Workbook for Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians

Dr. Kathy Moscou holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Global Health from the University of Toronto, a master's degree in Public Health / International Health, and a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the University of Washington. She is a licensed pharmacist in Ontario, Canada, and Washington state. Her research in pharmacogovernance investigates the relationship between global institutions, state actors, and national health policy for post-market drug safety (pharmacovigilance). Her research also focuses on comparative health policy and models of governance that address equity in drug safety and foster healthy communities. Dr. Moscou has nearly 40 years of experience as a pharmacist and more than 10 years of experience teaching in pharmacology and specifically to pharmacy technician students; she is an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Brock University in Ontario. Also a talented artist, she recently joined the faculty of The Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD U) as Assistant Professor. Karen Snipe, CPhT, MA Ed, is the Student Liaison for the Division of Health Sciences at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina, where she served as an instructor and Pharmacy Technician program director for more than 20 years. Ms. Snipe worked in institutional pharmacy practice for a decade before pursuing a master's degree in healthcare education. She has ben an active member of the Pharmacy Technician Educators Council (PTEC) for the last two decades and a member of the Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission (PTAC).

Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology



Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Principles of Pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics
Drug Interactions and Medication Errors
Unit 2: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System

Introduction to the Nervous System

Treatment of Anxiety
Treatment of Depression
Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses
Treatment of Parkinson's Disease and Huntington's Disease
Treatment of Seizure Disorders
Treatment of Pain
Treatment of Migraine Headache and Alzheimer's Disease
Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Unit 3: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System

Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System

Neuromuscular Blockade
Treatment of Muscle Spasms
Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases That Affect the Musculoskeletal System
Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease of the Bone
Treatment of Hyperuricemia and Gout
Unit 4: Treatment of Diseases of the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems

Introduction to the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems

Treatment of Glaucoma and Other Disorders of the Eye
Treatment of Vertigo and Other Disorders of the Ear
Treatment of Ophthalmic and Otic Infections
Unit 5: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System

Introduction to the Cardiovascular System and Hematological System

Treatment of Angina
Treatment of Hypertension
Treatment of Heart Failure
Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke
Treatment of Arrhythmia
Unit 6: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System

Introduction to the Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System

Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer
Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
Unit 7: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System

Introduction to the Respiratory System

Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Treatment of Allergies
Unit 8: Drugs Affecting the Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile
Treatment of Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders
Unit 9: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Treatment of Thyroid Disorders
Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System
Unit 10: Drugs Affecting the Immunological System

Introduction to the Lymphatic and Immune System

Treatment of Bacterial Infection
Treatment of Viral Infections
Treatment of Cancers
Vaccines and Immunosuppressants
Unit 11: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System (Skin & Its Appendages)

Treatment of Fungal Infections
Treatment of Decubitus Ulcers and Burns
Treatment of Acne
Treatment of Eczema
Treatment of Lice and Scabies