Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians, 3rd Edition

Cover Contents Preface Chapter 1: A Brief History of Veterinary Pharmacology Introduction A History of Veterinary Pharmacology Pharmaceutical Terminology Regulation of Drug Products Categories of Drug Products Summary Chapter Review Chapter 2: Veterinary Drug Development and Control Introduction The Stages of Veterinary Drug Development Safety and Effectiveness Evaluation Summary Chapter Review Chapter 3: Principles and Methods of Drug Administration Introduction Safe Drug Use The Safe Zone: The Therapeutic Range Staying in the Safe Zone Out of the Safe Zone Summary Chapter Review Chapter 4: Pharmacokinetics Introduction Drug Movement Pharmacokinetics Part I: Getting In Pharmacokinetics Part II: Moving Around Pharmacokinetics Part III: Changing Pharmacokinetics Part IV: Getting Out Measuring Drug Action How Do Drugs Work? Summary Chapter Review Chapter 5: Veterinary Drug Use, Prescribing, Acquisition, and Pharmacy Management Introduction Brand Name (®) or Not? Compounding Getting Information Drug Standards Package Inserts Drug Reference Material The Internet Dispensing Versus Prescribing Pharmacy Economics Inventory Control and Maintenance Inventory Purchasing Inventory Management Pharmacy Organization Disposal of Unused/Unwanted Drugs Summary Chapter Review Chapter 6: Systems of Measurement in Veterinary Pharmacology Introduction The Basics How Do We Measure? Converting Within Systems Converting Among Systems Temperature Conversions Dose Calculations Solutions Reconstitution Summary Chapter Review Chapter 7: Drugs Affecting the Nervous System Introduction Basic Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology Central Nervous System Drugs Autonomic Nervous System Drugs Summary Chapter Review Chapter 8: Drugs Acting on the Heart, Blood Vessels, and Blood Introduction Basic Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology Cardiovascular Disease Drugs Affecting the Heart and Blood Vessels Drugs Affecting Blood Summary Chapter Review Chapter 9: Respiratory System Drugs Introduction Basic Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology Respiratory Conditions Respiratory Drugs Common Respiratory Diseases Summary Chapter Review Chapter 10: Hormonal and Reproductive Drugs Introduction Basic Endocrine System Anatomy and Physiology Hormonal Drugs Basic Reproductive System Anatomy and Physiology Drugs Affecting Reproduction Summary Chapter Review Chapter 11: Gastrointestinal Drugs Introduction Basic Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology Gastrointestinal Disorders Gastrointestinal Drugs Summary Chapter Review Chapter 12: Urinary System Drugs Introduction Basic Urinary System Anatomy and Physiology Urinary System Disorders Urinary System Drugs Summary Chapter Review Chapter 13: Drugs Used to Treat Musculoskeletal Dysfunction Introduction Basic Muscle Anatomy and Physiology Muscle Disorders Drugs Affecting Skeletal Muscle Summary Chapter Review Chapter 14: Antimicrobial Drugs Introduction Pathogenic Microbes and Infectious Animal Disease Antimicrobial Terminology Antibiotic Drugs (Antimicrobial Therapy of Bacterial Infections) Classes of Antibiotic Drugs Promoting Growth Antifungal Drugs (Antimicrobial Therapy of Fungal Infections) Antiviral Drugs (Antimicrobial Therapy of Viral Infections) Controlling Growth of Microorganisms Summary Chapter Review Chapter 15: Antiparasitic Drugs Introduction Parasites and Animal Disease Types of Parasites Endoparasites Antiparasitic Drugs Heartworm Disease Prevention and Treatment Ectoparasites Ectoparasite Drugs Summary Chapter Review Chapter 16: Anti-Inflammatory and Pain-Reducing Drugs Introduction Inflammation Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Inflammation Reducers) Analgesics (Pain Relievers) Immunomodulators Summary Chapter Review Chapter 17: Drugs for Skin Conditions Introduction Basic Skin Anatomy and Physiology Skin Conditions Drugs Used in the Treatment of Skin Disorders Hoof Conditions Conditions of Uncontrolled Growth Summary Chapter Review Chapter 18: Ophthalmic and Otic Medications Introduction Basic Ocular System