CITATION

Dreiling, Jodi; Malacos, Kristy; Cannon, Allison; and Schmidt, Eric. Pharmacy Technician Exam Certification and Review. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2014.

Pharmacy Technician Exam Certification and Review

Published:  November 2014 Pages: 464

eISBN: 9780071843027 | ISBN: 9780071826891
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Reviewers
  • Preface
  • About the Authors
  • Test-Taking Strategies
  • Math Review
  • Introduction
  • Roman Numerals
  • Decimals
  • Fractions
  • Ratios and Proportions
  • Measurement Systems
  • Concentrations
  • Chapter Summary
  • Answers to Quick Quizzes
  • Chapter 1 Pharmacology for Technicians
  • Introduction
  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Classification
  • Drug Interactions
  • Drug-Food Interactions
  • Pregnancy Category
  • Dosage Forms
  • Routes of Administration
  • Drug Names
  • Therapeutic Equivalence
  • Antimicrobials
  • Antibiotics
  • Antifungals
  • Antivirals
  • Antiretrovirals
  • Analgesic Medications
  • Anticholesterol Medications
  • Cardiovascular Medications
  • Diuretics
  • Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications
  • Endocrine Medications
  • Type 2 Diabetic Medications
  • Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Mellitus Medications
  • Thyroid Drugs
  • Central Nervous System Medications
  • Anticonvulsants
  • Antidepressant Medications
  • Anti-Parkinson Agent
  • Dementia Medications
  • Psychiatric Disorders
  • Sedating Medications
  • Pulmonary Medications
  • Cough/Cold Medications
  • Electrolyte Supplements
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Antiemetics
  • Reproductive and Urinary Medications
  • Ophthalmic Agents
  • Topical Medications
  • Vitamins
  • Weight Loss Agents
  • Antigout Medications
  • Chapter Summary
  • Answers to Quick Quizzes
  • Chapter 2 Pharmacy Law and Regulations for the Pharmacy Technician
  • Introduction
  • Pharmacy Personnel
  • History of Pharmacy Laws
  • Pharmacy Laws
  • Pharmacy Regulatory Agencies
  • Pharmacy Facilities
  • Drug References
  • Record Retention
  • Hazardous Substances
  • Pharmacy Medication Recalls
  • Chapter Summary
  • Answers to Quick Quizzes
  • Chapter 3 Sterile and Nonsterile Compounding
  • Introduction
  • Non-Sterile Compounding Processes
  • Nonsterile Compounding Procedures
  • Sterile Compounding
  • Sterile Compounding Procedures
  • Chapter Summary
  • Answers to Quick Quizzes
  • Chapter 4 Medication Safety
  • Introduction
  • Medication Errors
  • Medication Use Process
  • Medication Use Process and Error Prevention Strategies
  • Chapter Summary
  • Answers to Quick Quiz
  • Chapter 5 Pharmacy Quality Assurance
  • Introduction
  • Quality Assurance Practices
  • Quality Improvement Standards and Guidelines
  • Pharmacy Quality Assurance organizations
  • Risk Management Guidelines and Regulations
  • Productivity, Efficiency, and Customer Satisfaction Measures
  • Chapter Summary
  • Answers to Quick Quiz
  • Chapter 6 Medication Order Entry and Fill Process
  • Introduction
  • Order Entry Process
  • Pharmacy Dosage Calculations
  • Labeling Requirements
  • Fill Process
  • Inpatient Order Entry Process
  • Chapter Summary
  • Answers to Quick Quizzes
  • Chapter 7 Pharmacy Inventory Management
  • Introduction
  • Drug-Approval Process
  • Inventory Management
  • Chapter Summary
  • Answers to Quick Quizzes
  • Chapter 8 Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement
  • Introduction
  • Reimbursement Policies and Plans
  • Third Party Reimbursement Systems
  • Chapter Summary
  • Answers to Quick Quizzes
  • Chapter 9 Pharmacy Information System Usage and Applications
  • Introduction
  • Basic Pharmacy Hardware
  • Pharmacy-Related Computer Applications
  • HIPAA and Pharmacy Technology
  • Pharmacy Reporting Systems
  • Chapter Summary
  • Answers to Quick Quizzes
  • Answers to Chapter Questions
  • Practice Exam Math Review
  • Practice Exam 1
  • Practice Exam 2
  • Practice Exam 3
  • Practice Exam 4
  • Answers to Practice Exams
  • Appendix A: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Guidelines and Requirements
  • Appendix B: Updated Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination Blueprint
  • Appendix C: Top 200 Drugs
  • Appendix D: Top OTC Drugs
  • Appendix E: Top 25 Herbal Products
  • Index