Pharmacy

Pages: 235,
Specialty: Pharmacy,
Publisher: APHA,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 218.44x279.4x22.86mm

The Complete Review for the Pharmacy Technician provides baseline knowledge for new community and health-system pharmacy technicians, an overview of important concepts for students entering technician education programs, and a concise and current review of practice-based issues for experienced technicians. In addition, the text covers information needed to understand the knowledge areas in the new Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE). Based on the most recent PTCE content outline, the chapters span every subject area covered on the exam. Introductory chapters have been expanded to include the importance of licensure, registration, and certification for technicians, and new information has been added on important pharmacy laws and regulations. In reviewing the technician's role in pharmacy operations and management, chapter updates include revised information on health information technology, pharmacy information systems, electronic medical records, and compounding standards. New sections have been added on medication reconciliation, pharmacy quality assurance, inventory management, drug storage, shortages, drug disposal, hazardous drugs, and pharmacogenomics. A wide range of color illustrations and figures makes the content accessible and easy to understand. The Appendix refers readers to sections of the book that correspond to each knowledge area covered in the new PTCE.

Weight: 0.64 KG
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Pages: 312,
Specialty: Pharmacy,
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 210x274x18mm

Ideal for anyone studying for the North American Pharmacists Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), this indispensible 8th edition of "Comprehensive Pharmacy Review for NAPLEX: Practice Exams, Cases, and Test Prep" deciphers the nuances of the test and provides authentic exercises and actionable strategies. Using 2 full-length tests, 32 brand-new patient cases, and more than 200 practice calculations, you can challenge your understanding of current pharmacological practices and enhance your test-taking skills.

Weight: 0.68 KG
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Specialty: Pharmacy,
Publisher: Wolter Kluwers India,
Publication Year: 2012

Weight: 2 KG
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Specialty: Pharmacy,
Publisher: MedTech,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Paperback

Weight: 0.5 KG
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Pages: 264,
Specialty: Pharmacy,
Publisher: ASHP,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 213.36x276.86x15.24mm

This very popular sixth edition continues to simplify a complex subject using carefully designed conceptual approaches to make pharmacokinetics understandable for all students and pharmacists. The esteemed authors have thoroughly reviewed, revised, and redesigned Concepts in Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Sixth Edition, to enhance the reader's grasp of the material. This text offers a superior approach to understanding pharmacokinetics through extensive use of clinical correlates, figures, and questions and answers. Inside you will find: content broken into 15 easy-to-follow lessons, perfect for a semester; practice quizzes in 11 chapters to chart progress; four chapters completely devoted to clinical cases; more information on hemodialysis; more on pharmacogenetics; more on plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC) calculations; a phenytoin "cheat sheet" to help you through the calculations maze; new vancomycin cases based on higher desired vancomycin levels and trough-only dose estimations; more on modified diet in renal disease formula (MDRD) versus Cockcroft-Gault (CG) formula methods; and, more theory and problems on extended interval aminoglycosides.

Weight: 0.77 KG
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Pages: 350,
Specialty: Pharmacy,
Publisher: ASHP,
Publication Year: 2010,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 193.04x256.54x30.48mm

The new science of pharmacogenomics aims to understand how an individual's genetic composition affects his/her response to a specific drug or class of drugs. By studying such characteristics as drug metabolizing enzymes, drug transporter activity, and receptor sensitivity, a pharmacist is better able to prescribe the right drug the first time. If you are pharmacist, resident, or student curious about this new field, start with Concepts in Pharmacogenomics. In this practical guide, you will find an overview of the science behind pharmacogenomics, followed by detailed chapters related to its clinical application.

Weight: 0.7 KG
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Pages: 404,
Specialty: Pharmacy,
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett,
Publication Year: 2015,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 152.4x226.06x27.94mm

Concepts in Sterile Preparations and Aseptic Technique examines the current standards and best practices for sterile compounding, along with the fundamentals of aseptic technique, in a manner accessible to pharmacy and pharmacy technician students and professionals. Beginning with a review of foundational calculations and microbiological considerations, this resource reviews compatibility, stability, engineering controls, and quality assurance and control, with pertinent information from USP Chapter incorporated throughout. With engaging case studies, tips, alerts, and accompanying video tutorials, this text facilitates student learning through a robust companion website for students as well as helpful instructor resources. Video Tutorial Topics and Procedures: HLFW Cleaning, Hand Washing, Garbing, Sterile Glove, Attaching Needle to Syringe, Accessing a Vial, Equal Pressure (Milking), Equal Pressure (Reverse Milking), Removal of Air Bubbles, Ampule Breaking, Using a Filter Needle, Using a Filter Straw, Reconstituting a Vial, Uncapping and Recapping a Needle, Capping a Syringe, Priming Infusion Set, Positive Pressure, Negative Pressure, Workflow, Incompatibility, Fingertip Testing Instructor Resources: Instructor's Manual including Lab Activities and Supply List, Answer Key for Review Questions and Case Studies, PowerPoint Presentations with 375 slides, Test Bank with 189 Multiple Choice, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Short Answer questions. Student Resources: Navigate Companion Website, including: Videos, Quizzes, Interactive Glossary, Interactive Flashcards, Crossword Puzzles, Matching Exercises, Web Links Each new text includes an online access code to the Navigate Companion Website. Electronic and eBook formats may not include access to the Navigate Companion Website. Access may also be purchased separately.

Weight: 0.59 KG
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Pages: 240,
Specialty: Pharmacy,
Publisher: PhP,
Publication Year: 2010,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 136x214x16mm

Research in pharmacy practice and medicines use is an important component of many postgraduate and undergraduate pharmacy programmes. It is seen as invaluable in informing professional practice and service development. This clear and concise handbook considers the stages of the research process in logical order, from planning of the project through to dissemination of the findings. This systematic guide will be of use to undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students and their supervisors. It will also appeal to researchers unfamiliar with health services research methods and to practising pharmacists new to conducting a research project. This second edition has been restructured to aid its navigation and comprehensively revised and expanded in recognition of the increased diversity of projects undertaken by students.

Weight: 0.3 KG
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Pages: 608,
Specialty: Pharmacy,
Publisher: PhP,
Publication Year: 2013,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 156x232x32mm

This tenth edition of Dale and Appelbe's Pharmacy and Medicines Law (previously "Dale and Appelbe's Pharmacy Law and Ethics") is your definitive guide to law relating to pharmacy and medicine practice in Great Britain. It covers law and professional regulation that all pharmacy and medicine professionals need to know. There are important updates regarding the activities of the General Pharmaceutical Council, the recent consolidation of medicines regulations and what these changes mean to your practice. New content covers: Human Medicines Regulations (HMRs) 2012; the role of the GPhC and its approach to Fitness to Practise; recent radical changes to the structure of the NHS. All chapters have been updated by well-known experts from academia, professional and legal practice. As such, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone studying or practising in pharmacy and medicine and a reliable reference for lawyers and legal professionals interested in these areas.

Weight: 0.9 KG
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