Mosbys Sterile Compounding For Pharmacy Technicians

Gain a complete introduction to institutional pharmacy practice and efficiently prepare for the new sterile compounding certification exam! Comprehensively covering sterile products, aseptic technique, and the workings of the sterile compounding facility, Mosby’s Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, focuses on safe and accurate practice. This edition has expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, and application of , , and and additional content on waste management, workflow, safety and compliance, billing and reimbursement, and emergency management. Illustrations abound, and content is brought to life with an updated art program, step-by-step procedures, and technician notes and alerts. Certification review questions are included with each chapter, and online student and instructor resources round out the offering. Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab. Mini-case scenarios promote critical thinking and application. Tech Notes, Tech Alerts, and Did You Know? boxes offer key information on-the-job success. Content modeled after ASHP curriculum for technician training. Chapter quizzes and an online sample exam offer student practice and exam preparation. Instructor support materials online, including lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, student handouts, answer keys, an image collection, and chapter pretests. NEW! Expanded and updated content on all aspects of preparation, processing, medications, techniques, and documentation plus new content on the sterile environment; , , and ; hazardous materials and waste management; workflow, quality control; safety and compliance; billing and reimbursement; and emergency and disaster planning. NEW! Procedure boxes with step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales. NEW and EXPANDED! Updated art program focuses on the sterile environment, equipment and supplies, and skills. NEW! Chapter quiz questions and a sample exam prepare students for classroom exams or the new certification credentialing exam.

With chapter-by-chapter review and practice, this easy-to-use workbook and lab manual reinforces your understanding of key facts and concepts from Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition. Chapter-specific lab exercises and skill check-off sheets correspond to procedures in the textbook, and a wide variety of review questions (including fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice), exercises, and activities help you study more effectively and learn to apply your knowledge for success on the job. Practice with the most important subject areas taught in pharmacy technician programs prepares you for the PTCE and your future job. Critical thinking exercises help you apply what you've learned to real-life situations. Fill-in-the-blank, matching, true/false, and multiple-choice questions reinforce chapter material. UNIQUE! Internet research activities prepare you for research tasks you will encounter on the job. Math calculation exercises help you master this difficult area of pharmacology. NEW! Chapter-specific lab exercises give you applicable laboratory experience and practice. NEW! Skill check-off sheets let you track your progress with textbook procedures.

Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab. Mini-case scenarios promote critical thinking and application. Tech Notes, Tech Alerts, and Did You Know? boxes offer key information on-the-job success. Content modeled after ASHP curriculum for technician training. Chapter quizzes and an online sample exam offer student practice and exam preparation. Instructor support materials online, including lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, student handouts, answer keys, an image collection, and chapter pretests. NEW! Expanded and updated content on all aspects of preparation, processing, medications, techniques, and documentation plus new content on the sterile environment; USP 797, USP 800, and USP 825; hazardous materials and waste management; workflow, quality control; safety and compliance; billing and reimbursement; and emergency and disaster planning. NEW! Procedure boxes with step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales. NEW and EXPANDED! Updated art program focuses on the sterile environment, equipment and supplies, and skills. NEW! Chapter quiz questions and a sample exam prepare students for classroom exams or the new certification credentialing exam.

Everything you need to prepare for a successful career as a Pharmacy Technician in one easy-to-read textbook! Useful from Day 1 through graduation, Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 5th Edition includes all the information on pharmacy practice, anatomy and physiology, math calculation, and pharmacology to support you through your studies. Built from the ground up to map directly to the American Society for Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) curriculum and to the accepted certification exams, this approachable text includes expanded information on drug classifications, sterile processing, insurance, and pharmacy operations management. It also features an expanded art program with equipment close-ups, clinical procedures and processes, and body system illustrations to bring the content to life and support comprehension of the material. With its clear writing, expert insight, and engaging study tools, you will be able to develop a better understanding of the complex pharmaceutical content you need to pass the board examination and launch a successful and rewarding career in Pharmacy. Comprehensive coverage of pharmacy practice, A&P, and pharmacology to support classroom success and board exam preparation. Step-by-step illustrated procedures with rationales for steps for key skills and competencies. Study practice, including review questions at the end of each chapter, exam-review appendix with sample questions, and review questions online. Emphasis on real-world problem-solving with Technician Scenarios and Technician Scenario Check-up boxes. Mini drug monographs with drug information summaries and photos for commonly prescribed medications. Tech Notes and Tech Alerts with practical tips for on-the-job accuracy and efficiency. NEW! Chapters on drug classifications and pharmacy operations management. NEW! Expansion of aseptic technique and sterile compounding. NEW! Expanded and re-envisioned art program with more photos on pharmacy practice and procedures and detailed illustrations to support body-system pharmacology content. NEW! Additional emphasis on soft skills threaded throughout the pharmacy practice unit. NEW! Added procedures throughout pharmacy practice chapters.

