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Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians

ISBN: 9781416056331 | 1416056335

Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO
Pub. Date: 5/1/2008

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Summary Table of Contents

Boyce P. Wanamaker is Director, Veterinary Technology Program, Columbia State Community College, Columbia, Tennessee.

Designed specifically for veterinary technicians, this essential resource offers detailed guidance on key topics such as managing medication inventory, dispensing veterinarian prescribed drugs, calculating drug dosages, administering medications to animals, and educating clients about drug side effects and precautions. Up-to-date drug information is presented in a consistent, easy-to-use format that... MORE includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms. Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your study efforts and check your progress as you work through the material. Chapter outlines provide at-a-glance overviews of the topics featured in each chapter, making it quick and easy to find information. Key Terms lists with definitions familiarize you with the terminology used in each chapter. Technicians Notes boxes throughout the book provide useful hints and important reminders to help you avoid common errors and increase your efficiency. Coverage of inventory control offers practical tips on performing this important task, including understanding the different vendor types, communicating with sales representatives, and using veterinary practice management computer software. Detailed summaries of important drug laws, such as the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act and the Animal Drug Availability Act, introduce you to the legal and ethical aspects of veterinary pharmacology. The companion CD-ROM contains a handy drug dosage calculator and photographs of drug labels to familiarize you with the drug information youll encounter in practice. Proprietary drug names are listed along with generic names to help you learn to recognize drugs with generic options. Additional review questions in this edition help reinforce your understanding of key concepts. Answers are located in the back of the book so you can check the accuracy of your responses. The chapter on Drugs Used in Skin Disorders offers expanded coverage of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, as well as the latest drugs used to treat skin disorders.

Columbia State Community College, TN. Offers guidance on key topics in applied pharmacology. Features proprietary drug names listed along with generic names to help recognize drugs with generic options, Evolve online resources with drug dosage calculators, and expanded coverage of the anatomy and physiology of the skin. For students. Previous edition: c2004. Softcover.

General Pharmacology
Routes and Techniques of Drug Administration
Practical Calculations in Pharmacology
Drugs Used in Nervous System Disorders
Drugs Used in Respiratory System Disorders
Drugs Used in Renal and Urinary Tract Disorders
Drugs Used in Cardiovascular System Disorders
Drugs Used in Gastrointestinal System Disorders
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Drugs Used in Ophthalmic and Otic Disorders
Drugs Used in Skin Disorders
Antiinfective Drugs
Antiparasitic Drugs
Drugs Used to Relieve Pain and Inflammation
Therapeutic Nutritional, Fluid, and Electrolyte Replacements
Blood-Modifying, Antineoplastic, and Immunosuppressant Drugs
Miscellaneous Therapeutic Agents
Veterinary Technicians Role
Common Abbreviations Used in Veterinary Medicine
Weights and Measures
Resource Information
Controlled Substances Information Summary
Bibliography
Review Question Answers
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