Pharmacology and Drug Administration for Imaging Technologists

Chapter 1 The Role of the Imaging Professional Historical Perspective Role of the Imaging Technologists Ethical and Legal Implications Chapter 2 Principles of Pharmacology Definition of Pharmacology Drug Nomenclature and Classification Charting Drug References Chapter 3 Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Absorption Distribution Metabolism Elimination Chapter 4 Pharmacodynamics Theories of Drug Action Serum Concentration Chapter 5 Classification, Chemistry and Pharmacology of Contrast Agents Ionic: High Osmolar Agents Low Osmolar Agents Non-ionic: High Osmolar Agents Low Osmolar Agents Ct/mri/dsa Agents Ultrasound Agents Chapter 6 Pharmacokinetics of Radiopaque Contrast Media Mechanism of Action Onset of Action Duration of Action Adverse/toxic Effects Drug-drug Interactions and Incompatibilities Chapter 7 Routes of Drug Administration *Oral *Sublingual *Topical *Parenteral Chapter 8 Infection Control Chapter 9 Intravenous Drug Administration Technique (Venipuncture) *Peripheral Circulatory Anatomy *Injection Steps*Needle Selection*Syringe and Needle Disposal*Site Preparation Chapter 10 Emergency Pharmacology and Conscious Sedation Basic Life Support Anaphylactic/anaphylactoid Cardiac Respiratory