Pharmacology Handbook for Surgical

This handy reference is the only pharmacology handbook developed specifically for Surgical Technologists! Small enough to fit in the pocket of a scrub jacket, it can be used anywhere by both professionals and learners. The mathematics review and terminology and abbreviation section make this a must-have resource for Surgical Technologists and other O.R. professionals.

Dedication

viii

Preface

ix

Reviewers

xiii

Common Terms and Abbreviations

Terminology

2

(2)

Routes of Administration

4

(1)

GI Tract Routes

4

(1)

Parenteral Route---Any Route Other Than GI

4

(1)

Injection Routes

4

(1)

Other

5

(1)

Abbreviations

5

(2)

General Drug Classifications

7

(3)

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetics

10

(1)

Variables Affecting Pharmacokinetics

10

(2)

Age

11

(1)

Weight

11

(1)

Sex

11

(1)

Psychological State of Mind

11

(1)

Physical Condition

11

(1)

Wrong Route or Incorrect Administration

12

(1)

Five Rights of Medication Administration

12

(1)

Right Patient

12

(1)

Right Medication

12

(1)

Right Amount or Dose

12

(1)

Right Time

13

(1)

Right Route

13

(1)

Pharmacodynamics

13

(5)

Medication Effects

14

(1)

Medication Actions

15

(3)

Practice of Pharmacology

Medication Identification

18

(3)

Identification---Reading Drug Labels

18

(1)

Name of the Drug

18

(1)

Dosage or Strength of the Drug

18

(1)

Form of the Drug

18

(1)

Expiration Date of the Drug

19

(2)

Medication Measurements

21

(1)

Metric System

21

(1)

Weight

21

(1)

Volume

21

(1)

Length

22

(1)

Household System

22

(1)

Apothecary System

22

(1)

Other Forms of Measurement

23

(1)

Medication Delivery Methods

23

(3)

Parenteral Administration

23

(1)

Syringes

23

(3)

Sterile and Nonsterile Preparation of Medication

26

(8)

Nonsterile Preparation

27

(4)

Sterile Preparation

31

(3)

Mathematics Review

34

(5)

Drug Reference Cards

Analgesics

39

(20)

Anesthetics

59

(22)

Antibiotics

81

(30)

Anticoagulants

111

(6)

Antiemetics

117

(12)

Cardiac Medications

129

(16)

CNS Stimulants

145

(6)

Coagulants

151

(4)

Diuretics

155

(8)

Dyes

163

(10)

Hemostatic Agents

173

(12)

Hormones

185

(4)

Irrigation Solutions

189

(14)

Narcotic Antagonists

203

(6)

Obstetrical Agents

209

(4)

Ophthalmic

213

(10)

Sedatives/Hypnotics

223

(10)

Tranquilizers

233

(10)

Generic Name Index

243

(2)

Trade Name Index

245

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Pharmacology Handbook for Surgical Technologists

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