Pharmacy Technician: Books

Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice: a practical guide for students and practitioners by Robert S. Beardsley; Carole L. Kimberlin; William N. Tindall Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice helps pharmacy and pharmacy technician students learn the principles, skills, and practices that are the foundation for clear communication and the essential development of trust with future patients.

Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: an interactive approach to self-care by Daniel L. Krinsky (Editor-In-Chief); Hemstreet Brian (Associate Editor); Anne Lamont Hume (Associate Editor); Gail D. Newton (Associate Editor); Carol J. Rollins (Associate Editor); Karen J. Tietze (Associate Editor) Written and peer reviewed by experts in practice and academia, the 19th edition of the Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care is an authoritative resource for students and for health care providers who counsel and care for patients undertaking self-treatment¿nonprescription drugs, nutritional supplements, medical foods, nondrug and preventive measures, and complementary therapies. Its goal is to develop the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to assess a patient¿s health status and current practice of self-treatment, to determine whether self-care is necessary or appropriate, and, if appropriate, to recommend safe and effective self-care measures.

The Pharmacy Technician's Pocket Drug Reference by Theresa A. Echaiz Small and light enough to carry comfortably in a lab coat pocket, this completely revised edition of The Pharmacy Technician's Pocket Drug Reference contains the five main components of drug information that a pharmacy technician seeks. For each of the most commonly prescribed drugs, this book provides generic names (with pronunciations), trade names, therapeutic classes, general FDA approved therapeutic uses, and commercially available dosage forms/strengths. Key Features Five components of information on approximately 1,500 drug products: Generic Names (with pronunciations), Trade Names, Therapeutic Class, General Uses, and Dosage Forms/Strengths The top 200 oral and topical products by retail sales, most oral and topical products approved by the FDA since 1997, plus more than 400 of the top parenteral products Trade-name Index A top-200 drugs table and brief appendices showing the controlled substance schedules, common abbreviations used in prescriptions, and common conversions

The Pharmacy Technician: a comprehensive approach by Jahangir Moini Master the latest knowledge and skills you need to work successfully with today's licensed pharmacists in a variety of clinical or retail settings. Moini's THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH, 4E provides readings that explore the latest medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, and techniques. You examine critical topics, such as sterile compounding, record keeping, law, ethics, insurance, and billing. In addition, effective learning tools help you master medical and pharmaceutical terminology and avoid today's most common errors, all while strengthening your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In addition, MindTap online learning resources are available to immerse you in today's typical pharmacy setting for hands-on practice with virtual pharmacy activities. Designed for entry-level students, this edition is invaluable for experienced pharmacy technicians pursuing continuing education or for anyone preparing for national certification exams.

Pharmacy Technician Certification Quick Study Guide by Kristen Wiisanen (Editor); Stacey Curtis (Editor) 1. New chapter and content on professional development opportunities for pharmacy technicians2. Updated information on key medical terminology; commonly used medications, herbals, and dietary supplements; laws and regulations; compounding; and the medication order entry and fill process3. Tried-and-true explanations of mathematical concepts, pharmaceutical systems of measurement, dosage calculations, concentrations, and pharmacy business calculations 4. Sample questions at the end of each chapter reinforce important concepts and knowledge, (delete comma)5. Includes 125 practice questions on PTCE certification exam content and pharmaceutical calculations 6. Answer key with step-by-step instructions for mathematical calculations

