Bill’s Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians 5th Edition

• 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.

1. Veterinary Pharmacology and the Veterinary Technician
2. Pharmacy Procedures and Dosage Calculations
3. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics: The Principles of How Drugs Work
4. Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract
5. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
6. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
7. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
8. Drugs Affecting the Nervous System: Analgesics, Tranquilizers, Sedatives, and Anesthetics
9. Drugs Affecting the Nervous System: Anticonvulsants and Behavior-Modifying Drugs
   Antimicrobials
10. Disinfectants and Antiseptics
11. Antiparasitics
12. Antiinflammatory Drugs

Answers to Self Assessment

Glossary

Index