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ISBN 10: 1435426002
ISBN 13: 978-1435426009
Author: Janet Amundson Romich
Build a strong foundation for understanding how medications may help or potentially harm animals. FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, 2E, follows a body-systems approach making it easy to correlate basic anatomy and physiology with the drugs used to treat diseases of each body system. A strong foundation of drug administration, pharmacokinetics, measurement systems, as well as drug approval and safety provides the concepts necessary to understand drug actions and safe drug administration. A StudyWARETM CD-ROM accompanies the book which provides additional practice via quizzes or games.
Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians 2nd Table of contents:
Chapter 1: A Brief History of Veterinary Pharmacology
A History of Veterinary Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Terminology
Regulation of Drug Products
Categories of Drug Products
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 2: Veterinary Drug Development and Control
The Stages of Veterinary Drug Development
Safety and Effectiveness Evaluation
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 3: Principles and Methods of Drug Administration
Safe Drug Use
The Safe Zone: The Therapeutic Range
Staying in the Safe Zone
Out of the Safe Zone
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 4: Pharmacokinetics
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
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 5: Veterinary Drug Use, Prescribing, Acquisition, and Pharmacy Management
Brand Name (®) Or Not?
Compounding
Getting Information
Dispensing Versus Prescribing
Pharmacy Economics
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 6: Systems of Measurement in Veterinary Pharmacology
The Basics
How Do We Measure?
Converting Within Systems
Converting Among Systems
Temperature Conversions
Dose Calculations
Solutions
Reconstitution Problems
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 7: Drugs Affecting the Nervous System
Basic Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology
Central Nervous System Drugs
Autonomic Nervous System Drugs
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 8: Cardiovascular Drugs
Basic Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
Cardiovascular Conditions
Cardiovascular Drugs
Drugs Affecting Blood
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 9: Respiratory System Drugs
Basic Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology
Respiratory Conditions
Respiratory Drugs
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 10: Hormonal and Reproductive Drugs
Basic Endocrine System Anatomy and Physiology
Regulation of the Endocrine System
Hormonal Drugs
Basic Reproductive System Anatomy and Physiology
Drugs Affecting Reproduction
Promoting Growth
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 11: Gastrointestinal Drugs
Basic Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal Drugs
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 12: Urinary System Drugs
Basic Urinary System Anatomy and Physiology
Urinary System Disorders
Urinary System Drugs
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 13: Drugs Affecting Muscle Function
Basic Muscle Anatomy and Physiology
Muscle Disorders
Drugs Affecting Muscle Function
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 14: Antimicrobials
Pathogenic Microorganisms and Animal Disease
Antimicrobial Terminology
Antimicrobials for Bacteria
Classes of Antibiotics
Antimicrobials for Fungi
Antimicrobials for Viruses
Controlling Growth of Microorganisms
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
References
Chapter 15: Antiparasitics
Parasites and Animal Disease
Types of Parasites
Endoparasites
Antiparasitic Drugs
Heartworm Medications
Ectoparasites
Ectoparasite Drugs
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 16: Anti-Inflammatory and Pain-Reducing Drugs
Inflammation
Inflammation Reducers
Immunomodulators
Pain Relievers
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
References
Chapter 17: Drugs for Skin Conditions
Basic Skin Anatomy and Physiology
Drugs Used in the Treatment of Skin Disorders
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
References
Chapter 18: Ophthalmic and Otic Medications
Basic Ocular System Anatomy and Physiology
Ophthalmic Drugs
Basic Ear Anatomy and Physiology
Otic Medications
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 19: Fluid Therapy and Emergency Drugs
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
Administration Through a Special Administration Chamber (e.g., Soluset® or Buretrol® )
Emergency Drugs
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Chapter References
Chapter 20: Antineoplastic and Immunosuppressive Drugs
Neoplasms
Cancer-Fighting Drugs
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 21: Vaccines
Protection Against Disease
What Is a Vaccine?
Issues of Vaccine Use
Vaccine Protocols
Vaccine Examples
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 22: Behavior-Modifying Drugs
Behavior Problems in Animals
Classes of Behavior-Modifying Drugs
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Chapter 23: Herbal Therapeutics
Alternatives
What’s in a Name?
West Versus East
Herbal Countdown
Advice to Clients
Summary
Chapter Review
Additional Review Material
Bibliography
Appendixes
Appendix A: Proper Use of Needles and Syringes
Appendix B: Withdrawing (aspirating) Medication from a Vial
Appendix C: Withdrawing (aspirating) Medication from an Ampule
Appendix D: Reconstituting a Powder Medication for Administration
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: Euthanasia Procedure
Appendix L: Vitamin Supplements
Appendix M: Managing Animal Toxicities
Appendix N: Veterinary Company Web Sites
Appendix O: Drugs People Should Avoid During Pregnancy
Appendix P: Drugs Listed Alphabetically and Classified by Category
Appendix Q: Answer Key to Text Review Exercises
Glossary
Index
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