Principles of Virus Structure
Principles of Virus Structure Stephen C. Harrison Virus particles are carriers of genetic material from one cell to another. They are, in effect, extracellular organelles. They contain most or all…
Principles of Virology
Principles of Virology Richard C. Condit Viruses are unique in nature. They are the smallest of all self-replicating organisms, historically characterized by their ability to pass through filters that retain…
Virology: From Contagium Fluidum to Virome
Virology: From Contagium Fluidum to Virome Lynn W. Enquist Vincent R. Racaniello Virology has had a remarkable history. Even though humans did not realize viruses existed until the late 1880s,…
Equipment and facilities
6 Equipment and facilities Learning objectives 1. Discuss USP 797 guidelines and their importance in preventing microbial contamination. 2. Discuss requirements for the intravenous area according to USP 797, and demonstrate environmental…
Calculations used in intravenous preparations
5 Calculations used in intravenous preparations Learning objectives 1. Calculate the volume of an injectable solution and the quantity of drug in an injectable solution. 2. Calculate powder volume for an injectable…
Techniques for preparing intravenous admixtures
7 Techniques for preparing intravenous admixtures Learning objectives 1. Describe the equipment used in aseptic manipulations and how to remove an air bubble from the syringe barrel. 2. Describe how to set…
Quality assurance and medication error prevention
11 Quality assurance and medication error prevention Learning objectives 1. Identify training and competency requirements for personnel who are compounding sterile preparations. 2. Discuss causes of medications errors and the technician’s role…
The basics of aseptic preparations
1 The basics of aseptic preparations Learning objectives 1. Explain why certain medications must be sterile. 2. Discuss the history of aseptic preparation and the organizations that provide guidelines. 3. Define the term…
Chemotherapy nutrition
9 Chemotherapy nutrition Learning objectives 1. Discuss cancer and common medications used in intravenous therapy, and discuss settings in which chemotherapy infusion would be appropriate. 2. Perform necessary techniques required to prepare…
Medications used in intravenous preparations
3 Medications used in intravenous preparations Learning objectives 1. Discuss the four processes of pharmacokinetics that parenteral medications go through. 2. Discuss factors that must be considered when determining the correct dosages…
