Bill's Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)

Download or read book Bill's Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card) written by Melinda Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2023-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Content on basic pharmacology includes topics such as safety, terminology, pharmacy procedures, drug handling (including the latest OSHA requirements), dosage calculations, and pharmacokinetics. Chapter outlines, learning objectives, and key terms are provided at the beginning of each chapter, introducing you to the complex principles of pharmacology and guiding your study. Clear explanations of drugs help you understand the "how" and "why" behind drugs, their actions, their mechanisms, and adverse effects. Myths and Misconceptions, Ask Dr. Bill, and You Need to Know boxes spotlight key issues, concepts, and skills. Clinical applications link pharmacologic concepts to real-life situations. Review questions and critical thinking questions are included at the end of every chapter to help readers test their comprehension. Test questions and online quizzes enable self-assessment and help you prepare for classroom and certification exams. NEW Veterinary Feed Directives section reflects the newest FDA guidelines on medicated feed for animals. NEW! Updated drug information includes all drug categories as well as new information on several drugs. NEW! Additional full-color images make it easier to understand pharmacology concepts. NEW! Updated test questions and drug calculation exercises on the Evolve website make study and review easier and reinforce your understanding of difficult subject matter.