Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians

4th Edition - January 18, 2024
Authors: Kathy Moscou, Karen Snipe
Language: English
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Build a solid foundation in pharmacology with this all-in-one resource! Combining a comprehensive textbook with workbook exercises, Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition helps you understand the principles of pharmacology and apply them to the daily activities and challenges seen in the practice setting. Full-color photos and illustrations make it easier to master concepts, and an in-depth review designed specifically for pharmacy technicians meets the requirements of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) for anatomy and physiology and pharmacology. Written by a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician, Kathy Moscou and Karen Snipe — each with extensive experience in the field — this book helps you master the expanding role of the pharmacy technician and launch a successful and rewarding career in Pharmacy Technology.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Evolve Student Resources
Copyright
Reviewers
Preface
Background
Who Will Benefit From This Book?
Why Is This Book Important to the Profession?
Organization
Distinctive Features
Learning Aids
Ancillaries
Note to the Student
Acknowledgments and Dedication
Unit I: Introduction to Pharmacology
1. Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Key Terms
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
Key Terms
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetic Phases
Body Fluid Compartments and Electrolytes
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
3. Pharmacodynamics
Key Terms
Pharmacodynamics
Drug-Receptor Interactions
Factors Influencing Adherence to Drug Therapy
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
4. Drug Interactions and Medication Errors
Key Terms
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
5. Treatment of Anxiety
Key Terms
Overview
Social Anxiety Disorder
Neurochemistry of Anxiety
Drugs Used to Treat Anxiety
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
6. Treatment of Depression
Key Terms
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
Key Terms
Overview
Neurochemistry of Schizophrenia and Psychoses
Drugs Used to Treat Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
8. Treatment of Alzheimer, Huntington, and Parkinson Disease
Key Terms
Alzheimer Disease
Parkinson Disease
Huntington Disease
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
9. Treatment of Seizure Disorders
Key Terms
Overview
Seizure Classifications
Neurochemistry of Seizures
Drugs Used to Treat Seizure Disorders
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
10. Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache
Key Terms
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
Key Terms
Overview
Sleep Disorders
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit III: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System
12. Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms
Key Terms
Overview
Treatment of Muscle Spasms
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
13. Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Key Terms
Overview
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
14. Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of the Bone
Key Terms
Osteoporosis
Paget Disease of Bone
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of Bone
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit IV: Drugs Affecting the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems
15. Treatment of Diseases of the Eye
Key Terms
Dry Eye Disease
Bacterial Infections of the Eye
Viral Infections of the Eye
Fungal Infections of the Eye
Summary of Treatments of Bacterial, Fungal, and Viral Infections of the Eye
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
16. Treatment of Disorders of the Ear
Key Terms
Disorders Affecting Hearing
Bacterial Infections of the Ear
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit V: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
17. Treatment of Angina
Key Terms
Overview
Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Angina
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Angina
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
18. Treatment of Hypertension
Key Terms
Blood Pressure
Hypertension
What Causes Hypertension?
Blood Pressure Classifications
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Hypertension
Diuretics
Thiazide Diuretics
Pharmacokinetics
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Loop Diuretics
Pharmacokinetics
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Potassium Supplements
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Aldosterone Receptor Antagonists
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacokinetics
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists
Pharmacokinetics
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers (β-Blockers)
Mechanism of Action
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Alpha1-Adrenergic Antagonists (α1-Blockers)
Adverse Reactions
Calcium Channel Blockers
Adverse Effects
Central-Acting α2-Agonists
Adverse Reactions
Direct Vasodilators
Adverse Reactions
Direct Renin Inhibitors
Adverse Reactions and Precautions
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
19. Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke
Key Terms
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
Key Terms
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
21. Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Key Terms
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
Key Terms
Overview
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn’s Disease
Lifestyle Modification
Drugs Used for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit VII: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
23. Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Key Terms
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
Key Terms
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
25. Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
Key Terms
Overview
Diagnosis of Thyroid Disorders
Types of Thyroid Disorders
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
26. Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Key Terms
Overview
Management of Diabetes
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit IX: Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System
27. Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System
Key Terms
Overview
Menstrual Disorders
Reproductive Disorders
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
28. Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction
Key Terms
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Erectile Dysfunction
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit X: Drugs Affecting the Immune System
29. Treatment of Bacterial Infections
Key Terms
Overview
Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Action
Antimicrobial Resistance
Classification of Antimicrobial Agents
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
30. Treatment of Viral Infections
Key Terms
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
Key Terms
What Is Cancer?
Cancer Screening Tests
Treatment of Cancer
Pharmacotherapy for Breast Cancer
Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer
Pharmacotherapy for Prostate Cancer
Antiandrogens
Miscellaneous Agents Used to Treat 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 Endometrial Cancer of the Uterus
Summary of Antineoplastic Agents That Treat Various Other Cancers
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
32. Vaccines and Immunomodulators
Key Terms
Overview
Special Handling Conditions for Vaccines
Immunizations
COVID-19 Vaccine
Immunomodulators and Immunosuppressants
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
Unit XI: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System
33. Treatment of Fungal Infections
Key Terms
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
Key Terms
Pressure Injuries
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
35. Treatment of Acne
Key Terms
Acne
Causes of Acne
Treatment of Acne
Key Points
Review Questions
Bibliography
36. Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
Key Terms
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
Key Terms
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
Appendices. Workbook Exercises
Appendix 1 Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Appendix 2 Principles of Pharmacology
Appendix 3 Pharmacodynamics
Appendix 4 Drug Interactions and Medication Errors
Appendix 5 Treatment of Anxiety
Appendix 6 Treatment of Depression
Appendix 7 Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses
Appendix 8 Treatment of Alzheimer, Huntington, and Parkinson Disease
Appendix 9 Treatment of Seizure Disorders
Appendix 10 Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache
Appendix 11 Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Appendix 12 Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms
Appendix 13 Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Appendix 14 Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of the Bone
Appendix 15 Treatment of Diseases of the Eye
Appendix 16 Treatment of Disorders of the Ear
Appendix 17 Treatment of Angina
Appendix 18 Treatment of Hypertension
Appendix 19 Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke
Appendix 20 Treatment of Arrhythmia
Appendix 21 Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Appendix 22 Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease
Appendix 23 Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Appendix 24 Treatment of Allergies
Appendix 25 Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
Appendix 26 Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Appendix 27 Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System
Appendix 28 Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction
Appendix 29 Treatment of Bacterial Infection
Appendix 30 Treatment of Viral Infections
Appendix 31 Treatment of Cancers
Appendix 32 Vaccines and Immunomodulators
Appendix 33 Treatment of Fungal Infections
Appendix 34 Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns
Appendix 35 Treatment of Acne
Appendix 36 Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis
Appendix 37 Treatment of Lice and Scabies
Answer Key
CHAPTER 1: Fundamentals of Pharmacology
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CHAPTER 2: Principles of Pharmacology
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CHAPTER 3: Pharmacodynamics
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CHAPTER 4: Drug Interactions and Medication Errors
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CHAPTER 5: Treatment of Anxiety
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CHAPTER 6: Treatment of Depression
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CHAPTER 7: Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses
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CHAPTER 8: Treatment of Alzheimer’s, Huntington, and Parkinson Disease
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CHAPTER 9: Treatment of Seizure Disorders
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CHAPTER 10: Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache
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CHAPTER 11: Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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CHAPTER 12: Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms
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CHAPTER 13: Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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CHAPTER 14: Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget’s Disease of the Bone
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CHAPTER 15: Treatment of Diseases of the Eye
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CHAPTER 16: Treatment of Disorders of the Ear
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CHAPTER 17: Treatment of Angina
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CHAPTER 18: Treatment of Hypertension
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CHAPTER 19: Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke
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CHAPTER 20: Treatment of Arrhythmia
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CHAPTER 21: Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
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CHAPTER 22: Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease
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CHAPTER 23: Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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CHAPTER 24: Treatment of Allergies
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CHAPTER 25: Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
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CHAPTER 26: Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
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CHAPTER 27: Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System
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CHAPTER 28: Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction
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CHAPTER 29: Treatment of Bacterial Infections
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CHAPTER 30: Treatment of Viral Infections
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CHAPTER 31: Treatment of Cancers
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CHAPTER 32: Vaccines and Immunomodulators
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CHAPTER 33: Treatment of Fungal Infections
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CHAPTER 34: Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns
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CHAPTER 35: Treatment of Acne
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CHAPTER 36: Treatment of Eczema and Psoriasis
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CHAPTER 37: Treatment of Lice and Scabies
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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

Life sciences

Physical sciences & Engineering

Social sciences & Humanities

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