Applied Pharmacology for the Veterinary Technician
ISBN-13:
9780721603827
ISBN-10:
0721603823
Edition:
3
Author:
Boyce P. Wanamaker DVM MS, Kathy Massey LVMT
Publication date:
2004
Publisher:
Saunders
Format:
Paperback
464 pages
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Book details
ISBN-13:
9780721603827
ISBN-10:
0721603823
Edition:
3
Author:
Boyce P. Wanamaker DVM MS, Kathy Massey LVMT
Publication date:
2004
Publisher:
Saunders
Format:
Paperback
464 pages
Summary
Applied Pharmacology for the Veterinary Technician (ISBN-13: 9780721603827 and ISBN-10: 0721603823), written by authors
Boyce P. Wanamaker DVM MS, Kathy Massey LVMT, was published by Saunders in 2004.
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Revised and updated, the third edition of this innovative reference presents the fundamental principles of pharmacology, administration of drugs, and pharmacologic calculations. It addresses all major categories of drugs in a consistent format, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate the administration of common drug forms.
- The consistent format provides easy and quick access to information. Each chapter is introduced with learning objectives, a chapter outline, and key terms with simple definitions.
- Chapters are arranged to cover organ systems in a sequential manner, followed by chapters on antiinfectives, antiparasitics, antiinflammatory agents, and others.
- Content includes detailed summaries of important drug laws, such as the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA) and the Animal Drug Availability Act.
- Technician Notes throughout the text provide helpful hints and important points technicians should be aware of to avoid errors and increase efficiency.
- Drug descriptions use a consistent format ― clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects ― that allows easy access to desired information.
- Dosage calculations help readers administer drugs appropriately.
- Outstanding photographs, tables, and illustrations supplement the text and summarize complex information.
- Appendixes offer up-to-date references to emergency drugs, controlled substances, conversion tables, vaccinations, and other useful data.
- A new chapter has been added on the importance of inventory control for the veterinary technician.
- New sections are devoted to inhalation anesthetics, neuromuscular blocking drugs, inhalation therapy for respiratory disease, and parenteral nutrition.
- Expanded information is included on key drug laws ― including a new list of drugs prohibited for extralabel use under the Animal Medicinal Use Clarification Act and a summary of the Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act.
- Additional Technician's Notes provide assistance with important procedures.
- Additional review questions are offered in each chapter.
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