Pocket Guide for Technicians: Generic-Brand Name Reference to Accompany Pharmacology for Technicians

(Referring to the textbook): Pharmacology for Technicians, Fourth Edition has been thoroughly updated with current pharmaceutical and medical content. This new edition also includes expanded coverage of major drugs as well as medication guides, vaccinations, protocols, medication safety, probiotics, and alternative supplements. What You'll Find Inside * Clear explanations of drug effects and uses, with heightened focus on what the technician needs to know. * Study Partner multimedia CD with audio support of terms and definitions, flash cards to support terminology, and tooltips. * Pocket Drug Guide of generic-brand equivalents packaged FREE with each textbook. * Canadian brand charts also included. Components Text with Study Partner CD, Pocket Drug Guide, and Workbook 978-0-76383-645-0 Pocket Drug Guide 978-0-76383-480-7 Workbook 978-0-76383-479-1 Printed Instructor's Guide with CD 978-0-76383-482-1 ExamView Test Generator and Test Bank 978-0-76383-483-8 Instructor and Student Resources at the Internet Resource Center Class Connections Contents Unit 1: Introduction to Pharmacology 1. The Evolution of Medicinal Drugs 2. Basic Concepts of Pharmacology 3. Dispensing Medications Unit 2: Major Classes of Pharmaceutical Products 4. Antibiotics 5. Therapy for Fungal, Viral, and HIV Infections 6. Anesthetics and Narcotics 7. Psychiatric and Related Drugs 8. Drugs for Central Nervous System Disorders 9. Respiratory Drugs 10. Drugs for Gastrointestinal and Related Diseases 11. Renal System Drugs 12. Cardiovascular Drugs 13. Drugs for Muscles and Joints 14. Drugs for Hormonal Disorders 15. Topical and Related Drugs 16. Recombinant DNA Therapy and Chemotherapy 17. Vitamins, Supplements, and Miscellaneous Drugs Glossary Index