Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians 2nd Edition
By Janet Amundson Romich
Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians 2nd Edition PDF follows a body-systems approach making it easy to correlate basic anatomy and physiology with the drugs used to treat diseases of each body system. A strong foundation of drug administration, pharmacokinetics, measurement systems, as well as drug approval and safety provides the concepts necessary to understand drug actions and safe drug administration. A StudyWARETM CD-ROM accompanies the book which provides additional practice via quizzes or games.
Table of Contents
Brief history of veterinary pharmacology
Veterinary drug development and control
Principles and methods of drug administration
Pharmacokinetics
Veterinary drug use, prescribing, acquisition, and pharmacy management
Systems of measurement in veterinary pharmacology
Drugs affecting the nervous system
Cardiovascular drugs
Respiratory system drugs
Hormonal and reproductive drugs
Gastrointestinal drugs
Urinary system drugs
Drugs affecting muscle function
Antimicrobials
Antiparasitics
Anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing drugs
Drugs for skin conditions
Ophthalmic and otic medications
Fluid therapy and emergency drugs
Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive drugs
Vaccines
Behavior-modifying drugs
Herbal therapeutics
Appendix A: Proper use of needles and syringes
Appendix B: Withdrawing (aspirating) medication from a vial
Appendix C: Withdrawing (aspirating) medication from an ampule
Appendix D: Reconstituting a powder medication for administration
Appendix E: Dos and don’ts of drug administration
Appendix F: Inventory management
Appendix G: Unit conversions and math references
Appendix H: Conversion of body weight in kilograms to body surface area in meters (for dogs and cats)
Appendix I: Metric conversion guide
Appendix J: Mathematics review
Appendix K: Euthanasia procedure
Appendix L: Vitamin supplements
Appendix M: Managing animal toxicities
Appendix N: Veterinary company web sites
Appendix O: Drugs people should avoid during pregnancy
Appendix P: Drugs listed alphabetically and classified by category
