Bill's Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book
Bill's Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book

Author: Melinda Anderson

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-04-11

Total Pages: 1053

ISBN-13: 0323932126

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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Nursing & Technology** Build the skills you need to use drugs safely and avoid potential problems! Trusted by vet techs for 30 years, Bill's Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians helps you understand the principles and practice of pharmacology in treating different animal species. The text explains how drugs work, how they are administered, and how to calculate drug dosages. Covering drugs by body system, the book also explains possible abuses, mistakes, and how things can go wrong when therapeutic protocols are not properly implemented. From veterinary pharmacist and educator Melinda "Mindy" Anderson, this fifth edition helps you provide better care for your patients and better education for their owners. - Content on basic pharmacology includes topics such as safety, terminology, pharmacy procedures, drug handling (including the latest OSHA requirements), dosage calculations, and pharmacokinetics. - Chapter outlines, learning objectives, and key terms are provided at the beginning of each chapter, introducing you to the complex principles of pharmacology and guiding your study. - Clear explanations of drugs help you understand the "how" and "why" behind drugs, their actions, their mechanisms, and adverse effects. - Myths and Misconceptions, Ask Dr. Bill, and You Need to Know boxes spotlight key issues, concepts, and skills. - Clinical applications link pharmacologic concepts to real-life situations. - Review questions and critical thinking questions are included at the end of every chapter to help readers test their comprehension. - Test questions and online quizzes enable self-assessment and help you prepare for classroom and certification exams. - NEW Veterinary Feed Directives section reflects the newest FDA guidelines on medicated feed for animals. - NEW! Updated drug information includes all drug categories as well as new information on several drugs. - NEW! Additional full-color images make it easier to understand pharmacology concepts. - NEW! Updated test questions and drug calculation exercises on the Evolve website make study and review easier and reinforce your understanding of difficult subject matter.

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book

Author: Robert L. Bill

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-09-01

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 0323444024

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- UPDATED and NEW! The most up-to-date information on all drug categories and new content on several drugs. - NEW! Full-color format with photos and line drawings helps visual learners understand concepts and enhances images' educational value. - NEW! Myths and Misconceptions, Ask Dr. Bill, and You Need to Know boxes break up the narrative and spotlight interesting concepts to make information easier to understand. - NEW! Evolve site with instructor resources, including PowerPoint presentations, test bank questions and answers, an image collection, the answer keys to each chapter's self-assessment questions, and drug calculation practice exercises. - NEW! Vet Tech Threads design includes key terms, chapter outlines, and learning objectives, as well as other pedagogical features, to help you grasp key content and navigate through the chapters.

Review Questions and Answers for Veterinary Technicians E-Book
Review Questions and Answers for Veterinary Technicians E-Book

Author: Heather Prendergast

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-02-01

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13: 0323759882

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Prepare for VTNE success! Review Questions and Answers for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition provides 5,000 VTNE-style questions that have been reviewed and updated to reflect the latest changes to the Veterinary Technician National Examination. The book begins with multiple-choice questions on basic knowledge, including anatomy and physiology, hospital management, calculations, and terminology. It continues with a Q&A review of core subjects such as pharmacology, surgical nursing, laboratory procedures, diagnostic imaging, and pain management. Written by veterinary technology educator Heather Prendergast, this review includes an Evolve website allowing you to create customized, timed practice exams that mirror the VTNE experience. - More than 5,000 multiple-choice questions are rigorously reviewed, mirror the type of questions found on the VTNE, and are designed to test factual knowledge, reasoning skills, and clinical judgment. - Detailed rationales are included in the print text and on the Evolve website, reinforcing student knowledge and providing the reasoning behind answers. - Organization of the book into primary subject areas reflects the latest version of the VTNE. - Customized exam generator on Evolve offers a simulated test-taking experience with customized practice tests and timed practice exams with instant feedback and extended rationales. - NEW! More than 200 new questions are added to this edition.

Bill's Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)
Bill's Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)

Author: Melinda Anderson

Publisher:

Published: 2023-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780323932141

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Content on basic pharmacology includes topics such as safety, terminology, pharmacy procedures, drug handling (including the latest OSHA requirements), dosage calculations, and pharmacokinetics. Chapter outlines, learning objectives, and key terms are provided at the beginning of each chapter, introducing you to the complex principles of pharmacology and guiding your study. Clear explanations of drugs help you understand the "how" and "why" behind drugs, their actions, their mechanisms, and adverse effects. Myths and Misconceptions, Ask Dr. Bill, and You Need to Know boxes spotlight key issues, concepts, and skills. Clinical applications link pharmacologic concepts to real-life situations. Review questions and critical thinking questions are included at the end of every chapter to help readers test their comprehension. Test questions and online quizzes enable self-assessment and help you prepare for classroom and certification exams. NEW Veterinary Feed Directives section reflects the newest FDA guidelines on medicated feed for animals. NEW! Updated drug information includes all drug categories as well as new information on several drugs. NEW! Additional full-color images make it easier to understand pharmacology concepts. NEW! Updated test questions and drug calculation exercises on the Evolve website make study and review easier and reinforce your understanding of difficult subject matter.

Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book
Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book

Author: Lisa Martini-Johnson

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2020-07-21

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 032368064X

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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Veterinary Nursing & Technology** Learn to calculate dosages accurately and administer drugs safely! Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition shows you how to determine drug dosages, administer prescribed drugs to animals, and instruct clients about side effects and precautions. Coverage of drugs includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse effects. An Evolve companion website offers animations of pharmacologic processes, practice with dosage calculations, and more. Written by veterinary technology educator Lisa Martini-Johnson, this resource provides the pharmacology knowledge you need to succeed as a vet tech! - Quick-access format makes it easy to find important drug information, including clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse side effects. - Body systems organization follows a logical sequence of study. - Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms. - Key terms, chapter outlines, Notes boxes, and learning objectives focus your learning and make studying easier. - Proprietary drug names are listed with the generic drug names, highlighting drugs that have generic options. - Companion Evolve website includes drug dosage calculators with accompanying word problems, animations of pharmacologic processes, and dosage calculation exercises. - Dosage calculation exercises provide practice immediately after new information is presented. - Review questions reinforce your understanding of key concepts, with answers located in the back of the book. - Technician Notes provide useful hints and important reminders to help you avoid common errors and increase your efficiency on the job. - NEW! Emergency Drugs chapter is added. - UPDATED drug information keeps you current with the newest pharmacologic agents and their uses, adverse side effects, and dosage forms. - NEW! Case studies at the end of every chapter introduce real-world scenarios.

Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book
Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book

Author: Boyce P. Wanamaker

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2014-04-01

Total Pages: 562

ISBN-13: 0323291708

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Now in full color, Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians, 5th Edition shows you how to administer prescribed drugs to animals, calculate drug dosages accurately, and instruct clients about side effects and precautions. Coverage of drug information includes pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical uses, dosage forms, and adverse effects. An Evolve companion website enhances the book with narrated videos demonstrating drug administration techniques, animations of pharmacologic processes, dosage calculation exercises, and much more. Written by veterinary technology experts Boyce Wanamaker and Kathy Lockett Massey, this resource provides the pharmacology knowledge you need to succeed as a vet tech! - Illustrated, step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper administration techniques for common drug forms. - Body systems organization provides a logical sequence of study, followed by anti-infectives, antiparasitics, anti-inflammatory agents, and others. - Dosage calculation exercises provide practice immediately after new information is presented. - Proprietary drug names are listed with generic drug names, highlighting drugs with generic options. - Review questions reinforce understanding of key concepts, with answers located in the back of the book. - An Evolve companion website provides drug administration videos, drug calculators with accompanying word problems, photos of drug labels, animations of pharmacologic processes, and dosage calculation exercises. - Key terms, chapter outlines, and learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter make studying easier. - Technician Notes provide useful hints and important reminders to help you avoid common errors and increase your efficiency. - UNIQUE Pharmacy Management and Inventory Control chapter offers practical tips relating to vendor types, communicating with sales representatives, and using veterinary practice management software. - Now in full color, UPDATED drug information keeps you current with the latest pharmacologic agents and their uses, adverse side effects, and dosage forms. - NEW coverage of stem cell treatment in Immunologic Drugs chapter addresses scientific advances in this area. - UPDATED fluid therapy chapter explains the role of parenteral fluids, oral fluids, and nutritional products in drug therapy.

Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book
Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book

Author: John Thomas

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-03-23

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 032335601X

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Covering essential principles of anesthesia administration and pain management in small and large animals, Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians, 5th Edition is completely updated with the latest drugs and techniques. This entry-level practical resource prepares you to properly administer anesthesia with the most up-to-date information on pre-anesthetic preparation of the patient, induction procedures, monitoring animals' vital signs during the anesthetic period, and postoperative care. Dive into interesting discussions of actions and side effects of anesthetic agents; the physiology of respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure; emergency response; anesthetic equipment; and specialized techniques — and take a more integrated approach to learning techniques for anesthesia administration with the text's expertly illustrated step-by-step procedures. - Comprehensive coverage of lab animals and large and small animals makes this an excellent resource for veterinary students and technicians. - Two large animal anesthesia chapters cover pain management and anesthetic techniques for equine, ruminant, camelid, and swine patients. - Procedures boxes offer clear step-by-step guidelines, with sequential, high-quality color photos, for performing common procedures during each phase of an anesthetic event. - Reference tables and boxes facilitate rapid access to information like fluid administration rates, properties of anesthetic drugs, oxygen flow rates, anesthetic protocols, and normal and abnormal monitoring parameters. - Vet Tech Threads help you grasp key content and include pedagogical aids, such as: introductions, suggested readings, boxed Technician Notes, learning objectives, chapter outlines, key terms, and a glossary. - Glossary at the end of the text provides you with accurate, concise definitions. - Evolve site provides you with additional interactive assets that reinforce what you learn in the text. - NEW! Updated drug information, equipment, and techniques keep you up-to-date on the latest advances in the field. - NEW! Content on camelid anesthesia prepares you to properly treat llamas and alpacas.

Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians E-Book
Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians E-Book

Author: Monica M. Tighe

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2024-03-22

Total Pages: 845

ISBN-13: 0443118558

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Use this study tool to prepare for success in your courses and certification exams! Written by and for veterinary technicians, Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition provides complete preparation for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®) as well as other state/provincial examinations in veterinary technology. An easy-to-read outline format breaks down and simplifies important information, and hundreds of review questions in the book and on the Evolve website help you assess your understanding of the material. Realistic practice exams help you polish your test-taking skills. From experienced educators Monica Tighe and Marg Brown, this book is also ideal for vet tech graduates who need a quick, everyday reference. - Review of all areas of the veterinary technology curriculum is mapped to VTNE® domains, tasks, and knowledge statements. - Streamlined outline format makes content easy to read and simplifies the classification and grouping of the material. - Comprehensive, full-color coverage includes all areas of veterinary technology, such as A&P, clinical sciences, diagnostics, restraint and handling, animal nutrition, pharmacology and anesthesia, and professional and practice management skills. - Comprehensive 350-question test in the book includes an answer key and provides a solid review of the vet tech curriculum and the information you need to know to pass the VTNE. - Coverage of dogs, cats, large animals, birds, reptiles, and laboratory animals ensures you are prepared for all aspects of the national board examination. - Learning features include chapter outlines, key terms, learning objectives, a glossary, summary boxes and tables, and end-of-chapter review questions. - Online practice exam engine on the Evolve website simulates the computer-based VTNE testing environment with 500 questions (three times the number on the exam), allowing you to take a timed mock examination or to study in quiz mode and to randomize test questions, receive instant feedback, and obtain test scores. - Practical appendices include abbreviations and symbols, the metric system and equivalents, medical terminology, species names, and normal values. - NEW! New photos and illustrations make it easier to understand and recognize essential concepts including histology, hematology, diagnostic microbiology and mycology, virology, urinalysis, and parasitology. - NEW! Discussion and review questions throughout the book are thoroughly reviewed and updated by experts in the field.