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    Pharmacy student survival guide / Ruth E. Nemire, BSPh, PharmD, EdD, Associate Executive Vice President, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Alexandria, Virginia, Karen L. Kier, PhD, MSc, RPh, BCPS, BCACP, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Director of Assessment, Preventive Care Specialist, ONU Healthwise, Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio, Michelle Assa-Eley, PhD, RPh, Princeton, New Jersey.

    • Title:Pharmacy student survival guide / Ruth E. Nemire, BSPh, PharmD, EdD, Associate Executive Vice President, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Alexandria, Virginia, Karen L. Kier, PhD, MSc, RPh, BCPS, BCACP, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Director of Assessment, Preventive Care Specialist, ONU Healthwise, Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio, Michelle Assa-Eley, PhD, RPh, Princeton, New Jersey.
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    • Other Contributors/Collections:Nemire, Ruth E., editor.
      Kier, Karen L., editor.
      Assa-Eley, Michelle, editor.
    • Published/Created:New York : McGraw-Hill Education Medical, [2014]
    • Holdings

       
    • Library of Congress Subjects:Pharmacy--Study and teaching.
      Clinical clerkship.
    • Medical Subjects: Pharmacy.
      Education, Pharmacy.
      Pharmacy Administration.
    • Edition:Third edition.
    • Description:xxi, 596 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
    • Summary:Suitable for those who want to excel in pharmacy practice courses, this book offers a combination of calculations, kinetics, drug information, medical terminology, and laboratory data book that helps you to organize case information, improve problem-solving skills, learn terminology, and impress faculty during rounds.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780071828475 (pbk. ; acid-free paper)
      0071828478 (pbk. ; acid-free paper)
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: SECTION 1 Systems and Expectations
      1. First Practice Course Expectations / Elizabeth Frenzel Shepherd
      Introduction
      Professional Attributes
      Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter
      Practice Site
      Practice Experience Courses
      Introductory Practice Courses
      Conclusion
      Application Exercises
      References
      2. Ethics in Pharmacy Practice / Nancy S. Collins
      Introduction
      Codes of Professional Ethics in Medicine and Pharmacy
      Two Philosophical Theories are often Referred to in Biomedical and Clinical Ethics: Utilitarianism and Deontology
      History of (A) How Biomedical Ethics Evolved and The Fundamental Principles of Biomedical Ethics, (B) How Clinical Ethics Evolved, and (C) Clinical Applications of Those Principles (Clinical Ethics) With Case Examples
      Codes of Conduct in The Professions and Specifically, Clinical Ethics
      Conclusion: The Doctor/Clinician-Patient Relationship Is The Core of Clinical Ethics
      Application Exercises
      References
      Answers To Application Exercises
      3. Pharmacy as a Community-Based Profession / Kevin R. Kearney
      Introduction
      Service-Learning
      What Can You Learn From Service-Learning?
      What Do You Need to Do to Learn from Service in the Community?
      Who Benefits from Service-Learning and How?
      Conclusion
      Application Exercises
      Reflective Exercises
      References
      4. Communication: An Overview / Ceressa T. Ward
      Introduction
      Importance of Communication Skills
      Model of Communication
      Potential Barriers To Pharmacist's Communication
      Oral Communication Skills
      Nonverbal Communication Skills
      Putting It All Together: Patient Interviewing
      What, Why, and How of Presentations
      Getting Started
      Writing in The Professions
      Summary
      Application Exercises
      Acknowledgment
      References
      Role-Playing Scenarios
      Scenario I
      Scenario II
      Scenario III
      Scenario IV
      Scenario V
      Scenario VI
      Scenario VII
      Scenario VIII
      Scenario IX
      Scenario X
      Scenario XI
      Scenario XII
      Scenario XIII
      Scenario XIV
      Scenario XV
      5. Rounding, Documentation, and Patient Education / Jacquelyn L. Bainbridge
      Introduction
      Advanced Practice Experiences
      Application Exercises
      Acknowledgment
      References
      6. Monitoring Drug Therapy / Kelly C. Rogers
      Introduction
      Steps For Monitoring Drug Therapy
      Putting It All Together
      Dedication
      Application Exercises
      Acknowledgment
      References
      7. Legal Implications for Pharmacy: Regulatory Agencies with Pharmacy Oversight, Legal Requirements for Filling a Prescription and Political Advocacy / Loretta Brickman
      Introduction
      Administrative Agencies
      Drug Laws
      Prescription
      Summary
      Political Advocacy
      Application Exercises
      Acknowledgment
      References
      Bibliography
      SECTION 2 Patient Care Tool Box
      8. Brief Look at the Construction of Medical Terminology and Common Definitions of Words That are Part of the Pharmacy Vernacular / Karen L. Kier
      Introduction
      What is in a Word?
