{"product_id":"pharmacology-for-the-surgical-technologist-paperback-9780323661218","title":"Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist (Paperback \/ softback) 9780323661218","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePharmacology for the Surgical Technologist\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom drug calculations to safe handling of medications… the surg tech’s complete guide to pharmacology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTiffany Howe (Author), Angela Burton (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323661218, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 April 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.6 x 21.6 x 1.7 cm, 0.63 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn pharmacology with the trusted text written specifically for surgical technologists! \u003cb\u003ePharmacology for the Surgical Technologist, 5th Edition\u003c\/b\u003e ensures that as an integral member of the operating room team, you have an in-depth understanding of surgical medications. It covers everything a surg tech needs to know, including basic pharmacology, dosage calculations, safe handling of medications, terminology, and drug effects and side effects. If you are interested in becoming a surgical first assistant, many chapters also include coverage of advanced practice. Written by Tiffany Howe, CST, CSFA, FAST, MBA, an educator, and Angie Burton, CST, FAST, a practicing surg tech, this book covers all areas of pharmacology designated in the \u003ci\u003eAST\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eCore Curriculum for Surgical Technology.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoverage of pharmacology \u003c\/b\u003emeets the needs of the Surgical Technologist and includes all areas designated in the\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th Edition.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvanced Practice\u003c\/i\u003e sections\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ein each chapter\u003c\/b\u003e provide content relating to the role of the first surgical assistant, helping students who want to advance to that role, and keeps this text useful as a professional reference.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConcise three-part organization\u003c\/b\u003e makes it easier for students to understand 1) the foundations of pharmacology, mathematics, and drug administration, 2) applications of pharmacology to the surgical environment, and 3) preoperative medications, types of anesthesia, and emergency situations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaution \u003c\/i\u003eboxes\u003c\/b\u003e highlight drug alerts and surgical safety issues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter study questions\u003c\/b\u003e help students measure their knowledge and apply it to practice, and serve as an excellent review tool for classroom and certification exams.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInsight\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e provide in-depth, cutting-edge information on specific products, procedures, and processes in the operating room.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearning \u003c\/i\u003efeatures\u003c\/b\u003e include \u003ci\u003eTech Tips \u003c\/i\u003efrom experts, \u003ci\u003eQuick Question\u003c\/i\u003e boxes with quizzes on foundational knowledge\u003ci\u003e, Make It Simple \u003c\/i\u003eboxes\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ereviewing medical terminology, and \u003ci\u003eNotes \u003c\/i\u003esimplifying difficult concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComprehensive glossary\u003c\/b\u003e defines key terms highlighted in the text.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEvolve companion website\u003c\/b\u003e includes up-to-date drug monographs and additional exercises allowing students to practice math calculations\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCoverage of new drugs\u003c\/b\u003e includes antibiotics frequently used in the operating room.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eContent map\u003c\/b\u003e correlates the content in the text to the requisite components of the pharmacology portion of the \u003ci\u003eAST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW author team\u003c\/b\u003e blends theory and practice, with easy-to-read explanations from Tiffany Howe, CST, SDFA, FAST, MBA, an instructor of surgical technology, and Angie Burton, CST, FAST, a practitioner of surgical technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. 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