Learn with the most trusted pharmacology text written specifically for surgical technologists! Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist, 4th Edition ensures that as an integral member of the operating room team, you have an in-depth understanding of surgical medications. It covers everything from basic conversions, terminology, and calculations to anesthesia and medications used for perioperative care. This edition adds coverage of next-generation antibiotics, new technology in orthopedics, advances in cataract surgery, and more ? plus a full-color design and expanded art program. An Evolve companion website lets you practice drug calculations. Written by experienced Surgical Technology educators Katherine Snyder and Chris Keegan, this book covers all areas of pharmacology that are designated in the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, 6th Edition.

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.