      Definitions of Common Terms Within the Pharmacy Vernacular
      Application Exercises
      Acknowledgment
      References
      9. Pharmacy Calculations / A. Timothy Eley
      Introduction
      Prescription or Medication Order
      Common Systems of Measurement and Conversion
      Calculation of Doses
      Ratio Strength and Percentage
      Aliquots
      Tonicity and Osmolarity
      Reconstitution and Intravenous Admixtures
      Summary
      Application Exercises
      References
      10. Physical Assessment Skills / Cristina E. Bello-Quintero
      Introduction
      Basic Physical Assessment Technique
      Precautions
      Getting Started
      Putting It All Together
      Application Exercises
      Acknowledgment
      References
      11. Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Data / Nancy Borja-Hart
      Introduction
      Clinical Pearls When Interpreting Lab Data
      Urinalysis
      Electrolytes and Blood Chemistry
      Cardiac Tests
      Lipoprotein Panel
      Endocrine Tests: Thyroid Function
      Endocrine Tests: Diabetes Mellitus
      Endocrine Tests: Adrenal Gland
      Gastrointestinal Tests
      Hematologic Tests
      Coagulation Tests
      Immunologic Tests
      Infectious Disease Diagnostic Tests
      Hepatitis A
      Hepatitis B
      Hepatitis C
      Questions
      References
      12. Designing Patient Treatment Plans: Pharmacokinetic Foundations / Sandra B. Earle
      Introduction
      Dosage Regimen Design
      Basic Calculations to Determine Individual Pharmacokinetic Variables
      Application
      Glossary
      Application Exercises
      References
      SECTION 3 Topics in Pharmacy Practice
      13. Drug Information and Drug Literature Evaluation / Karen L. Kier
      Introduction
      Drug Information Skills
      Standard References
      Drug Literature Evaluation
      Professional Writing
      Summary
      Application Exercises
      References
      14. Community/Ambulatory Care / Karen L. Whalen
      Community and Ambulatory Care: An Overview
      Community Pharmacy Practice: Pharmacy Business Issues
      Managing the Clinical Messages/Dur Messages/Computer Checks
      Telepharmacy and Telehealth
      -Upcoming Changes in Medication Order Fulfillment Practice
      Community Pharmacy Practice: Patient-Care Issues
      Ambulatory Care Pharmacy: Practice Issues
      Experiential Education Courses: Managing Activities at The Site
      Summary and Conclusion
      References
      Patient Cases
      Community Pharmacy Cases
      Ambulatory Care Cases
      15. Institutional Pharmacy Practice / Antonia Zapantis
      General Hospital Overview
      Educational Experiences in an Institutional Setting
      Conclusion
      Application Exercises
      References
      Application Exercise Answers
      16. Managed Care / Kathryn Shalek
      Introduction
      Business Services in Managed Care
      Clinical Tools in Managed Care
      Outcomes Research
      Current Directions and the Value of Managed Care
      Stakeholder involvement is Crucial to the Success of Managed Care
      Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
      For More Information
      Glossaries
      Acknowledgment
      Application Exercises
      References
      17. Public Health / Ruth E. Nemire
      Introduction
      Public Health Specialty Areas
      Public Health Organizations and Institutions
      Healthy People 2020
      Public Health in the Pharmacy Curriculum
      Conclusion
      References
      18. Taking It to the Streets: Reducing Health Disparities through Domestic and Global Outreach to the Underserved / Hazel H. Seaba
      Introduction
      Organizations
      Advocacy for the Profession
      Advocacy for the Underserved Patient
      Taking the Practice to the Streets, Hillsides, and Mountain Top Villages
      Preparation for Outreach Trips
      Getting There
      Conclusion
      Application Exercises
      References.
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