Table of Contents

UNIT I. Introduction to Pharmacology
Introduction

1. Basic Pharmacology
   Drug Sources
   Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 1-
   Basic Pharmacology
2. Medication Development, Regulation, and Resources
   Medication Regulation
   Drug Development
   Medication References
3. Pharmacology Mathematics
   Military Time
   Fractions
   Decimals
   Percentages
   Ratio and Proportion
   Temperature Conversions
   Measurement Systems
4. Medication Administration
   Surgical Technologist’s Roles in Medication Administration
   Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 4—
   Medication Administration
   UNIT II. Applied Surgical Pharmacology
   Introduction
5. Antibiotics
   Microbiology Review
   Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 5—
   Antibiotics
6. Diagnostic Agents
   Contrast Media
   Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 6—
   Diagnostic Agents
7. Diuretics
   Renal Process of Excretion
   Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 7—
   Diuretics
8. Hormones
   Endocrine System Review
   Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 8—
   Hormones
9. Medications That Affect Coagulation
   Physiology of Clot Formation
   Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 9—
   Medications That Affect Coagulation
10. Ophthalmic Agents
    Anatomy Review
    Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 10—
    Ophthalmic Agents
11. Fluids and Irrigation Solutions
    Fluid and Electrolyte Management
    Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 11—
    Fluids and Irrigation Solutions
12. Antineoplastic Chemotherapy Agents
    Chemotherapy Agents
    Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 12—
    Antineoplastic Chemotherapy Agents
    UNIT III. Anesthesia
    Introduction
13. Preoperative Medications
    Preoperative Evaluation
    Advanced Practices for the Surgical First AssistantChapter 13—
    Preoperative Medications Chapter 13—Preoperative Medications
14. Patient Monitoring and Local and Regional Anesthesia
    Patient Monitoring
    Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 14—
    Monitoring Local Anesthesia and Regional Anesthesia Chapter 14
    —Monitoring Local Anesthesia and Regional Anesthesia
15. General Anesthesia
    Components of General Anesthesia
    Advanced Practices for the Surgical First Assistant Chapter 15—
    General Anesthesia
16. Emergency Situations
    Respiratory Emergencies
    Cardiac Arrest
    Malignant Hyperthermia
    Glossary
    Index
    Drug Category Index Medication Categories Commonly Used From
    the Sterile Back Table by Surgical Specialty

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