Mosby's Sterile Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians

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 labMini-case scenarios promote critical thinking and applicationTech Notes, Tech Alerts, and Did You Know? boxes offer key information on-the-job successContent modeled after ASHP curriculum for technician trainingChapter quizzes offer student practice and exam preparationInstructor support materials online, including lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, student handouts, answer keys, an image collection, and chapter pre-testsNEW! 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 planningNEW! Procedure boxes with step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationalesNEW and EXPANDED! Updated art program focuses on the sterile environment, equipment and supplies, and skillsNEW! Chapter quiz questions prepare students for classroom exams