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Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians
- 4th Edition - September 1, 2016
- Author: Robert L. Bill
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 4 4 0 2 - 6
Grasp complex concepts and develop fundamental knowledge in the rapidly changing field of veterinary pharmacology with Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterina… Read more
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Request a sales quoteGrasp complex concepts and develop fundamental knowledge in the rapidly changing field of veterinary pharmacology with Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition. This accessible, comprehensive text explains how drugs work so you can confidently communicate with clients about current drug therapies. Featuring up-to-date drug information and a new full-color design with added illustrations, tables, and boxes, this thorough resource covers drug uses, abuses, calculation errors, and mistakes.
- Covers complex principles of pharmacology in a manner appropriate for both veterinary technicians and students.
- Provides strong introductory content on safety, terminology, pharmacy procedures, drug handling (including the latest OSHA requirements), dosage calculations, and pharmacokinetics.
- Emphasizes the reasons behind drug properties, actions, and effects — not just lists of facts.
- Valuable clinical applications are interspersed throughout every chapter, and concepts are linked to real-life situations to help reinforce learning.
- Critical thinking and review questions at the end of every chapter help you test comprehension.
- Cover image
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Reviewers
- Preface
- The Changing Role of Veterinary Technicians
- 1 Veterinary Pharmacology and the Veterinary Technician
- Role and Responsibilities of Today's Veterinary Technician and Technologist
- Why Is Pharmacology Important for Veterinary Technicians?
- Four Rules to Live by for Safe Drug Usage
- Learning the Vocabulary: Terminology Used to Describe Therapeutic Agents
- The Dosage Form
- Where Can a Veterinary Techician Find Accurate Drug Information?
- A Veterinary Technician's Guide to Understanding the Information in Drug References
- References
- Self-Assessment
- 2 Pharmacy Procedures and Dosage Calculations
- The Goal: The Correct Dose Administered in the Correct Way
- Understanding the Prescription versus the Drug Order
- Writing the Drug Order: The Dosage Regimen
- The Next Step: Determining the Amount of Drug Needed
- Calculating the Amount of Dosage Form Needed
- Compounding Drugs
- The Dispensing Label and Container
- Storage of Drugs in the Veterinary Facility
- References
- Web Resources
- Self-Assessment
- 3 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- The Therapeutic Goal: Drug Concentrations within the Therapeutic Range
- The Dosage Regimen and Routes of Administration
- How Drugs Move in the Body
- Pharmacokinetics: Absorption—Getting Drugs into the Body
- Pharmacokinetics: Drug Distribution
- Pharmacodynamics: The Way Drugs Exert Their Effects
- Pharmacokinetics: Biotransformation and Drug Metabolism
- Pharmacokinetics: Drug Elimination or Excretion
- Using Concepts of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- References
- Self-Assessment
- 4 Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Function and Control of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Emetic Drugs
- Antiemetic Drugs
- Antidiarrheal Drugs
- Laxatives, Cathartics, and Purgatives
- Antacids and Antiulcer Drugs
- Drugs Used for Rumen Health
- The Role of Antimicrobials in Gastrointestinal Tract Disease
- Additional Drugs Used to Treat Gastrointestinal-Related Disease
- References
- Self-Assessment
- 5 Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
- Normal Cardiac Function
- Role of the Autonomic Nervous System in Cardiovascular Function
- Antiarrhythmic Drugs
- Positive Inotropic Drugs and Inodilators
- Vasodilator Drugs
- Diuretics
- Other Drugs Used in Treating Cardiovascular Disease
- References
- Self-Assessment
- 6 Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
- The Respiratory System's Protective Mechanisms
- Antitussives
- Mucolytics, Expectorants, and Decongestants
- Bronchodilators
- Other Drugs Used to Treat Respiratory Problems
- References
- Self-Assessment
- 7 Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
- The Negative Feedback System
- Thyroid Disease and Drug Therapies
- Endocrine Pancreatic Drugs
- Drugs Affecting Reproduction
- References
- Self-Assessment
- 8 Drugs Affecting the Nervous System
- Analgesics
- Tranquilizers and Sedatives
- Anesthetics
- Central Nervous System Stimulants
- References
- Self-Assessment
- 9 Drugs Affecting the Nervous System
- Anticonvulsants
- Behavior-Modifying Drugs
- References
- Self-Assessment
- 10 Antimicrobials
- Types of Antimicrobials
- Goal of Antimicrobial Therapy
- Resistance of Microorganisms to Antimicrobial Therapy
- Classification of Antimicrobials by Their Mechanism of Action
- Classes of Antimicrobials
- Other Antimicrobials Used in Veterinary Medicine
- Antifungals
- References
- Self-Assessment
- 11 Disinfectants and Antiseptics
- Terminology Describing Disinfecting Agents
- Appropriate Use of Disinfecting Agents
- Selecting an Appropriate Disinfecting Agent
- Types of Disinfecting Agents
- References
- Self-Assessment
- 12 Antiparasitics
- Challenges With Veterinary Antiparasitic Compounds
- Keeping Current With New Products
- Principles and Terminology of Antiparasitic Use
- Internal Antiparasitics
- Antinematodals
- Other Antinematodals
- Anticestodals
- Antiparasitics Used in Heartworm Treatment
- Antiprotozoals
- External Antiparasitics
- Insect Growth Regulators: the Insect Development Inhibitors and Juvenile Hormone Analogs
- Insect Repellents
- References
- Self-Assessment
- 13 Antiinflammatory Drugs
- The Inflammation Pathway
- Corticosteroids
- Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs
- Other Antiinflammatory Drugs
- References
- Self-Assessment
- Answers to Self Assessment
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Glossary
- Index
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: September 1, 2016
- Imprint: Mosby
- eBook ISBN: 9780323444026
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Robert L. Bill
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology, Assistant to the Director of Veterinary Technology, Purdue University, School of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN