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Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians
- 4th Edition - January 18, 2024
- Authors: Kathy Moscou, Karen Snipe
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 3 2 1 1 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 3 2 1 2 - 0
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Request a sales quoteBuild 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.
- Comprehensive coverage aligns with advanced-level ASHP competencies for accreditation and prepares you for certification.
- Practical Pharm Tech features include Tech Alerts highlighting drug look-alike and sound-alike issues, Tech Notes with need-to-know information on safe drug dispensing, and Technician’s Corner critical thinking exercises.
- Coverage of A&P and medical terminology is included within each body system unit.
- Quick-reference, mini drug monographs are included within each body system and drug classification chapter, and include pill photos along with generic and trade names, strength of medication, route of administration, dosage form, dosing schedule, and warning labels.
- Learning features in each chapter include learning objectives, key terms, key points, and review questions.
- Exam preparation includes two 120-question online practice exams in addition to board-style review questions.
- Summary drug tables provide generic/brand name, drug strengths and dosage forms, usual dose and dosing schedule, and warning labels for at-a-glance access to important information.
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- 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
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 2: Principles of Pharmacology
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 3: Pharmacodynamics
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 4: Drug Interactions and Medication Errors
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 5: Treatment of Anxiety
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 6: Treatment of Depression
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 7: Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 8: Treatment of Alzheimer’s, Huntington, and Parkinson Disease
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 9: Treatment of Seizure Disorders
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 10: Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 11: Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 12: Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 13: Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 14: Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget’s Disease of the Bone
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 15: Treatment of Diseases of the Eye
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 16: Treatment of Disorders of the Ear
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANKS: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 17: Treatment of Angina
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 18: Treatment of Hypertension
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 19: Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 20: Treatment of Arrhythmia
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 21: Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 22: Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 23: Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAME
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 24: Treatment of Allergies
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 25: Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 26: Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 27: Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 28: Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 29: Treatment of Bacterial Infections
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MATCHING
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 30: Treatment of Viral Infections
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MATCHING
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 31: Treatment of Cancers
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
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- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 32: Vaccines and Immunomodulators
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 33: Treatment of Fungal Infections
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 34: Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 35: Treatment of Acne
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
- FILL IN THE BLANK: DRUG NAMES
- MATCHING
- TRUE/FALSE
- CRITICAL THINKING
- RESEARCH ACTIVITY
- CASE STUDY
- CHAPTER 36: Treatment of Eczema and Psoriasis
- REVIEW QUESTIONS
- TECHNICIAN’S CORNER
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
- MULTIPLE CHOICE
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- CHAPTER 37: Treatment of Lice and Scabies
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- Glossary
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- No. of pages: 616
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: January 18, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323832113
- eBook ISBN: 9780323832120
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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, WAKS
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