Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians

<p>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, <b>Mosby’s Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Principles and Practice, 2nd Edition,</b> 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 <USP 797>, <USP 800>, and <USP 825> 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.</p><ul><b> <li>Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders </b>allow you to perform basic, hands-on aseptic manipulations in the lab.</li> <li><b>Mini-case scenarios</b> promote critical thinking and application.</li> <li><b><i>Tech Notes, Tech Alerts, </i>and <i>Did You Know? </i>boxes</b> offer key information on-the-job success.</li> <li><b>Content modeled after ASHP curriculum</b> for technician training.</li> <li><b>Chapter quizzes and an online sample exam </b>offer student practice and exam preparation.</li> <li><b>Instructor support materials online</b>, including lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, student handouts, answer keys, an image collection, and chapter pretests.</li></ul><ul><b></b> <li><b>NEW! Expanded and updated content </b>on all aspects of preparation, processing, medications, techniques, and documentation plus new content on the sterile environment; <USP 797>, <USP 800>, and <USP 825>; hazardous materials and waste management; workflow, quality control; safety and compliance; billing and reimbursement; and emergency and disaster planning.</li> <li><b>NEW! <i>Procedure</i> boxes </b>with step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales.</li> <li><b>NEW and EXPANDED! Updated art program </b>focuses on the sterile environment, equipment and supplies, and skills.</li> <li><b>NEW! Chapter quiz questions and a sample exam </b>prepare students for classroom exams or the new certification credentialing exam.</li></ul>