Bill's Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**Build the skills you need to use drugs safely and avoid potential problems! Trusted by vet techs for 30 years, Bill's Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians helps you understand the principles and practice of pharmacology in treating different animal species. The text explains how drugs work, how they are administered, and how to calculate drug dosages. Covering drugs by body system, the book also explains possible abuses, mistakes, and how things can go wrong when therapeutic protocols are not properly implemented. From veterinary pharmacist and educator Melinda "Mindy" Anderson, this fifth edition helps you provide better care for your patients and better education for their owners.Content on basic pharmacology includes topics such as safety, terminology, pharmacy procedures, drug handling (including the latest OSHA requirements), dosage calculations, and pharmacokineticsChapter outlines, learning objectives, and key terms are provided at the beginning of each chapter, introducing you to the complex principles of pharmacology and guiding your studyClear explanations of drugs help you understand the "how" and "why" behind drugs, their actions, their mechanisms, and adverse effectsMyths and Misconceptions, Ask Dr. Bill, and You Need to Know boxes spotlight key issues, concepts, and skillsClinical applications link pharmacologic concepts to real-life situationsReview questions and critical thinking questions are included at the end of every chapter to help readers test their comprehensionTest questions and online quizzes enable self-assessment and help you prepare for classroom and certification examsNEW Veterinary Feed Directives section reflects the newest FDA guidelines on medicated feed for animalsNEW! Updated drug information includes all drug categories as well as new information on several drugsNEW! Additional full-color images make it easier to understand pharmacology conceptsNEW! Updated test questions and drug calculation exercises on the Evolve website make study and review easier and reinforce your understanding of difficult subject matter

Pages: 382

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