Anatomy and Physiology Ophthalmic Drugs Basic Ear Anatomy and Physiology Otic Medications Summary Chapter Review Chapter 19: Fluid Therapy and Emergency Drugs Introduction Basics of Body Fluid Fluid Therapy How Do We Get It There? What Can We Give? What Can We Add? How Much Do We Give? Examples of Fluid Calculations How Fast Do We Give It? What Do We Use to Give It? Keeping Watch Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation (CPCR) and Emergency Drugs Summary Chapter Review Chapter 20: Antineoplastic and Immunomodulatory Drugs Introduction Neoplasms Antineoplastic Drugs (Cancer-Fighting Drugs) Cancer Pain Summary Chapter Review Chapter 21: Vaccines Introduction Protection Against Disease What Is a Vaccine? Issues of Vaccine Use Vaccine Protocols Vaccine Examples Summary Chapter Review Chapter 22: Behavior-Modifying Drugs Introduction Behavior Problems in Animals Classes of Behavior-Modifying Drugs Summary Chapter Review Chapter 23: Herbal Therapeutics Introduction Alternatives What’s in a Name? West Versus East Herbal Countdown Advice To Clients Summary Chapter Review Appendix A: Proper Use of Needles and Syringes Appendix B: Reconstituting a Powder Medication for Administration Appendix C: Withdrawing (Aspirating) Medication from a Vial* Appendix D: Withdrawing (Aspirating) Medication from an Ampule Appendix E: The Dos and Don’ts of Drug Administration Appendix F: Inventory Management Appendix G: Unit Conversions and Math References Appendix H: Conversion of Body Weight in Kilograms to Body Surface Area in Meters (for Dogs and Cats) Appendix I: Metric Conversions Guide Appendix J: Mathematics Review Appendix K: Constant Rate Infusion (CRI) Calculations Appendix L: Euthanasia Procedure Appendix M: Vitamin Supplements Appendix N: Managing Animal Toxicities Appendix O: Drugs People Should Avoid During Pregnancy Appendix P: Drugs Listed Alphabetically and Classified by Category Glossary Index Want to be indispensable to your veterinary care team? Instead of memorizing drug names, elevate your understanding of the drugs used to treat animal patients with Romich's FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, 3E. Following a body-systems approach, you build a foundation knowledge about important drugs, their actions and potentially harmful effects, diseases the drugs treat, how to administer drugs safely and most effectively, and much more. And to make what you're learning practical, chapters cover veterinary technician roles, dosage calculations, legal requirements, pharmacy management, job duties and clinical tips. The MindTap platform also offers digital resources such as practice quizzes, games, drug updates, and other supplemental resources for use during your course, while studying for certification exams and in your career. "Want to be indispensable to your veterinary care team? Instead of memorizing drug names, elevate your understanding of the drugs used to treat animal patients with Romich's Fundamentals of pharmacology for veterinary technicians, 3rd edition. Following a body-systems approach, you build a foundation knowledge about important drugs, their actions and potentially harmful effects, diseases the drugs treat, how to administer drugs safely and most effectively, and much more. And to make what you're learning practical, chapters cover veterinary technician roles, dosage calculations, legal requirements, pharmacy management, job duties and clinical tips. " -- provided by publisher "Want to be indispensable to your veterinary care team? Instead of memorizing drug names, elevate your understanding of the drugs used to treat animal patients with Romich's Fundamentals of pharmacology for veterinary technicians, 3rd edition. Following a body-systems approach, you build a foundation knowledge about important drugs, their actions and potentially harmful effects, diseases the drugs treat, how to administer drugs safely and most effectively, and much more. And to make what you're learning practical, chapters cover veterinary technician roles, dosage calculations, legal requirements, pharmacy management, job duties and clinical tips. " -- Résumé de l'éditeur