Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist
- 5th Edition - December 10, 2019
- Authors: Tiffany Howe, Angela Burton
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 6 1 2 2 - 5
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Request a sales quoteLearn pharmacology with the trusted text written specifically for surgical technologists! Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist, 5th Edition ensures that as an integral member of the operating room team, you have an in-depth understanding of surgical medications. It covers everything a surg tech needs to know, including basic pharmacology, dosage calculations, safe handling of medications, terminology, and drug effects and side effects. If you are interested in becoming a surgical first assistant, many chapters also include coverage of advanced practice. Written by Tiffany Howe, CST, CSFA, FAST, MBA, an educator, and Angie Burton, CST, FAST, a practicing surg tech, this book covers all areas of pharmacology designated in the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.
- Coverage of pharmacology meets the needs of the Surgical Technologist and includes all areas designated in the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th Edition.
- Advanced Practice sections in each chapter provide content relating to the role of the first surgical assistant, helping students who want to advance to that role, and keeps this text useful as a professional reference.
- Concise three-part organization makes it easier for students to understand 1) the foundations of pharmacology, mathematics, and drug administration, 2) applications of pharmacology to the surgical environment, and 3) preoperative medications, types of anesthesia, and emergency situations.
- Caution boxes highlight drug alerts and surgical safety issues.
- Chapter study questions help students measure their knowledge and apply it to practice, and serve as an excellent review tool for classroom and certification exams.
- Insight boxes provide in-depth, cutting-edge information on specific products, procedures, and processes in the operating room.
- Learning features include Tech Tips from experts, Quick Question boxes with quizzes on foundational knowledge, Make It Simple boxes reviewing medical terminology, and Notes simplifying difficult concepts.
- Comprehensive glossary defines key terms highlighted in the text.
- Evolve companion website includes up-to-date drug monographs and additional exercises allowing students to practice math calculations.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Reviewers
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- UNIT I. Introduction to Pharmacology
- Introduction
- 1. Basic Pharmacology
- Drug Sources
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 1-Basic Pharmacology
- 2. Medication Development, Regulation, and Resources
- Medication Regulation
- Drug Development
- Medication References
- 3. Pharmacology Mathematics
- Military Time
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Temperature Conversions
- Measurement Systems
- 4. Medication Administration
- Surgical Technologist’s Roles in Medication Administration
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 4—Medication Administration
- UNIT II. Applied Surgical Pharmacology
- Introduction
- 5. Antibiotics
- Microbiology Review
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 5—Antibiotics
- 6. Diagnostic Agents
- Contrast Media
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 6—Diagnostic Agents
- 7. Diuretics
- Renal Process of Excretion
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 7—Diuretics
- 8. Hormones
- Endocrine System Review
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 8—Hormones
- 9. Medications That Affect Coagulation
- Physiology of Clot Formation
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 9—Medications That Affect Coagulation
- 10. Ophthalmic Agents
- Anatomy Review
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 10—Ophthalmic Agents
- 11. Fluids and Irrigation Solutions
- Fluid and Electrolyte Management
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 11—Fluids and Irrigation Solutions
- 12. Antineoplastic Chemotherapy Agents
- Chemotherapy Agents
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 12—Antineoplastic Chemotherapy Agents
- UNIT III. Anesthesia
- Introduction
- 13. Preoperative Medications
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First AssistantChapter 13—Preoperative Medications Chapter 13—Preoperative Medications
- 14. Patient Monitoring and Local and Regional Anesthesia
- Patient Monitoring
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 14—Monitoring Local Anesthesia and Regional Anesthesia Chapter 14—Monitoring Local Anesthesia and Regional Anesthesia
- 15. General Anesthesia
- Components of General Anesthesia
- Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 15—General Anesthesia
- 16. Emergency Situations
- Respiratory Emergencies
- Cardiac Arrest
- Malignant Hyperthermia
- Glossary
- Index
- Drug Category Index Medication Categories Commonly Used From the Sterile Back Table by Surgical Specialty
- Language: English
- Edition: 5
- Published: December 10, 2019
- Imprint: Elsevier
- eBook ISBN: 9780323661225
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Tiffany Howe
Tiffany Howe has more than 14 years’ experience in teaching and administration and more than 20 years of experience practicing in allied health care. She is currently the Vice President for Teaching & Learning at Western Dakota Tech in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Affiliations and expertise
Vice President for Teaching and Learning, Western Dakota Tech, Rapid City, South Dakota.AB
Angela Burton
Angie Burton has a combined 24 years of experience as a practitioner and an educator. She is currently the General Team Clinical Resource at Black Hills Surgical Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Affiliations and expertise
General Clinical Resource, Black Hills Surgical Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota.