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Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians - E-Book

By: Robert M. Fulcher,Eugenia M. Fulcher

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Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians - E-Book

By: Robert M. Fulcher,Eugenia M. Fulcher

Written for pharmacy technicians, and addressing the competencies developed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd Edition helps you learn to calculate drug dosages safely and accurately. A practical worktext format covers everything from basic math skills to reading and interpreting labels and physicians' orders, introducing key calculation and conversion concepts and then providing hundreds of problems so you can practice and master the material. Other vital topics include conversions between the various measurement systems, reconstituting liquid medications, and calculating medications based on a patient's age or body weight. Written by experienced pharmacist Robert Fulcher and educator Eugenia Fulcher, Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians helps you learn calculation skills and develop the competencies needed by pharmacy technicians. Learning objectives and definitions of key words begin each chapter. Pretests in each chapter allow readers to assess their current knowledge of specific topics. Step-by-step examples make it easy to learn and remember how to do equations and use formulas. Hundreds of practice problems provide practice with calculations, conversions, and measurements. Actual drug labels accompany examples and problems, for real-world experience with the information you will see in pharmacy practice. Business Math for Pharmacy Technicians chapter introduces the calculations needed in retail pharmacy settings. Body system icons appear next to medication names to help you associate different drugs with their respective disorders and body systems. Points to Remember boxes make it easy to learn and remember key information. Review of Rules sections in each chapter summarize the rules and methods for performing equations. Chapter reviews provide a quick summary of the key concepts in each chapter. Posttests in each chapter allow you to assess how well you have learned the material. A comprehensive posttest includes 50 questions that assess your knowledge of all major topics covered in the book. Helpful study tools also include an answer key for odd-numbered problems and a comprehensive glossary. Updated content meets ASHP requirements and features new topics such as powder volume and compounding problems, formulas for reducing and enlarging medications, and opportunities to write out prescription label directions. Tech Note boxes offer helpful advice on real-life situations you may encounter in the pharmacy. Tech Alert boxes warn against common pharmacy and medication errors that could impact patients' safety. Additional prescription and practice exercises give you valuable experience with translating physician directions into patient instructions.

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Pharmacology

Principles and Applications

By: Eugenia M. Fulcher,Robert M. Fulcher,Cathy Dubeansky Soto

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Pharmacology

Principles and Applications

By: Eugenia M. Fulcher,Robert M. Fulcher,Cathy Dubeansky Soto

Take your understanding to a whole new level with Pageburst digital books on VitalSource! Easy-to-use, interactive features let you make highlights, share notes, run instant topic searches, and so much more. Best of all, with Pageburst, you get flexible online, offline, and mobile access to all your digital books. Comprehensive yet easy to read, Pharmacology: Principles and Applications, 3rd Edition introduces you to basic pharmacology, showing how to apply principles to the kinds of clinical situations you will encounter on the job. You'll learn how different drugs work in the body, how to calculate drug dosages, drug administration routes and procedures, the medications related to disorders in each body system, and much more. Written by expert authors Eugenia M. Fulcher, Robert M. Fulcher, and Cathy Dubeansky Soto, Pharmacology ensures that you master all of the pharmacology competencies required by CAAHEP and ABHES. In the book and on a companion Evolve website, a variety of exercises helps you strengthen your skills in math, dosage calculation, and critical thinking. Practical coverage of basic pharmacology provides a thorough understanding of the medications most commonly used in ambulatory and inpatient settings. A real-life Scenario starts each chapter with thought-provoking questions to consider as you progress through the material. Procedures boxes provide step-by-step guidance for drug calculation and administration, accompanied by numerous illustrations and icons that identify OSHA-mandated protocols. Common Signs & Symptoms of Diseases and Common Side Effects of Medications lists in each body system chapter help you distinguish between disease progression and medication reactions. Body systems icons highlight the ways that specific drugs affect a particular body system. Chapter objectives and key words at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your study efforts. Check Your Understanding math review sections enable you to assess your knowledge of application and calculation concepts. Critical Thinking exercises challenge you to apply what you've learned to a variety of realistic situations. Important Facts and Clinical Tips boxes in each chapter highlight the key concepts for practice. Patient Education for Compliance boxes help you communicate more effectively with patients about possible side effects or adverse reactions. Summary tables are more concise and easier to follow. New calculations exercises and quizzes are included on the companion Evolve website. Expanded math and drug calculation sections in the workbook supplement the textbook with additional exercises for practice with math and dosage calculations. Available separately.

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Workbook for Pharmacology: Principles and Applications

A Worktext for Allied Health Professionals

By: Eugenia M. Fulcher,Robert M. Fulcher,Cathy Dubeansky Soto

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Workbook for Pharmacology: Principles and Applications

A Worktext for Allied Health Professionals

By: Eugenia M. Fulcher,Robert M. Fulcher,Cathy Dubeansky Soto

- Expanded exercises throughout the book include several new math exercises.

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Introduction to Intravenous Therapy for Health Professionals

By: Eugenia M. Fulcher,Margaret Schell Frazier

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Introduction to Intravenous Therapy for Health Professionals

By: Eugenia M. Fulcher,Margaret Schell Frazier

Designed for existing courses within the MA curricula, this text provides initial preparation for the principles and techniques of intravenous therapy. Students will learn the basic knowledge necessary to safely and precisely administer basic IV fluids and medications within the scope of practice for their particular health care profession. - Each chapter is organized with chapter outlines, learning objectives, key words with definitions, and chapter summaries. - Includes a basic review of anatomy and physiology to provide a fundamental understanding of how IV therapy can interact with each body system. - A variety of exercises (such as IV calculations or patient teaching) are integrated within each chapter to reinforce the learning of often-difficult concepts. - Includes an array of worksheets on the companion Evolve website (such as drugs, charting, or drug and dosage calculations) to provide practice tools for the student. - Each chapter concludes with multiple-choice review questions to test students' knowledge of the content within that chapter. - Provides a Competency Check Sheet with standards for performance and to meet competency-based education requirements.

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Pharmacology

Principles and Applications

By: Eugenia M. Fulcher,Robert M. Fulcher,Cathy Dubeansky Soto

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Principles and Applications

By: Eugenia M. Fulcher,Robert M. Fulcher,Cathy Dubeansky Soto

Comprehensive yet easy to read, Pharmacology: Principles and Applications, 3rd Edition introduces you to basic pharmacology, showing how to apply principles to the kinds of clinical situations you will encounter on the job. You'll learn how different drugs work in the body, how to calculate drug dosages, drug administration routes and procedures, the medications related to disorders in each body system, and much more. Written by expert authors Eugenia M. Fulcher, Robert M. Fulcher, and Cathy Dubeansky Soto, Pharmacology ensures that you master all of the pharmacology competencies required by CAAHEP and ABHES. In the book and on a companion Evolve website, a variety of exercises helps you strengthen your skills in math, dosage calculation, and critical thinking. - Practical coverage of basic pharmacology provides a thorough understanding of the medications most commonly used in ambulatory and inpatient settings. - A real-life Scenario starts each chapter with thought-provoking questions to consider as you progress through the material. - Procedures boxes provide step-by-step guidance for drug calculation and administration, accompanied by numerous illustrations and icons that identify OSHA-mandated protocols. - Common Signs & Symptoms of Diseases and Common Side Effects of Medications lists in each body system chapter help you distinguish between disease progression and medication reactions. - Body systems icons highlight the ways that specific drugs affect a particular body system. - Chapter objectives and key words at the beginning of each chapter help you focus your study efforts. - Check Your Understanding math review sections enable you to assess your knowledge of application and calculation concepts. - Critical Thinking exercises challenge you to apply what you've learned to a variety of realistic situations. - Important Facts and Clinical Tips boxes in each chapter highlight the key concepts for practice. - Patient Education for Compliance boxes help you communicate more effectively with patients about possible side effects or adverse reactions. - An expanded math section helps you sharpen your calculation skills with a wealth of practice problems. - Additional drug calculation coverage includes more dosage and calculation practice exercises - Expanded pediatric content offers a more thorough understanding of the special dosage and calculation considerations required for this special population.

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Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians - E-Book

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Workbook for Pharmacology: Principles and Applications

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Introduction to Intravenous Therapy for Health Professionals

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