Pharmacy Technician Certification Study Guide 2020 And 2021: PTCB exam study guide 2020-2021 and practice test questions by Tpb Publishing Test Prep Books' Pharmacy Technician Certification Study Guide 2020 and 2021: PTCB Exam Study Guide 2020-2021 and Practice Test Questions [Updated for the New Outline] Made by Test Prep Books experts for test takers trying to achieve a great score on the PTCB exam. This comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Find out what's inside this guide! Test-Taking Strategies Learn the best tips to help overcome your exam! Introduction Get a thorough breakdown of what the test is and what's on it! Medications Covers sections such as Pharmaceuticals, Therapeutic Equivalence, Dietary Supplements and Proper Storage of Medications Federal Requirements Covers the Handling and Disposal Requirements, Controlled Substance Prescriptions and Medication Processing sections Patient Safety and Quality Assurance Covers sections such as Error Prevention Strategies, Pharmacist Intervention, Prescription Error and Cleaning Standards Order Entry and Processing Covers the Dose Calculation, Supplies for Drug Administration and National Drug Code Numbers sections Practice Questions Practice makes perfect! Detailed Answer Explanations Figure out where you went wrong and how to improve! Studying can be hard. We get it. That's why we created this guide with these great features and benefits: Comprehensive Review: Each section of the test has a comprehensive review created by Test Prep Books that goes into detail to cover all of the content likely to appear on the test. Practice Test Questions: We want to give you the best practice you can find. That's why the Test Prep Books practice questions are as close as you can get to the actual PTCB test. Answer Explanations: Every single problem is followed by an answer explanation. We know it's frustrating to miss a question and not understand why. The answer explanations will help you learn from your mistakes. That way, you can avoid missing it again in the future. Test-Taking Strategies: A test taker has to understand the material that is being covered and be familiar with the latest test taking strategies. These strategies are necessary to properly use the time provided. They also help test takers complete the test without making any errors. Test Prep Books has provided the top test-taking tips. Customer Service: We love taking care of our test takers. We make sure that you interact with a real human being when you email your comments or concerns. Anyone planning to take this exam should take advantage of this Test Prep Books study guide. Purchase it today to receive access to: PTCB review materials PTCB practice questions Test-taking strategies

Handbook on injectable drugs by McEvoy, Gerald K. Backed by quality, peer-reviewed published literature, the Handbook on Injectable Drugs® has been a go-to, trusted resource for more than four decades. Authored under the editorial authority of AHFS Drug Information® and published by ASHP, it’s the global gold standard for IV compatibility and stability information. ASHP’s Handbook on Injectable Drugs® is now newly updated with the latest information. The 20th edition features 27 new monographs, 23,663 compatibility pairs, and 276 new references.

Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology by Karen Whalen Students' favorite review resource for studying the essentials of medical pharmacology, Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 8th Edition, presents up-to-date drug information in an accessible format ideal for effective review. Part of the popular Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews series, this concise resource features clear writing and hundreds of illustrations that break down complex pharmacological information, so it is understandable and accessible. Sequential images present mechanisms of action and focus on showing rather than telling students how drugs work, and review questions with answers deliver powerful, practical exam preparation. NEW! Pharmacogenomics chapter familiarizes students with this topical area of clinical pharmacology. NEW! Clinical Application boxes emphasize the practical application of pharmacology concepts with real-world clinical examples. NEW! Chapter Summaries facilitate quick review for better student comprehension. Updated drug information reflects the most current, clinically relevant pharmacology material. Approachable outline format distills complex information for easier review. High-quality illustrations reinforce understanding in vibrant detail. Enhanced review questions with answers provide valuable self-assessment and prepare students for their Board reviews.

Nursing2025-2026 Drug Handbook by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2025! The #1 Drug Guide for nurses and clinicians . . . always dependable, always up to-date! Now in its 45th Edition, Nursing2025-2026 Drug Handbook delivers the most current nursing focused information on more than 3,600 generic, brand-name, and combination drugs in an easy-to-use A-Z format. Features → NEW! Includes 24 brand-new FDA-approved drugs--tabbed and conveniently grouped in a handy "NEW DRUGS" section for easy retrieval → NEW! Thousands of clinical updates--new dosages and indications, FDA boxed warnings, genetic-related information, adverse reactions, interactions, nursing considerations, clinical alerts, and patient teaching information → Special focus on U.S. and Canadian drug safety issues and concerns → Thoroughly updated appendices covering indications and dosages for numerous classes of drugs → Plus FREE access to these additional resources available on Lippincott NursingCenter® at https://www.nursingcenter.com: Monthly FDA updates and news Newly approved drugs New indications and dosages Drug warnings Drug news abstracts Medication safety information Types of medication errors, including causes and common errors Preventing and reducing medication errors Reporting medication errors Real-life stories of medication errors

A Spoonful of Sugar: 1,001 quotations for the pharmacist and pharmaceutical scientist by Raymond C. Rowe; Joseph Chamberlain Find out WHO said WHAT about pharmacists and the work they do. A Spoonful of Sugar is a collection of quotations from sources as diverse as Shakespeare, Pope John Paul II, and Gilbert and Sullivan that comment on the work and profession of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.