Dispensing
CHAPTER 5 Dispensing I. Definitions and Purpose A. Dispensing is the physical act of giving, providing, or delivering a drug, chemical, device, or medication for later oral ingestion, insertion, application,…
Pain Management
CHAPTER 18 Pain Management I. DefinitionPain is a common condition that manifests as many different forms and severities. Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
CHAPTER 15 Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) I. Introduction and Definitions A. The human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV-1 or HIV-2) are the viruses that cause HIV infection and the acquired…
Kidney Disorders
CHAPTER 16 Kidney Disorders I. Background A. The kidneys are responsible for removing toxins, chemicals, and waste products from the blood; regulating acid concentration; and maintaining water and electrolyte balance…
Common Endocrinologic Disorders
CHAPTER 12 Common Endocrinologic Disorders I. Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by glucose intolerance. People in the United States who are at the highest risk…
Dermatologic Disorders
CHAPTER 11 Dermatologic Disorders I. Acne Acne is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands (oil-producing glands) and hair follicles of the skin. Acne is marked by the eruption of…
Compounding
CHAPTER 3 Compounding The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) defines traditional pharmacy compounding as “the combining, mixing, or altering of ingredients to create a customized medication for an individual patient in…
Patient Education
CHAPTER 6 Patient Education I. Provide health care information regarding the prevention and treatment of diseases and medical conditions, including emergency patient care. A. Educate patients regarding their disease states…
Preparing for the NAPLEX®
CHAPTER 1 Preparing for the NAPLEX® GENERAL INFORMATION NAPLEX The North American Pharmacy Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) is the clinical aptitude test developed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy…
Drug Information Resources
CHAPTER 4 Drug Information Resources The pharmacist is the healthcare professional who is the point-person for all drug information. Because it is impossible for any one person to know everything,…
