A.C.E. Inhibitors - Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Avoiding Angiotensin II may avoid increased blood pressure and vasoconstriction. They usually have the suffix "PRIL" A.2.R.B. - Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers block Angiotensin 2 enzymes from specific receptor sites. Avoiding Angiotensin 2 activity helps prohibit vasoconstriction. They usually have the suffix "ARTAN" Anti-Biotics - Anti-Biotics inhibit the reproduction of new Bacteria cells. There are several varieties and Drug Class Definitions of Anti-Biotics.Anti-Convulsants - Anti-Convulsants suppress the rapid firing of neurons in the nervous system (brain). Also known as Anti-epileptic drugs and Anti-Seizure drugs.Anti-Diabetics / Sulfonylureas - lower glucose levels in the blood. They are only used to treat Type II Diabetes.Benzodiazepines - Also know as "Benzos". Benzos are used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics. They usually have the suffix "PAM".Beta Blockers (B1) - Also known as Beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Block adrenaline receptors, which are part of the central nervous system and mediate a "Fight or flight" response, which would cause actions in the heart. They usually have the suffix "OLOL".Calcium Channel Blockers - Calcium channel blockers work by blocking calcium channels in cardiac muscle and blood vessels, thereby slowing down activity in the heart.Diuretics - Diuretics are primarily used to treat hypertension. They promote evacuation of water from the body, which decreases the load on the cardiovascular system.HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors - Also known as Statins, They inhibit the body's cholesterol production and usually have the suffix "STATIN".NSAID - Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are commonly used as pain killers and Fever Reducers. They are non-narcotic and can be sold OTC.Opioid - Opioids provide an analgesic effect by decreasing the perception of pain and…
There are many important associations involving Pharmacy Technicians. To pick only three seemed very difficult. Realizing that Technicians have a large role in the pharmacy industry, their job is progressing into more the just “helpers”. Associations provided individual foundations for these paraprofessionals to excel in their profession. Pharmacy Technicians have advanced from clerks to working with the pharmacist directly.…
5. A technician answers the phone and the patient calling states that, after taking a medication she received from the pharmacy a few hours earlier, she is not feeling well and would like to know the side effects of the medication. The technician should:…
Interest in professionalism has grown in recent years, which – at least in part – has…
I choose a different standpoint from yours but I love how you included the pharmacy technicians time, because it is very important I didn't really think about it until I read your post. I honestly agree though being sent right over to the pharmacy helps saves a lot of time specially checking for errors and doses and so fourth! Good job on your…
I have not always wanted to be a pharmacy tech, I changed my major at least 4 times already. My college years started and stopped a few times since I graduated from high school. I left college the first time and joined the Marine Corps. I served in the Marine Corps for eight (8) years as a Communications Operator. The problem for me there was that I did not want to pursue a career in communications. While I was serving I took some college level course and that is where I went through two of my four college major changes. Some might see that as indecisive, I saw it as trying to find the right fit for me. I have since gotten out of the military and went back to school, since I have begun this new path in my education I have also changed my major twice. I went back to school…
For my health career, profession class I conducted an interviewed by a woman named, Pa Vue. At first I introduced myself to her telling her some background on me and she too introduced herself to me. I approached her about her career path and wanted to know more about her job. I had prepared some questions to ask her and she gladly gave me her replies to the questions. She told me her work as a pharmacy technician at the Minneapolis Veterans affair. She went to school at century college for one year and drop out for marriage. Even though that was a turning point in her life that didn’t stop her career of becoming a pharmacy technician where she is now.…
Thank you for coming and helping us today on Vascular Unit. Our unit was hectic with high acuity and you jumped right into help. Also, I wanted to send you a personal thank you for helping me to remove IJ line of the patient in 510 who only requested Dr. Wesley to remove it; we had been trying so hard for more than a week but the patient never even let us touch it. The patient said this: " Frances has been very thorough with me. She explains everything she is doing, very friendly and professional"…
Studies show that violence on television does have an adverse affect on children and the way they think and act. This is true not only for young children, but some recent studies indicate that watching violence on television can even impact adults.…
Definition: I will translate this title so it's easily understood. Pharmacy technician = Pharmacy aide/assistant/slave to the pharmacist on duty, by this I mean you will end up doing the grunt work of a pharmacist.…
a. Like many allied health professionals, pharmacy technicians evolved over time, from an informal position in a corner pharmacy to a specialized training certification. This change became more evident when pharmacist began handling various prescription drugs and became more involved in helping patients.…
I am a Registered Nurse who works on the IV team and provides venous access for patients during the hours of 7pm to 7am at the only hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky. We are an extremely busy organization who has a bed limitation of 300. Keeping the patients safe and to do no harm is a promise we all strive for (Clancey, 2011). By giving medications in a timely manner is a way of providing safety. Patients expect quality care and this nurse wants to provide the best treatment in the most efficient and efficient manner. Regrettably, there is an area of decreased productivity which is causing a delay in intravenous medications. Patients who we consider "frequent flyers" or who have long-standing medical issues such as diabetes, pancreatitis, renal failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or heart disease tend to have many readmissions. Grievously, this means these patients likely have poor intravenous access. If I am not…
Finding an interesting and challenging subject for second year transition was not an easy task, as there where many things that I wanted to know more about. Much of the work we had undertaken within university had been focused on long term conditions and the process for patients being discharged from the hospital to home. With this in mind and a great experience on my community placement I wanted to learn more about the role of the community pharmacist. I felt that this would build on my knowledge base, from university, of the discharge process and the management of peoples conditions within the community. I felt that a better understanding of the role of the community pharmacist, would give me greater insight when, in the future, I am involved in discharging patients back into the community.…
The clinical skill I have chosen to reflect on within this essay is my first IV start. I have chosen this as my first clinical placement is on a surgical unit, where Intravenous therapy is a widely used to administer medication. I was very happy to finally be able to start developing this skill as I have seen it done several time and was ever able to acquire the process in which is needed to start an intravenous.…
Today I was doing my usually task as a technician student. I package and repackage bottle of medicines, draw oral syringes, pull out medications that going into the Pyxis, took out papers from the printer, and put tubes back on the shelve after it have been delivered. The pharmacy was busy for couple of hours then it stop and pharmacy technicians and I just stand, sat, walking around the pharmacy and wait for more work to do. My total hour now is ninety-two.…