Medication Errors Review

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(More customer reviews)Medication errors is a virtual encylcopedia on medication errors. This text provides a strong theoretical background and numerous practical tips for reducing medication errors. The book expands the definition ofmedication errors beyond the well-known "five rights" ofmedication administration. Medication errors also include a failure todetect drug interactions, too rapid rates of administration, and poorpatient adherence to treatment instructions. I highly suggest this book forpharmacists, physicians, nurses, hospital administrators, risk managers,and pharmacy technicians.

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Medication Errors is the most comprehensive, authoritative examination of the causes of and means to preventing medication errors in print. It helps readers understand the system-based causes of medication errors, including pharmaceutical trademarks, drug packaging and labeling, and error-prone abbreviations and dose expressions, as well as the patient's role in preventing medication errors. The book also examines prevention of medication errors in relation to specific medications, patients, and conditions; reduction of risk and creation of a just culture of safety through medication error reporting systems; disclosure of medication errors to patients; risk analysis and treatment; and the clinical bioethics of safe medication practices.

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Training Manual for IV Admixture Personnel Review

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(More customer reviews)I was very happy to receive the book in good condition and on time.This book is out of print and difficult (and expensive) to locate and this seller gave me the opportunity to secure it problem-free.

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University of Kentucky, Lexington. Fifth edition of a training manual for pharmacy technicians, students or practitioners on the preparation of intravenous substances. Previous edition 1989. Workbook format.

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Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians (Plant Engineering Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmmacy Technicians by author, Moini. It definetly is a great choice! It is very easy to comprehend and full of useful information. I have purchased a few books by Dr. Moini, and have been pleased with all of them. But this one is by far his best! Awesome book! If you're in the Pharmacy field, I highly recommend this book as a great tool toward success! It is worth it.

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Accurately calculating medication dosages is a critical element in pharmaceutical care that directly effects optimal patient outcomes. Unfortunately, medication dosage errors happen in pharmacies, in hospitals, or even at home or in homecare settings everyday. In extreme cases, even minor dosage errors can have dire consequences. Careful calculations are essential to providing optimal medical and pharmaceutical care. Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians fills the need for a basic reference that students and professionals can use to help them understand and perform accurate calculations. Organized in a natural progression from the basic to the complex, the book includes:·Roman and Arabic Numerals·Fractions and decimals·Ratios, proportions, and percentages·Systems of measurement including household conversions·Interpretation of medication orders·Isotonicity, pH, buffers, and reconstitutions·Intravenous flow rates·Insulin and Heparin products·Pediatric dosage·Business mathPacked with numerous solved examples and practice problems, the book presents the math in a step-by-step style that allows readers to quickly grasp concepts. The authors explain the fundamentals simply and clearly and include ample practice problems that help readers become proficient. The focus on critical thinking, real-life problem scenarios, and the self-test format make Essential Math and Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians an indispensable learning tool.

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Mosby's Review for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination Review

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(More customer reviews)I took a class at the local college before using this book to go over some practice tests and I have noticed that on a few questions the answers given by the answer key were incorrect. I thought that I was wrong at first, but I brought it to my teacher's attention and she actually agreed that the answer key was incorrect. On one question I found a digit of a number missing on the correct answer, so there was no correct answer choice available and on another one the definition for qid was left out of the possible answer, so again there was no correct answer to choose from. Those are just minor thing I found, but I began to wonder if all the answers on drug names etc were correct. I have no way of finding out until I actually work in a pharmacy for a while.I like the CDrom that comes with it... but again, I have found some errors on it regarding feedback on answers. Eg, it rated my answer as incorrect, but the explanation showed my choice of answer correct. I would still recommend the book, but I would double check answers if you are unsure about the answer key. At the price you pays for it, I expected it to be proof-read and double checked. Overall, it's good practice and you should get enough out of it to pass the PTCE.
Update: If I would take away another star I would do so... I've studied a lot more over the last week and have encountered some more "proof-reading" errors. Now, this tool is making me more insecure about my knowledge.

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This complete review includes everything you need to study for and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and ExCPT exams! Review the content you'll see on the exam with handy outlines and helpful electronic flash cards, then prepare for the exam with a section on test-taking tips. Plus, you can test your knowledge with mock exams in the book and on the companion CD-ROM for even more practice.

Tips and suggestions prepare you for test-taking success with helpful strategies and information on what to expect and how to prepare.
A convenient outline format helps you to quickly review important information you'll see on the exam.
Six printed mock exams feature the same format and content emphasis as the national exam.
Ten practice exams on the Companion CD in both timed and untimed modes help you easily recognize important areas for study and identify your weaknesses.
Over 600 electronic flash cards that cover the top 200 most prescribed pharmaceuticals, the top 50 herbals, abbreviations, and sound-alike drugs offer a quick practice tool for important information.
Evolve Resources include everything from the Companion CD-ROM, plus appendices and internet resources, for more study opportunities.

Mock exams have the same 100-question format used on the PTCB and ExCPT exams for a realistic test taking experience.
The latest information on HIPPA and the Medicare Modernization Act, plus other recent pharmacy laws, keeps you up-to-date on important content featured on the PTCB exam.
Discussions of the United States Pharmacopeia guidelines prepare you for updated material in the Compounding and Regulation sections.
Internet resources feature links to pharmacy and PTCB and ExCPT-related web resources for access to more study tools.

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A Practical Guide to Contemporary Pharmacy Practice (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)) Review

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(More customer reviews)This text was all I expected and more. After graduating almost 20 years ago and just getting into the compounding field it's a wonderful refresher. Straight forward and to the point. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone.

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Now in its Third Edition, this succinct, easy-to-use, current, and very functional handbook goes through the steps of receiving the prescription, preparing it, and completing the compound. The book provides a source for contemporary practice previously found spread out over journal articles, legal documents, standards of practice, specialty books, and textbooks.Highlights of this edition include a more comprehensive section on sterile dosage forms and their preparation; expanded discussion of medication errors; processing tools for improving compounded preparations and reducing errors; a new chapter on systems of measurement and basic pharmaceutical calculations; and a new section on veterinary pharmacy practice. Patient cases with the sample compounded prescription orders and parenteral preparation medication orders show typical situations and problem-solving to meet special therapy and patient needs.A back-of-book CD-ROM includes study guides, interactive self-assessment, and multimedia demonstrations of compounding procedures for key chapters.A companion website offers the CD content as well as full text online and an image bank.

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The Pharmacy Technician's Pocket Drug Reference (Apha Pharmacy Tehcnician Training Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)I work in a fairly large hospital pharmacy and was hoping for
a referance I could pick and use at a moment's notice. In the
couple of months I've been carrying this book around it has never
once been of any use to me.

This guide's area of speciality is aimed at the top 200 most prescribed drugs in a retail setting, an area where most experianced technicians really don't need much help. It is particulary light in the area of injectable medications used in a hospital setting.

The print is a little larger than I'd like. A lot more information or item listings could have been included if a smaller font size had been used.

For newly minted technicians working in a retail setting this book is probably worth the expense. I'm still looking for something more suitable.

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Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence. Pocket-sized text provides generic name, trade name(s), therapeutic class, general FDA-approved therapeutic use(s), and commercially available dosage forms/strengths. Includes the top 200 most commonly prescribed nonparenteral products and all nonparenteral products approved by the FDA since 1997. Softcover.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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