Pharmacology for pharmacy technicians / Kathy Moscou, Karen R. Snipe.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CONTENTS
Unit I: Introduction to Pharmacology
1. Fundamentals of Pharmacology --
2. Principles of Pharmacology --
3. Pharmacodynamics --
4. Drug Interactions and Medication Errors --
Unit II: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System and Central Nervous System
Introduction to the Nervous System
5.Treatment of Anxiety --
6. Treatment of Depression --
7. Treatment of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses --
8. Treatment of Parkinson's Disease and Huntington's Disease --
9. Treatment of Seizure Disorders --
10. Treatment of Pain --
11. Treatment of Migraine Headache and Alzheimer's Disease --
12. Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder --
Unit III: Drugs Affecting the Musculoskeletal System
Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System
13. Neuromuscular Blockade --
14. Treatment of Muscle Spasms --
15. Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases That Affect the Musculoskeletal System --
16. Treatment of Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease of the Bone --
17. Treatment of Hyperuricemia and Gout --
Unit IV: Treatment of Diseases of the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems
Introduction to the Ophthalmic and Otic Systems
18. Treatment of Glaucoma and Other Disorders of the Eye --
19. Treatment of Vertigo and Other Disorders of the Ear --
20. Treatment of Ophthalmic and Otic Infections --
Unit V: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System
Introduction to the Cardiovascular System and Hematological System
21. Treatment of Angina --
22. Treatment of Hypertension --
23. Treatment of Heart Failure --
24. Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke --
25. Treatment of Arrhythmia --
Unit VI: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
Introduction to the Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System
26. Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Peptic Ulcer --
27. Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease --
Unit VII: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
Introduction to the Respiratory System
28. Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease --
29. Treatment of Allergies --
Unit VIII: Drugs Affecting the Urinary System
Introduction to the Urinary System
30. Treatment of Prostate Disease and Erectile Dysfunction --
31. Treatment of Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders --
Unit IX: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
32. Treatment of Thyroid Disorders --
33. Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus --
34. Drugs That Affect the Reproductive System --
Unit X: Drugs Affecting the Immune System
Introduction to the Lymphatic and Immune System
35. Treatment of Bacterial Infection --
36. Treatment of Viral Infections --
37. Treatment of Cancers --
38. Vaccines and Immunosuppressants --
Unit XI: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System
Introduction to the Integumentary System (Skin & Its Appendages)
39. Treatment of Fungal Infections --
40. Treatment of Decubitus Ulcers and Burns --
41. Treatment of Acne --
42. Treatment of Eczema and Psoriasis --
43. Treatment of Lice and Scabies.

Organized to provide an in-depth review of the ASHP content requirements for pharmacology and anatomy and physiology, Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians, 2nd Edition is comprehensive, yet approachable. It offers complete coverage of body systems structure to correspond to the way pharmacology is taught in most programs, as well as patient scenarios, anatomy and physiology refreshers, drug monographs with pill photos, and a number of learning aids.