This exceptional textbook provides students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to pass a national certification exam. This third edition is fully aligned with the new PCTB exam domains.

Students using the textbook and Study Partner CD will:

Learn about pharmacy laws and regulations
Strengthen pharmacy calculation skills with a new practice test
Understand sterile and nonsterile compounding regulations and procedures
Review and expand knowledge of the commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals
Understand infection control and requirements for handling disposal of pharmaceutical and hazardous wastes
Know up-to-date information on billing, reimbursement, and healthcare reform
Gain essential knowledge of professional standards, electronic medical records, e-prescribing, new technologies, and information management
Learn about pharmacy ordering and receiving, management of outdated and recalled pharmaceuticals, and quality-assurance procedures in pharmacy settings
Review medication errors and gain prevention strategies

Each textbook includes a Study Partner CD!

The Study Partner CD supports student learning with:

A Pretest that assesses students' strengths and identifies areas for further study
Practice Exams that feature more than 1,000 exam-style questions, enabling students to generate a nearly unlimited number of unique, randomized 90-question exams in Practice and Reported modes
Flashcards that help students memorize the top 200 generic and brand name drugs
A link to the Internet Resource Center that provides in-depth reference information and additional resources



Practice Tests

Practice tests provide students with an opportunity to gauge their knowledge, identify areas for additional study, and hone their test-taking skills. This edition includes:
A 90-question pretest at the end of Chapter 1 that allows students to assess current knowledge and identify areas for additional study
NEW! A 50-question calculations test that includes problems on weights and measures, dosage, dilution, alligation, mark-up, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) verification, and more
NEW! A 25-question pharmacology test that covers brand and generic drugs, adverse reactions and drug interactions, auxiliary labeling, over-the-counter medications, and dietary supplements

Chapter Features

Learning Objectives establish clear goals for students as they begin their chapter study, helping them focus on the information that is most critical to their success.
Tables highlight important information related to the chapter topics and serve as a study aid.
Figures provide students with additional detail and visual reinforcement of chapter topics.
Skills Quiz questions at the end of every chapter focus student review on key concepts included in the exam.
Thinking Beyond the Exam scenario-based questions challenge students to think critically about the role of the pharmacy technician in real-world environments.