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.
1. Unit I: Introduction to Pharmacology - p. 1 2. 1. Fundamentals of Pharmacology - p. 2 3. 2. Principles of Pharmacology - p. 17 4. 3. Pharmacodynamics - p. 28 5. 4. Drug Interactions and Medication Errors - p. 37 6. Unit II: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System - p. 47 7. 5. Treatment of Anxiety - p. 48 8. 6. Treatment of Depression - p. 57 9. 7. Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses - p. 71 10. 8. Treatment of Alzheimer, Huntington, and Parkinson Disease - p. 81 11. 9. Treatment of Seizure Disorders - p. 93 12. 10. Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache - p. 103 13. 11. Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - p. 127 14. Unit III: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System - p. 139 15. 12. Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms - p. 139 16. 13. Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis - p. 152 17. 14. Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of the Bone - p. 166 18. Unit IV: Drugs Affecting the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems - p. 177 19. 15. Treatment of Diseases of the Eye - p. 178 20. 16. Treatment of Disorders of the Ear - p. 193 21. Unit V: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System - p. 201 22. 17. Treatment of Angina - p. 202 23. 18. Treatment of Hypertension - p. 213 24. 19. Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke - p. 237 25. 20. Treatment of Arrhythmia - p. 259 26. Unit VI: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System - p. 267 27. 21. Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease - p. 268 28. 22. Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease - p. 279 29. Unit VII: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System - p. 291 30. 23. Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - p. 292 31. 24. Treatment of Allergies - p. 308 32. Unit VIII: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System - p. 317 33. 25. Treatment of Thyroid Disorders - p. 318 34. 26. Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus - p. 325 35. Unit IX: Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System - p. 347 36. 27. Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System - p. 348 37. 28. Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction - p. 365 38. Unit X: Drugs Affecting the Immune System - p. 375 39. 29. Treatment of Bacterial Infections - p. 376 40. 30. Treatment of Viral Infections - p. 395 41. 31. Treatment of Cancers - p. 416 42. 32. Vaccines and Immunomodulators - p. 442 43. Unit XI: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System - p. 459 44. 33. Treatment of Fungal Infections - p. 460 45. 34. Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns - p. 472 46. 35. Treatment of Acne - p. 481 47. 36. Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis - p. 491 48. 37. Treatment of Lice and Scabies - p. 504 49. Appendices. Workbook Exercises - p. 511 50. Appendix 1 Fundamentals of Pharmacology - p. 511 51. Appendix 2 Principles of Pharmacology - p. 513.e1 52. Appendix 3 Pharmacodynamics - p. 515 53. Appendix 4 Drug Interactions and Medication Errors - p. 517 54. Appendix 5 Treatment of Anxiety - p. 519 55. Appendix 6 Treatment of Depression - p. 520.e1 56. Appendix 7 Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses - p. 523 57. Appendix 8 Treatment of Alzheimer, Huntington, and Parkinson Disease - p. 525.e2 58. Appendix 9 Treatment of Seizure Disorders - p. 527.e2 59. Appendix 10 Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache - p. 529.e2 60. Appendix 11 Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - p. 531.e1 61. Appendix 12 Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms - p. 533.e1 62. Appendix 13 Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis - p. 535.e1 63. Appendix 14 Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of the Bone - p. 537 64. Appendix 15 Treatment of Diseases of the Eye - p. 539 65. Appendix 16 Treatment of Disorders of the Ear - p. 541 66. Appendix 17 Treatment of Angina - p. 542.e1 67. Appendix 18 Treatment of Hypertension - p. 544.e2 68. Appendix 19 Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke - p. 547 69. Appendix 20 Treatment of Arrhythmia - p. 549.e2 70. Appendix 21 Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease - p. 551.e1 71. Appendix 22 Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease - p. 553 72. Appendix 23 Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - p. 555 73. Appendix 24 Treatment of Allergies - p. 557 74. Appendix 25 Treatment of Thyroid Disorders - p. 558.e1 75. Appendix 26 Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus - p. 559.e1 76. Appendix 27 Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System - p. 561.e1 77. Appendix 28 Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction - p. 563 78. Appendix 29 Treatment of Bacterial Infection - p. 564.e1 79. Appendix 30 Treatment of Viral Infections - p. 566.e1 80. Appendix 31 Treatment of Cancers - p. 568.e1 81. Appendix 32 Vaccines and Immunomodulators - p. 570.e1 82. Appendix 33 Treatment of Fungal Infections - p. 572.e1 83. Appendix 34 Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns - p. 574 84. Appendix 35 Treatment of Acne - p. 575.e1 85. Appendix 36 Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis - p. 577.e1 86. Appendix 37 Treatment of Lice and Scabies - p. 579.e1 87. REMOVED: Answer Key - p. e1 88. Glossary - p. 581 89. Index - p. 589
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.
