Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist
- 6th Edition - January 29, 2024
- Latest edition
- Authors: Tiffany Howe, Angela Burton
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 9 0 9 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 1 1 1 6 - 7
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Learn pharmacology from the text designed specifically for surgical technologists! Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist, 6th Edition prepares you to work in an operating room by providing an in-depth understanding of surgical medications. It covers everything a surgical technologist needs to know, including basic pharmacology, dosage calculations, safe handling of medications, terminology, and drug effects and side effects. For Surgical First Assistant courses, many chapters include coverage of advanced practice. Written by a surgical technology educator and a practicing surgical technologist, this book covers all areas of pharmacology and anesthesia that are designated in the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology.
- Pharmacology content is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of the Surgical Technologist and includes all areas designated in the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology
- Chapter study questions help you measure your knowledge and apply learning to practice, while also serving as a review tool for classroom and certification exams
- Advanced practice content, centering on issues specific to the Surgical First Assistant, provides you with information to help advance your career and keep this text as a professional reference
- Caution feature boxes focus attention on drug and surgical safety issues, while Insight boxes provide in-depth, cutting-edge information on specific products, procedures, and processes in the operating room
- Additional learning features include Tech Tips from experts, Notes that simplify difficult concepts, Quick Question boxes that quiz you on foundational knowledge, and Make It Simple boxes that review medical terminology
- Comprehensive glossary supports key terms highlighted throughout the text
UNIT I Introduction to Pharmacology
1. Basic Pharmacology
2. Medication Development, Regulation, and Resources
3. Pharmacology Mathematics
4. Medication Administration
UNIT II Applied Surgical Pharmacology
5. Antibiotics
6. Diagnostic Agents
7. Diuretics
8. Hormones
9. Medications That Affect Coagulation
10. Ophthalmic Agents
11. Fluids and Irrigation Solutions
UNIT III Anesthesia
12. Preoperative Medications
13. Patient Monitoring and Local and Regional Anesthesia
14. General Anesthesia
15. Emergency Situations
1. Basic Pharmacology
2. Medication Development, Regulation, and Resources
3. Pharmacology Mathematics
4. Medication Administration
UNIT II Applied Surgical Pharmacology
5. Antibiotics
6. Diagnostic Agents
7. Diuretics
8. Hormones
9. Medications That Affect Coagulation
10. Ophthalmic Agents
11. Fluids and Irrigation Solutions
UNIT III Anesthesia
12. Preoperative Medications
13. Patient Monitoring and Local and Regional Anesthesia
14. General Anesthesia
15. Emergency Situations
- Edition: 6
- Latest edition
- Published: January 29, 2024
- Language: English
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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, USAAB
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, USA