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The most popular teaching text on laboratory data for pharmacy students and go-to reference for pharmacists in therapeutic practice.Now in its seventh edition, Basic Skills has been expanded and updated to cover new drugs, research, and therapeutic approaches. Written by 40 established clinicians and pharmacy faculty members and reviewed by additional experts, it is designed to make all information clear and quickly accessible. Minicases provide clinical scenarios for using tests and managing patients, and quickview charts throughout offer clear interpretations of lab results.The indispensable guide to interpreting clinical laboratory data.New to this edition: A new chapter on nutrition support Significant updates to all chapters Expanded chapters on Pharmacogenomics and Cardiology Additional section on Infectious Diseases covering Bacteria, and Fungi, Viruses and Mycobacteria Learning points conclude each chapter and highlight key concepts about the laboratory tests 25 chapters divided into three sections: Basic Concepts and Test Interpretations; System Disorders and Diagnostic Tests; and Tests for Special Populations Complex but critical skills are required for clinical pharmacists to effectively use lab data in screening for or diagnosing diseases and in monitoring the safety and effectiveness of treatment. As the only book of its kind specifically written for pharmacists by pharmacists, Basic Skills makes it easier to make accurate and critical decisions based on laboratory data.

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It’s the only book to cover all the latest major accreditation standards. Highlights include: Major changes including revised survey processes and streamlined standards to emphasize CMS’s focus on safety and improving the quality of patient care New chapters for the fourth accreditation organization CIHQ, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Pain Management Addresses the standards and requirements effective from July 2019 to the extent that they are known Contains the most up-to-date medication management (MM) standards and requirements and the medicationrelated 2019 NPSGs and their requirements This book reflects the accrediting industry’s increased emphasis on safety for the patient, employees, and the general public. Tothat end, it aims to help pharmacies comply with critical standards and incorporate them into their everyday practice. This edition includes the most current updates, revised examples of forms and documents, updated checklists, and an expanded more complete index for easier search capabilities. Additionally, the authors put this latest data into context with compliance strategies you can use in your everyday practice.

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Praised by students and instructors for its engaging approach to teaching a very complex subject, Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations: A Guide for Effective Dosing, has long been the go-to guide for learning how to calculate opioid conversions. Now in its second edition, this reference is a must-have for clinicians involved in pain management at all levels.Written by pain management expert Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations focuses on the calculations that practitioners use in actual practice, providing realistic scenarios for decision making. The revised edition covers the entire spectrum of opioid analgesics used to manage patients with moderate to severe pain and serious life¬limiting illnesses.Inside this updated and expanded guide you’ll find: Learning objectives and practice problems with solutions in each chapter New clinical cases throughout, including a baker’s dozen of opioid conversion MIScalculation cases with detailed explanations Expanded information on less commonly used opioids, including levorphanol and nalbuphine Important summary points at the end of each chapter Updated pearls, pitfalls, and fast facts Demystifying Opioid Conversion Calculations is designed to help practitioners including pharmacists, physicians, nurses and others develop a high level of skill in performing the required mathematical calculations associated with opioid conversions, plus the confidence to safely and effectively manage their patients’ needs for pain relief.

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The trusted training resource for pharmacy technicians at all levels.The role of pharmacy technicians is rapidly expanding, and demand for well-trained technicians has never been higher! Technicians are assuming more responsibilities and are taking on greater leadership roles. Quality training material is increasingly important for new technicians entering the field, and current technicians looking to advance.Look no further than the new fifth edition of the best-selling Manual for Pharmacy Technicians to master the practical skills and gain the foundational knowledge all technicians need to be successful.Important Updates and Additions to the Fifth Edition Include:- A new section on setting learning goals and objectives for students with strategies for effective learning- Updated information on medication safety, medication reconciliation, and specialty pharmacy practice- A new chapter on pharmacy informatics and technology guidance for inpatient and retail settings- An appendix on emergency preparedness- Tips on finding the right job, continuing education, personal development, and other strategies for career success

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Get the support you need to safely extend dating of parenteral drugs beyond the usual 24-hour limit—minimizing waste, lowering medication costs, and enabling optimal patient administration schedules at alternate infusion sites. The new seventh edition features the inclusion of monographs expanded beyond home infusion to be inclusive of all clinical settings where parenteral drugs are stored or compounded.ASHP’s seventh edition of Extended Stability for Parenteral Drugs, by Michelle C. Simpson, PharmD, BCSCP and Eric G. Schaefer, PharmD, MHSA, covers all aspects of determining stability, including the changing elastomeric landscape and the ongoing variability in stability data.New in this edition:All 196 stability monographs completely updated.Including 37 new monographs.Newly published stability information for parenteral nutrition, oncology, specialty, and COVID medications.An extensive list of medications with temperature excursion data for intact vials.Each monograph contains updated extended drug stability data specific to: container, drug manufacturer, concentration, and diluent.Stability timeframes include standardized temperatures for room, refrigerated, frozen, post thaw, and body temperatures.Inclusion of monographs expanded beyond home infusion to be inclusive of all clinical settings where parenteral drugs are stored or compounded.

