preparing medications for dispensing, repackaging medications, and restocking an automated dispensing cabinet through the use of bar coding technology. NEW and UNIQUE! Medication Safety, HIPPA, and Interdisciplinary and Team Approach Consideration boxes support optimal, safe, effective patient care. NEW! Introductory content provides an overview of the skills covered and how they fit into the larger practice workflow. NEW and UNIQUE! Expanded activities for Community Pharmacy Practice include nonsterile compounding with formulas, prescription verification using bar code technology, risk evaluation and mitigation strategies, online adjudication, immunizations, and investigational medications. NEW and UNIQUE! Expanded activities for Institutional Pharmacy Practice include emergency preparedness, automation, narcotic inventory and management, medication reconciliation, bulk packaging, and a variety of sterile processing labs. NEW! Documentation section includes new activities and forms to support DEA controlled substance reporting, medication reconciliation, medication therapy management, inventory, prior authorization, and HIPAA verification. NEW! Section on additional practice settings focuses on skills that support long-term care, mail order, telepharmacy, and pharmacy benefits management. NEW! Updated drug database, patient profiles, and physicians keep learning fresh. The database includes more than 300,000 drugs, many with pill photos.

Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician E-Book

Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician E-Book
Author: Elsevier Inc
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 587
Release: 2018-02-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032355024X

This easy-to-use, chapter-by-chapter companion to Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 5th Edition helps you reinforce and master your understanding of key skills and concepts. Each chapter of this combination workbook and lab manual contains a wide variety of review questions, exercises, and experiential lab activities to help reinforce key concepts, encourage students to reflect critically, and relate to practice for success on the job. Combined with the core textbook, this learning package takes you from day one through graduation and certification! - Comprehensive coverage designed to align with the ASHP curriculum and Pharmacy Technician certification exam blueprints - Reinforce Key Concepts sections for review and practice - Reflect Critically sections with realistic scenarios to encourage content assimilation and application - Relate to Practice sections with laboratory exercises to provide hands-on practice to promote multi-dimensional skills mastery - Competency checklists for all procedures to track your progress with textbook procedures. - NEW! Chapters on drug classifications and pharmacy operations management - NEW! Expansion of aseptic technique and sterile compounding - NEW! Additional emphasis on soft skills threaded throughout the pharmacy practice unit - NEW! Additional competency checklists to correlate with procedures throughout pharmacy practice chapters