Elsevier Mosby's Complete Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Sterile and Nonsterile Preparations

Gain a complete understanding of compounding pharmacy practice and efficiently prepare for the CPhT exam, CSPT, and other specialty compounding certificates! Comprehensively covering both sterile and nonsterile compounding, aseptic technique, and the workings of the compounding facility, Mosby's Complete Compounding for Pharmacy Technicians: Sterile and Nonsterile Preparations, 3rd Edition, focuses on safe and accurate practice. This edition features expanded and updated coverage to address preparation, processing, medications, technique, and documentation, with review, analysis, and application of , , , and , as well as additional content on pediatric considerations, long-term care, and veterinary compounding. Illustrations abound, and content comes to life with new artwork, step-by-step procedures, and technician notes and alerts. Certification review questions are included with each chapter, making this a one-stop resource for entry-level training and CSPT exam preparation. Comprehensive coverage explores all aspects of compounding for the changing role of the modern pharmacy technician Content is built and mapped to ASHP accreditation competencies and model curriculum needs Detailed procedure boxes offer step-by-step instructions, technique photos, and rationales for each step Competency forms, lab activities, and sample compounding orders, charts, and forms enable you to practice performing basic, hands-on techniques in the lab Tech Notes, Tech Alerts, and Did You Know? boxes focus on practical application to promote on-the-job success Abundant practice opportunities include in-text chapter questions, plus chapter quizzes and review questions on the Evolve companion website UPDATED! USP standards are included for both sterile and nonsterile compounding NEW! Nonsterile Compounding section makes this a one-stop resource for all pharmacy technician compounding needs NEW! Artwork addresses nonsterile processes and equipment for capsules, tablets, powders, creams, ointments, emulsions, lozenges, and much more EXPANDED! Procedures include illustrated, step-by-step guidance for key psychomotor competencies NEW! Expanded content addresses pediatric considerations, long-term care, and veterinary compounding EXPANDED! Review questions help you prepare for the classroom and for certification exams