Students receive comprehensive content on pharmacy technician practice along with coverage of business operations in a community pharmacy, professionalism and ethics in the workplace, and pharmacy careers. They will gain insight on healthcare reform, pharmacology, e-prescribing, informatics, pharmacy automation systems, medication safety initiatives, innovative drug delivery systems, and medication therapy management services.

Provides exercises correlated with textbook Pharmacology for technicians (4th ed.) to reinforce student learning of drug groups, drug uses and effects, and other drug facts essential to the work of pharmacy technicians.

What You'll Find Inside Expanded coverage of safety issues and ways pharmacy technicians can help the medical team avoid errors Expanded coverage of skills needed by pharmacy technicians working in a hospital setting Mapped to the ASHP competencies Full-color photos, diagrams, and design features that clearly illustrate how to handle, compound, dispense, and package drugs A comprehensive study of pharmacy technician responsibilities in clinic, hospital, and retail pharmacy settings Internet research assignments that introduce students to important sources of information about drugs and diseases Authentic role-playing exercises that allow students to practice communication challenges Study Partner CD with additional quizzes, terminology support, and study aids

As the most in-depth pharmacology text designed specifically for pharmacy technicians, this title prepares students for a career in community, institutional, and other pharmacy settings. Students will develop a basic understanding of drug classes and the mechanisms of action for many drugs. They will also gain insight into why certain drugs are prescribed for particular disease states and obtain instruction for making informed, intelligent decisions when dispensing drugs. Includes an all-new drug guide and workbook, available in print or digitally.

With this exceptional textbook, students gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide safe and effective care for the patients they will serve in their future careers. Chapter features help students learn all facets of pharmacy practice, including: an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians in both community and institutional practice settings a comprehension of the laws, regulations, and standards that govern pharmacy practice an awareness of medication safety issues in the prescription-filling process knowledge of the equipment, supplies, prescription order forms, and medication labels used in pharmacy practice insight into professionalism, including effective communication with patients and other healthcare professionals, cultural awareness, and ethical behavior In addition, three appendices offer students valuable reference material on: the most commonly prescribed drugs the top drugs administered in hospitals common pharmacy abbreviations and acronyms The Study Partner CD supports student learning with: Chapter Terms and Flash Cards that help students learn key terminology Matching Activities that provide students with a fun, interactive way to learn chapter content Quizzes that test students' understanding of important chapter concepts in both practice and reported modes A Link to the Internet Resource Center providing in-depth reference information and additional resources New and Noteworthy Chapter Features: NEW! Practice Tips highlight guidelines pharmacy technicians should follow in the workplace, teaching students how to be successful and efficient on the job. NEW! Timely Topics cover important issues and initiatives to heighten students' awareness of the developing technology, trends, and policies impacting their field. NEW! Reinforcing Your Learning offers 3-5 enrichment activities that strengthen student comprehension of chapter concepts. NEW! Thinking on Your Feet presents real-world scenarios that give students practice handling challenging situations in the workplace. NEW! Acquiring Field Knowledge expands students' understanding of pharmacy practice through Web-based projects. NEW! Sampling the Certification Exam provides students with 10 practice problems that model the test format of the certification exams. Learning Objectives establish clear goals for students as they begin their chapter study, helping them focus on the information that is most critical to their success. Key Terms are highlighted and defined to help students better comprehend the language they will use when communicating with patients and other healthcare professionals. Safety Notes alert students to important safety reminders that must be heeded to provide safe and effective patient care. Photographs and Illustrations help students visualize pharmacy procedures, medication dosage forms, supplies, equipment, and real-world patient interactions. Tables and Chapter Summaries encapsulate key points of the chapter and offer students beneficial study aids.

Pharmacy Calculations for Technicians, Fourth Edition offers the most thorough approach to understanding pharmacy calculations - so every student succeeds. Its extensive examples help students apply calculations in the workplace. Additional problems with solutions at the end of the book provide practice with immediate feedback; Pretest available to check student readiness; Study Partner multimedia CD included with each textbook.

With Pharmacy Calculations for Technicians, students learn the essential mathematics concepts and skills pharmacy technicians use on the job. Clear, complete examples and practice problems guide students in learning the skills required for calculating and preparing drug doses in both community and institutional pharmacy settings. Students are guided step-by-step through calculation methods, including ratio and proportion, dimensional analysis, and alligation.

Pharmacology for Technicians, Fourth Edition has been thoroughly updated with current pharmaceutical and medical content. This new edition also includes expanded coverage of major drugs as well as medication guides, vaccinations, protocols, medication safety, probiotics, and alternative supplements.Clear explanations of drug effects and uses, with heightened focus on what the technician needs to know; Study Partner multimedia CD included with every textbook; Pocket Drug Guide of generic-brand equivalents packaged FREE with each textbook; Canadian brand charts also included.