The Pharmacy Technician 7e

Endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), The Pharmacy Technician, 7e, is a valuable tool for pharmacy technician students. This applied, accessible book is a practical text for understanding the principles, career concepts, and pharmacy skills needed to be a successful pharmacy technician. It offers clear, concise information to help students learn the material and pass the national certification exams: the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), and the Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). This book was designed to be accompanied by The Pharmacy Technician, Workbook & Certification Review, 7e, to help prepare for the certification exams. This textbook aligns with the Fifth Edition of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Programs and the 2020 content outline for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).

Endorsed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), The Pharmacy Technician, 7e, is a valuable tool for pharmacy technician students. This applied, accessible book is a practical text for understanding the principles, career concepts, and pharmacy skills needed to be a successful pharmacy technician. It offers clear, concise information to help students learn the material and pass the national certification exams: the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), and the Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). This book was designed to be accompanied by The Pharmacy Technician, Workbook & Certification Review, 7e, to help prepare for the certification exams.This textbook aligns with the Fifth Edition of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Programs and the 2020 content outline for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).Features:?The MODULAR DESIGN makes the book concise and easy to use, with each topic beginning on a new page and ensuring the artwork is on the same two-page spread as the topic.?Extensive use of FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS provides information, reinforces text discussions, and shows step-by-step procedures.?A RUNNING GLOSSARY provides the definition for key terms, set aside from the main text, allowing for easy reference and study.?Chapter opening and closing THINK IT THROUGH and WRAP-UP features provide students with case scenarios to introduce topics and to promote critical thinking at the conclusion of the chapter.?End-of-Chapter REVIEW provides a Checklist of Key Concepts and a Self Test that includes matching, multiple choice, critical thinking, research, calculations, and practice questions for the certification.?Rx SAFETY NOTES and Rx TIPS highlight safety information, indicate points of emphasis, and offer useful tips.?Integrated example math problems with step-by-step solutions throughout the text help students learn and apply math in context.?Researching Information activities in each chapter have students use resources and references discussed in the Information chapter.

The Pharmacy Technician Workbook and Certification Review, 7e, is a valuable tool to prepare for the national PCTE and ExCPT certification exams. It corresponds with The Pharmacy Technician, 7e, textbook. This edition has been updated to align with the Fifth Edition of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Programs and the 2020 content outline for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).Features:?More than 1,000 exercises and problems for self-testing, with answers included in the back of the book to self-check.?Hundreds of carefully explained key concepts and terms.?In The Workplace sections, which provide sample job-related documents and skills checklists.?15 hands-on laboratory activities, which provide practical, active-learning applications.?Two certification practice exams: one in the ExCPT format and one in the PTCE format.?Calculations Practice Exam incorporating the 2020 content for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).?Lists of commonly refrigerated drugs and the top 200 most-prescribed drugs by classification.

The Pharmacy Technician Workbook and Certification Review, 7e, is a valuable tool to prepare for the national PCTE and ExCPT certification exams. It corresponds with The Pharmacy Technician, 7e textbook. This edition has been updated to align with the Fifth Edition of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Model Curriculum for Pharmacy Technician Education and Training Programs and the 2020 content outline for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE).

Overviews of anatomy and physiology at the beginning of each body system unit provide a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology to help you understand how drugs work in the body. Mini drug monographs in every body system and drug classification chapter contain valuable drug information and pill photos for quick reference. Summary drug tables with generic/brand name, usual dose and dosing schedule, and warning labels offer at-a-glance access to information about specific drugs. Helpful "Tech Notes" enhance your understanding of the practical knowledge needed in the pharmacy setting and helpyou relate new concepts to practical use. " Tech Alerts "offer critical reminders and warnings to help you learn to identify and avoid common pharmacy errors. "Technician's Corner" critical thinking" "exercises prepare you for on-the-job situations by providing a set of facts and askingyou to reach a conclusion.Updated drug information ensures you are familiar with the latest drug approvals and therapeutic considerations. Additional learning resources on the companion Evolve website include: Certification practice exam to better prepare you for the PTCB or ExCPT exam.More recall exercises and games to help you retain complex information."

Essential quick reference and review for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), one of the four requirements for certification. This 6-page laminated guide is designed so you can study anywhere quickly and conveniently. Twenty years of experience developing best-selling medical titles led us to create this inexpensive tool that will boost test scores and calm test-taking anxieties on a student's path to becoming a pharmacy technician. 6 page laminated guide includes: Certification Details Federal Pharmacy Laws Math SIG Abbreviations Top 100 Drugs Controlled Substances Pharmacology Compounding Prescription Intake & Order Entry Billing Quality Assurance