Manual for Pharmacy Technicians with Workbook

Dedication Acknowledgments Contents Preface Contributors PART ONE Setting Your Goals and Objectives Ch 01 How to Be a Great Student: Strategies for Effective Learning PART TWO Introduction to Pharmacy Ch 02 The World of Pharmacy and PharmacyTechnicians Ch 03 Pharmacy Law, Regulations, and Standards Ch 04 Community, Ambulatory Care, and Home Care Pharmacy Practice Ch 05 Hospital and Specialty Pharmacy Practice PART THREE Science Knowledge and Skills Ch 06 The Human Body: Structure and Function Ch 07 Drug Classifications and Pharmacologic Actions Ch 08 Drugs and the Body: Basic Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics Ch 09 Medication Dosage Forms and Routes ofAdministration PART FOUR Practice Basics Ch 10 Communication and Teamwork Ch 11 Processing Medication Orders and Prescriptions Ch 12 Pharmacy Calculations Ch 13 Nonsterile Compounding and Repackaging Ch 14 Aseptic Technique, Sterile Compounding, and IV Admixture Programs Ch 15 Medication Safety PART FIVE Business Applications Ch 16 Pharmacy Informatics andTechnology Ch 17 Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management Ch 18 Billing and Reimbursement PART SIX Getting Started Ch 19 In the Real World APPENDIXES Appendix A Medical Terminology and Abbreviations Appendix B Confusing Drug Names Appendix C The Top 200 Drugs of 2019 Appendix D Understanding Drug Information, Drug Names, and Pronunciations Appendix E ASHP Statement on the Role of Health-System Pharmacists in Emergency Preparedness Appendix F Glossary Index The trusted training resource for pharmacy technicians at all levels. The role of pharmacy technicians is rapidly expanding, and demand for well-trained technicians has never been higher! Technicians are assuming more responsibilities and are taking on greater leadership roles. Quality training material is increasingly important for new technicians entering the field, and current technicians looking to advance. Look no further than the new 5th edition of the best-selling Manual for Pharmacy Technicians to master the practical skills and gain the foundational knowledge all technicians need to be successful