This easy-to-use, chapter-by-chapter companion to Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 5th Edition helps you reinforce and master your understanding of key skills and concepts. Each chapter of this combination workbook and lab manual contains a wide variety of review questions, exercises, and experiential lab activities to help reinforce key concepts, encourage students to reflect critically, and relate to practice for success on the job. Combined with the core textbook, this learning package takes you from day one through graduation and certification! Comprehensive coverage designed to align with the ASHP curriculum and Pharmacy Technician certification exam blueprints Reinforce Key Concepts sections for review and practice Reflect Critically sections with realistic scenarios to encourage content assimilation and application Relate to Practice sections with laboratory exercises to provide hands-on practice to promote multi-dimensional skills mastery Competency checklists for all procedures to track your progress with textbook procedures. NEW! Chapters on drug classifications and pharmacy operations management NEW! Expansion of aseptic technique and sterile compounding NEW! Additional emphasis on soft skills threaded throughout the pharmacy practice unit NEW! Additional competency checklists to correlate with procedures throughout pharmacy practice chapters

Covering aseptic technique and how to prepare sterile products, Sterile Processing for Pharmacy Technicians ensures safety, accuracy, and correctness of medications. Reflecting American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) competencies, this comprehensive book provides principles and guidelines, laboratory exercises, and hands-on practice with actual institutional orders. Written by expert pharmacy technician educator Karen Davis, Sterile Processing for Pharmacy Technicians also provides checklists that map to ASHP competencies! Complete coverage of USP 797 guidelines, basic aseptic manipulations, and working with IVs prepares you for institutional externships and for practice. Unique! ASHP competency checklists allow accurate documentation of competencies. Lab activities allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab. Tech Notes provide hints that you can use on the job. Tech Alerts provide safety warnings and help you avoid common errors. Guidelines and objectives are consistent with the ASHP Model Curriculum for Technician Training. Student resources on an Evolve companion website help you review and apply what you have learned with quizzes, syringe calculations, and critical thinking exercises.

From bestselling test preparation author, James J. Mizner, comes Mosby’s® Advanced Pharmacy Technician Exam Review. Available to Pharmacy Technicians with at least three years of work experience, the Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) credential provides a pathway for obtaining higher-level skills and advancing your career. This new resource gives you the review and practice you need to prepare for the exam with an easy-to-use format, sample certification exams, content review chapters, and more. Make sure you’re ready for exam and career success with this essential review! Custom test generator on the Evolve companion website features practice and exam modes and timer functionality to strengthen topic expertise and simulate nearly unlimited unique exams for practice. Sample certification exams in the book offer valuable test-taking experience. Dedicated chapter covering sterile compounding addresses an alternative pathway to certification as a Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT). Content review chapters cover many advanced-level certification topics. Chapter review questions help reinforce knowledge and assess comprehension. Many practice questions are available both in the print book and online for convenient access. Bulleted listing format makes it easy to focus on reviewing the essentials.

Empower your staff to improve safety, quality and compliance with the help of new guidelines and standards. We’ve updated every chapter of this popular review of the fundamentals of preparing sterile products in hospital, home-care, and community pharmacy settings to reflect the most recent revisions to USP . Included are the latest guidelines for the compounding process, quality assurance methods, and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the dispensing process. Comprehensive documentation for the guidelines is included in the appendices.Chapters new to this edition focus on: Gap analysis and action plans Safe use of automatic compounding devices Cleaning and disinfecting Radiopharmaceuticals as CSPs Allergen extracts as CSPs.