Main description:

Learn with the most trusted pharmacology text written specifically for surgical technologists! Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist, 4th Edition ensures that as an integral member of the operating room team, you have an in-depth understanding of surgical medications. It covers everything from basic conversions, terminology, and calculations to anesthesia and medications used for perioperative care. This edition adds coverage of next-generation antibiotics, new technology in orthopedics, advances in cataract surgery, and more - plus a full-color design and expanded art program. An Evolve companion website lets you practice drug calculations. Written by experienced Surgical Technology educators Katherine Snyder and Chris Keegan, this book covers all areas of pharmacology that are designated in the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th Edition.

Contents:

UNIT 1:  INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
1. Basic Pharmacology
2. Medication Development, Regulation, and Resources
3. Pharmacology Math
4. Medication Administrations
UNIT 2:  APPLIED SURGICAL PHARMACOLOGY
5. Antibiotics
6. Diagnostics Agents
7. Diuretics
8. Hormones
9. Medications that Affect Coagulation
10. Ophthalmic Agents
11. Fluid and Irrigation Solutions
12. Antineoplastic Chemotherapy Agents
UNIT 3:  ANESTHESIA
13. Preoperative Medications
14. Patient Monitoring and Local and Regional Anesthesia
15. General Anesthesia
16. Emergency Situations
NEW! Glossary 
Drug Category Index
Index