Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice: Principles and Practice

Get everything you need to prepare for a successful career as a pharmacy technician in one easy-to-read textbook Useful from day one through graduation, Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, Seventh Edition, includes comprehensive information on pharmacy practice, anatomy and physiology, math calculation, and pharmacology. Built from the ground up to map directly to American Society for Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accreditation competencies and to the accepted certification exams, this approachable text covers everything from processing and handling of medications and medication orders to patient safety, quality assurance, and regulation and compliance. It also features a rich art program with equipment close-ups, clinical procedures and processes, and body system illustrations that bring the content to life and visually reinforce your understanding of key concepts. With its clear writing, expert insight, and engaging study tools, this text will help you develop a solid foundation in the pharmacy content you need to pass the board examination and launch a successful and rewarding career.NEW Content covers the latest information on telehealth, virtual patient communication, infection protection, and medicationsEXPANDED Additional information addresses non-sterile and sterile compounding and foundational math calculationsComprehensive coverage of pharmacy practice, A&P, and pharmacology support classroom success and board exam preparationBuilt from the ground up to map to the latest ASHP accreditation standards and competenciesStep-by-step illustrated procedures offer rationales for key skills and competenciesStudy practice includes review questions at the end of each chapter, exam-review appendix with sample questions, and review questions onlineReal-world problem-solving is emphasized in scenario boxes throughout the text.Mini drug monographs provide essential drug information summaries and photos for commonly prescribed medicationsTech Notes and Tech Alerts offer practical tips for on-the-job accuracy and efficiency