1. Unit I: Introduction to Pharmacology - p. 1 2. 1. Fundamentals of Pharmacology - p. 2 3. 2. Principles of Pharmacology - p. 17 4. 3. Pharmacodynamics - p. 28 5. 4. Drug Interactions and Medication Errors - p. 37 6. Unit II: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System - p. 47 7. 5. Treatment of Anxiety - p. 48 8. 6. Treatment of Depression - p. 57 9. 7. Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses - p. 71 10. 8. Treatment of Alzheimer, Huntington, and Parkinson Disease - p. 81 11. 9. Treatment of Seizure Disorders - p. 93 12. 10. Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache - p. 103 13. 11. Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - p. 127 14. Unit III: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System - p. 139 15. 12. Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms - p. 139 16. 13. Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis - p. 152 17. 14. Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of the Bone - p. 166 18. Unit IV: Drugs Affecting the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems - p. 177 19. 15. Treatment of Diseases of the Eye - p. 178 20. 16. Treatment of Disorders of the Ear - p. 193 21. Unit V: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System - p. 201 22. 17. Treatment of Angina - p. 202 23. 18. Treatment of Hypertension - p. 213 24. 19. Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke - p. 237 25. 20. Treatment of Arrhythmia - p. 259 26. Unit VI: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System - p. 267 27. 21. Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease - p. 268 28. 22. Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease - p. 279 29. Unit VII: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System - p. 291 30. 23. Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - p. 292 31. 24. Treatment of Allergies - p. 308 32. Unit VIII: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System - p. 317 33. 25. Treatment of Thyroid Disorders - p. 318 34. 26. Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus - p. 325 35. Unit IX: Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System - p. 347 36. 27. Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System - p. 348 37. 28. Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction - p. 365 38. Unit X: Drugs Affecting the Immune System - p. 375 39. 29. Treatment of Bacterial Infections - p. 376 40. 30. Treatment of Viral Infections - p. 395 41. 31. Treatment of Cancers - p. 416 42. 32. Vaccines and Immunomodulators - p. 442 43. Unit XI: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System - p. 459 44. 33. Treatment of Fungal Infections - p. 460 45. 34. Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns - p. 472 46. 35. Treatment of Acne - p. 481 47. 36. Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis - p. 491 48. 37. Treatment of Lice and Scabies - p. 504 49. Appendices. Workbook Exercises - p. 511 50. Appendix 1 Fundamentals of Pharmacology - p. 511 51. Appendix 2 Principles of Pharmacology - p. 513.e1 52. Appendix 3 Pharmacodynamics - p. 515 53. Appendix 4 Drug Interactions and Medication Errors - p. 517 54. Appendix 5 Treatment of Anxiety - p. 519 55. Appendix 6 Treatment of Depression - p. 520.e1 56. Appendix 7 Treatment of Schizophrenia and Psychoses - p. 523 57. Appendix 8 Treatment of Alzheimer, Huntington, and Parkinson Disease - p. 525.e2 58. Appendix 9 Treatment of Seizure Disorders - p. 527.e2 59. Appendix 10 Treatment of Pain and Migraine Headache - p. 529.e2 60. Appendix 11 Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - p. 531.e1 61. Appendix 12 Neuromuscular Blockade and Muscle Spasms - p. 533.e1 62. Appendix 13 Treatment of Gout, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis - p. 535.e1 63. Appendix 14 Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget Disease of the Bone - p. 537 64. Appendix 15 Treatment of Diseases of the Eye - p. 539 65. Appendix 16 Treatment of Disorders of the Ear - p. 541 66. Appendix 17 Treatment of Angina - p. 542.e1 67. Appendix 18 Treatment of Hypertension - p. 544.e2 68. Appendix 19 Treatment of Heart Disease and Stroke - p. 547 69. Appendix 20 Treatment of Arrhythmia - p. 549.e2 70. Appendix 21 Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, and Peptic Ulcer Disease - p. 551.e1 71. Appendix 22 Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn’s Disease - p. 553 72. Appendix 23 Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - p. 555 73. Appendix 24 Treatment of Allergies - p. 557 74. Appendix 25 Treatment of Thyroid Disorders - p. 558.e1 75. Appendix 26 Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus - p. 559.e1 76. Appendix 27 Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System - p. 561.e1 77. Appendix 28 Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction - p. 563 78. Appendix 29 Treatment of Bacterial Infection - p. 564.e1 79. Appendix 30 Treatment of Viral Infections - p. 566.e1 80. Appendix 31 Treatment of Cancers - p. 568.e1 81. Appendix 32 Vaccines and Immunomodulators - p. 570.e1 82. Appendix 33 Treatment of Fungal Infections - p. 572.e1 83. Appendix 34 Treatment of Pressure Injuries and Burns - p. 574 84. Appendix 35 Treatment of Acne - p. 575.e1 85. Appendix 36 Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis - p. 577.e1 86. Appendix 37 Treatment of Lice and Scabies - p. 579.e1 87. REMOVED: Answer Key - p. e1 88. Glossary - p. 581 89. Index - p. 589
