Description
Gain a complete introduction to institutional pharmacy practice and efficiently prepare for the new sterile compounding certification exam! Comprehensively covering sterile products, aseptic technique, and the workings of the sterile compounding facility, Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition, focuses on safe and accurate practice. This edition has expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, and application of , , and and additional content on waste management, workflow, safety and compliance, billing and reimbursement, and emergency management. Illustrations abound, and content is brought to life with an updated art program, step-by-step procedures, and technician notes and alerts. Certification review questions are included with each chapter, and online student and instructor resources round out the offering.- Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab- Mini-case scenarios promote critical thinking and application- Tech Notes, Tech Alerts, and Did You Know? boxes offer key information on-the-job success- Content modeled after ASHP curriculum for technician training- Chapter quizzes offer student practice and exam preparation- Instructor support materials online, including lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, student handouts, answer keys, an image collection, and chapter pre-tests- NEW! Expanded and updated content on all aspects of preparation, processing, medications, techniques, and documentation plus new content on the sterile environment; , , and ; hazardous materials and waste management; workflow, quality control; safety and compliance; billing and reimbursement; and emergency and disaster planning- NEW! Procedure boxes with step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales- NEW and EXPANDED! Updated art program focuses on the sterile environment, equipment and supplies, and skills- NEW! Chapter quiz questions prepare students for classroom exams
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Sterile Compounding2. Medications and Disease Management3. Communication Within and Beyond the Pharmacy4. Infection Control and Waste Management5. Calculations Used in Intravenous Preparations6. Medication Administration 7. United States Pharmacopeia : Pharmaceutical Compound-Sterile Preparations8. The Sterile Environment9. Equipment and Supplies10. Sterile Practice11. Packaging, Labeling, and Documentation of CSPs12. Total Parenteral Nutrition13. United States Pharmacopeia Hazardous Pharmaceuticals14. Hazardous Drug Preparation15. United States Pharmacopeia Radiopharmaceuticals - Preparation, Compounding, Dispensing, and Repackaging16. Quality Management, Safety, and Patient Compliance17. Third-Party Billing, Reimbursement, and Inventory Management18. Operations and Emergency Preparedness19. Looking Forward
