{"product_id":"pharmacology-for-the-surgical-technologist-3rd-edition-9781437710021","title":"Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist  3rd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten specifically to meet the needs of surgical technologists  Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist  3rd Edition focuses on the uses of medicines  agents  and solutions in surgery. An introduction to pharmacology covers basic math skills  pharmacologic principles  and drug administration  and is followed by detailed descriptions of common surgical medications along with anesthesia in surgical and emergency situations. This edition adds a new index of drugs by surgical specialty  and a companion Evolve website reinforces your understanding with practical activities and exercises  drug calculations  and more. In this book  Surgical Technology educators Katherine C. Snyder and Chris Keegan cover all areas of pharmacology that are designated in the core curriculum by the AST (Association of Surgical Technology). Coverage of pharmacology includes all areas designated in the core curriculum by the Association of Surgical Technology (AST). A review of basic math skills and pharmacologic principles makes it easier to apply the information to surgical situations. Learning tools in each chapter include learning objectives  key terms with definitions  chapter summaries  and review questions. Important and practical advice is provided with Caution alerts  Tech Tips  Notes  and First Assist boxes. Common surgical medications are covered by category and include descriptions of surgical applications. The free companion Evolve website includes a NEW online study guide with chapter objectives  outlines  key term activities  drug calculations  chapter exercises and review questions  critical thinking exercises  and chapter quizzes. Expanded appendix includes an index of Drugs by Surgical Specialty focusing on specific uses of medicines and solutions in surgery. Revised Anesthesia unit helps you assist the anesthesia care team with updated protocols and a more cohesive organization for preoperative medications  patient monitoring and local and regional anesthesia  general anesthesia  and emergency situations. References in each chapter make it easier to find source material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651710836789,"sku":"ByrdShop_1437710026","price":190.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781437710021.jpg?v=1781837953","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/pharmacology-for-the-surgical-technologist-3rd-edition-9781437710021","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}