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Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data continues to be the most popular teaching text on laboratory data for pharmacy students as well as the go-to reference for pharmacists in therapeutic practice. Now in its sixth edition, it has been expanded and updated to cover new drugs, research, and therapeutic approaches.The sixth edition is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to all aspects of lab work that apply to clinical practice. Written by 40 established clinicians and pharmacy faculty members and reviewed by additional experts, it is designed to make all information clear and quickly accessible. Minicases provide clinical scenarios for using tests and managing patients, and quickview charts throughout offer clear interpretations of lab results.New to this edition: A new chapter on point-of-care testing. New materials on male infertility workups. Data on pharmacogenomics testing for neuropsychiatric drugs. At least one new case and new learning points for almost all chapters. New discussions in many chapters, including for C-reactive protein, antiglycan antibody and lactoferrin, antithroglobulin antibody, and cryoglobulin, and more. 23 chapters are now divided into three sections: Basic Concepts and Test Interpretations, System Disorders and Diagnostic Tests, and Tests for Special Populations. Complex but critical skills are required for clinical pharmacists to effectively use lab data in screening for or diagnosing diseases and in monitoring the safety and effectiveness of treatment. As the only book of its kind specifically written for pharmacists by pharmacists, Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data makes it easier to make accurate and critical decisions based on laboratory data.

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In the evolving practice of pharmacokinetics (PK), it is important to keep on top of the latest advances. John E. Murphy, Pharm.D., FASHP, FCCP, a well-known leader in the field of clinical pharmacokinetics, has updated and expanded his widely used textbook and reference.Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 7th Edition, includes the most current information, covering issues such as rational use of drug concentration measurements, changes in dosing obese patients, and considerations for a wider variety of drugs for special populations.Everything You Need to Know About PK Today Drugs, dosing, and therapeutic monitoring Drug concentration measurements New chapter on the impact of pharmacogenomics Neonatal, pediatric, obese, and geriatric dosing Dosing in renal disease and creatinine clearance estimation Drugs sorted by family and as single drugs The companion workbook Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 7th Edition: Workbook, designed to test skills for using equations and the application of pharmacokinetic parameters, contains questions and exercises with answers and detailed solutions to help gauge understanding.This title is sold as a compelte set containing the text and workbook. They are not available for sale separately.

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AHFS Drug Information® 2024 contains the most dependable drug information available—all in one place. It is the most comprehensive evidence-based source of drug information complete with therapeutic guidelines and off-label uses.With expanded and revised content supported by more than 97,000 references and incorporating the advice of numerous subject matter experts, AHFS DI helps you protect your patients and your practice.Updates in the new edition:Clinical perspective sections that include place of therapy discussions and recommendations from therapeutic guidelines.Expanded coverage of specialty medications used to treat a variety of complex, chronic conditions that often require special handling and administration and may require careful oversight to manage severe adverse effects and dosage adjustments.Contemporary topics such as new RSV treatments and vaccines, safety issues associated with the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists, novel orphan drugs, biosimilars, and more.Expanded content on new and emerging gene therapies.Updates to a variety of vaccine monographs including the pneumococcal, rabies, and respiratory syncytial virus vaccinesExpanded content on off-label uses and long-term clinical data,MedWatch alerts, Standardize4Safety information, REMS data, and focused FDA updates for various medications.New content on over 175 new molecular entities (NMEs) or new therapeutic biological products and substantive revisions on approximately 190 medications.

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Protect your patients and thrive in your career with LAW AND ETHICS FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, 3nd Edition! Using real-life case studies, this one-of-a-kind resource lets you explore health care liabilities without risk as you develop confidence with state and federal regulations, ethics in pharmacy practice, HIPAA, workplace safety, and other key topics recommended by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). And to keep your momentum going, the end-of-chapter questions, highlighted references, and other features reinforce learning and keep you focused on what matters most. This book also includes a detailed glossary and appendices and in-depth information on medication errors, state boards, and other key reference topics for any stage of your career.

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Master the math skills needed to calculate drug dosages safely and accurately! Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, 4th Edition covers the competencies required by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Designed specifically for Pharmacy Technicians, the book includes a review of basic math, conversions between measurement systems, interpretation of drug labels and physicians' orders, and calculation of medications based on a patient's age, body weight, or body surface area. Two basic methods of calculating drug dosages are described: ratio/proportion and dimensional analysis. Simplifying calculation concepts, Elaine Beale's practical worktext breaks down calculations, provides examples, and contains hundreds of practice problems to help you develop calculation confidence and prepare for a successful career as a Pharmacy Technician. More than 1,800 practice problems to help you achieve skills mastery and speed with calculations, conversions, and measurements. Step-by-step examples that follow the written explanation of a calculation to break down complex formulas into more manageable building blocks. UNIQUE! Body system icons next to medication names to help you learn to associate drugs with their respective disorders and body systems. Chapter pretests and posttests to help you assess your comprehension as well as areas of strength and areas for improvement. Learning features including safety alerts to prevent common pharmacy and medication errors, tech notes to highlight important concepts, and application to realistic on-the-job situations. Key terms including definitions and are accompanied by a back-of-book glossary for reference. NEW! Coverage of compounding medications along with newer products such as biologicals used to treat chronic disease or anticoagulants that are alternatives to warfarin and heparin. NEW! Expanded case-based problems with realistic drug labels, simulating practice and allowing realistic application. NEW! Appendix of top 200 commonly prescribed medications also available online as a printable document for on-the-job reference.

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