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.
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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 donโts 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
- Appendix Q: Answer key to text review exercises