Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians

Designed specifically for veterinary technicians, this essential resource offers detailed guidance on key topics such as managing medication inventory, dispensing veterinarian prescribed drugs, calculating drug dosages, administering medications to animals, and educating clients about drug side effects and precautions. Up-to-date drug information is presented in a consistent, easy-to-use format that includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms.

Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms.
Body systems organization provides a logical sequence of study, followed by anti-infectives, antiparasitics, anti-inflammatory agents, and others.
Dosage calculation exercises provide practice immediately after new information is presented.
Proprietary drug names are listed with generic drug names, highlighting drugs with generic options.
Review questions reinforce understanding of key concepts, with answers located in the back of the book.
An Evolve companion website provides drug administration videos, drug calculators with accompanying word problems, photos of drug labels, animations of pharmacologic processes, and dosage calculation exercises.
Key terms, chapter outlines, and learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter make studying easier.
Technician Notes provide useful hints and important reminders to help you avoid common errors and increase your efficiency.
UNIQUE Pharmacy Management and Inventory Control chapter offers practical tips relating to vendor types, communicating with sales representatives, and using veterinary practice management software.



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