"Learn pharmacology with the trusted text written specifically for surgical technologists! Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist, 5th Edition ensures that as an integral member of the operating room team, you have an in-depth understanding of surgical medications. It covers everything a surg tech needs to know, including basic pharmacology, dosage calculations, safe handling of medications, terminology, and drug effects and side effects. If you are interested in becoming a surgical first assistant, many chapters also include coverage of advanced practice. Written by Tiffany Howe, CST, CSFA, FAST, MBA, an educator, and Angie Burton, CST, FAST, a practicing surg tech, this book covers all areas of pharmacology designated in the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology."--Publisher's website.

Preceded by Pharmacology for the surgical technologist / Katherine C. Snyder, Chris Keegan. Fourth edition. [2017].

Basic pharmacology -- Medication development, regulation, and resources -- Pharmacology mathematics -- Medication administration -- Antibiotics -- Diagnostic agents -- Diuretics -- Hormones -- Medications that affect coagulation -- Ophthalmic agents -- Fluids and irrigation solutions -- Antineoplastic chemotherapy agents -- Preoperative medications -- Patient monitoring and local and regional anesthesia -- General anesthesia -- Emergency situations.