Get everything you need to prepare for a successful career as a pharmacy
technician in one easy-to-read textbook! Useful from day one through
graduation, Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice,
6th Edition includes comprehensive information on pharmacy practice,
anatomy and physiology, math calculation, and pharmacology. Built from
the ground up to map directly to American Society for Health-System
Pharmacists (ASHP) accreditation competencies and to the accepted
certification exams, this approachable text covers everything from
processing and handling of medications and medication orders to patient
safety, quality assurance, and regulation and compliance. It also
features a rich art program with equipment close-ups, clinical
procedures and processes, and body system illustrations that bring the
content to life and visually reinforce your understanding of key
concepts. With its clear writing, expert insight, and engaging study
tools, this text will help you develop a solid foundation in the
pharmacy content you need to pass the board examination and launch a
successful and rewarding career.
- Comprehensive coverage of pharmacy practice, A&P, and pharmacology
supports classroom success and board exam preparation.
- Step-by-step, illustrated procedures provide rationales for key
skills and competencies.
- Study practice includes review questions at the end of each
chapter, an exam-review appendix with sample questions, and online
review questions.
- Scenario boxes help you develop real-world problem-solving skills.
- Mini drug monographs provide drug information summaries and photos
for commonly prescribed medications.
- Tech Notes and Tech Alerts offer practical tips for on-the-job
accuracy and efficiency.
NEW! Additional content ensures thorough coverage of all entry-level and
many advanced ASHP accreditation competencies, including:
- Wellness, disease prevention, and immunizations
- Medication compliance and point-of-care testing
- Professional and regulatory standards
- Medication requiring special handling and documentation
- Nonsterile and sterile compounding
- Advanced Pharmacy Technician duties
