Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Medical Review Overview

 

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Medication Review  
 

Medication Review introduces the pharmacy technician to pharmacology.  The study guide focuses on maintaining the proper instructional level suited for a pharmacy technician.  The varied types of drugs, prescription types, medication dosage forms, and medical devices are discussed.  Drug interaction on the human body's major systems, such as the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular system, and other systems of the human body are introduced.  The study concentrates on commonly used drug classes that would be of most concern for the pharmacy technician.  
   

Doses and Terminology 

Discusses the different terms used in pharmacology.  In-depth review of the different types of medication dosages, such as, tablets, caplets, liquids, creams, emulsions, etc.  Also describes the different types of administration devices for certain medications and dosages.

Central Nervous System 

A medication review of drugs, which effect the Central Nervous System.  Drug interactions and the mechanism of action for CNS drugs are reviewed.  Components of the central nervous system are briefly discussed.

Peripheral Nervous System 

A medication review of drugs which effect the Peripheral Nervous System.  Drugs interactions, mechanism of action and manufacturer named drugs are reviewed.  Components of the Peripheral Nervous System are briefly reviewed.

Hormones 

A medication review of drugs classified as hormones.  This agent significantly influences emotions and a persons quality of life.  Drug interactions, mechanism of action and manufacturer named drugs are reviewed.  Reviews of various hormone drugs and uses of each are reviewed.  Local and systemic hormones uses are studied.  All of the male and female hormones are discussed.

Cardiovascular Drugs

A medication review of drugs that effect the Cardiovascular System.  Basic definitions of terms used in cardiovascular treatment are studied.  Drug interactions, mechanism of action and manufacturer named drugs are reviewed.  Components of the Cardiovascular System are briefly studied.  The student will study the differences between various drugs used to treat cardiovascular illnesses.

Renal Drugs

A medication review of drugs which effect the Renal System.  A review of basic definitions referencing the renal system is discussed.  Drug interactions, mechanism of action and manufacturer named drugs are reviewed.  Components of the Renal System are briefly reviewed.

Anti-Infectant Drugs 

A medication review of drugs classified as Anti-Infectant Drugs.  Drugs interactions, mechanism of action and manufacturer named drugs are reviewed.  Anti-Infectant drug classes and typical treatment regimes are discussed.  Therapeutic classes used in the treatment of infections are reviewed.

Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs

A medication review of drugs classified as Chemotherapy drugs.  Drug interactions, mechanism of action and manufacturer named drugs are reviewed.  Therapeutic classes used in the treatment of cancer is detailed.  Personnel safety and safe handling procedures for these dangerous agents are reviewed.

Blood and Blood Formation

A medication review of blood and blood formation drugs.  Drug interactions, mechanism of action and manufacturer named drugs are reviewed.  Basic definition referencing to blood and blood formation abnormalities are given. 

Vitamins 

A medication review of vitamins, their interactions, mechanism of action and manufacturer named vitamins are reviewed.  Fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins are discussed.  A study acronym is illustrated to assist the student in remembering which vitamins are fat-soluble.

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