Applied Pharmacology for the Veterinary Technician

by Christy L. Pettes LVMT ART CPHQ, Boyce P. Wanamaker

Heres the revised and updated edition of the innovative reference, presenting the fundamental principles of pharmacology, administration of drugs, and pharmacological calculations. Addresses all major categories of drugs in a consistent format including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse side effects, clinical uses, and dosage forms. Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate the administration of common drug forms.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.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 formatclinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effectsthat 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 reference to emergency drugs, controlled substances, conversion tables, vaccinations, and other useful data.

Genres: Reference, Animals, Textbooks

405 pages, Paperback

First published October 17, 1995

Reviews

[Bethany Gomillion · Rating 4 out of 5]

broke me in a shell of a human. Very important information however. I needed a pharmacology 1 and 2 class. Too much information for me at one time. Need to know however. Taking a test on CUBEX at blue pearl to allow access to drugs. Curses pharmacology. I love you.

[Tija · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful.

[Joshua · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wala pakong pharma at surgery putangina niyo.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Easy to follow and good reference