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Study Tools
Resources Designed to Enhance Learning
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Presentation Topics
• Textbook Study Tools• Study Partner Study Tools• Internet Resource Center Study Tools
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Textbook Study Tools
• Teaches the techniques and procedures to prepare and dispense medications
• Pharmacy practice settings– Community pharmacy– Institutional pharmacy
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Textbook Study Tools
• Learning ObjectivesEstablish clear goals and help focus chapter study
• IntroductionProvides a quick overview, placing the topic in context for learning
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Textbook Study Tools
• Important TermsBolded and defined in context and listed at conclusion of each chapter
• Preview Terms on Study Partner CD
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Textbook Study Tools
• Safety NotesHighlight rules and guidelines for preventing medication errors
• PhotosVisually reinforce information
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Textbook Study Tools
• Chapter TermsLists the important terminology with definitions
• Chapter SummaryProvides an overview of the key points of the chapter
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Textbook Study Tools
• Check Your Understanding
Quick way to check your comprehension of chapter’s learning objectives
• Additional Questions on the Study Partner CD
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Textbook Study Tools
• Thinking Like a Pharmacy Tech
Questions challenge you to apply chapter topics to hands-on pharmacy scenarios
• Communicating ClearlyActivities for engaging discussion
• Researching on the WebInvestigate further
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Textbook Study Tools
Appendixes–Most Commonly
Prescribed Drugs–Look-Alike and Sound-
Alike Medications–Spanish for Pharmacy
Technicians
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Study Partner Study Tools
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Study Partner Study Tools
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Study Partner Study Tools
Chapter Terms and Flash Cards
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Study Partner Study Tools
Matching Activities
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Study Partner Study Tools
QuizzingPractice Quiz with Feedback
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Study Partner Study Tools
Quick Connection to Internet Resource Center (IRC)
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Internet Resource CenterStudy Tools
Expands the content of the text and provides additional resources.
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Internet Resource Center
Study Tools
Lecture Hall–Chapter Study Notes
• Chapter outlines• Chapter terms• Study questions
–Chapter Terms and Definitions with Audio Support
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Internet Resource Center
Study Tools
Study Hall–Using the Study Partner CD–Study Tools PowerPoint Presentation–Online Assessments–Files for Your MP3 Player
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Internet Resource Center
Study Tools
Study Hall–Chapter Terms Flash Cards–Top Rx Drugs Flash Cards–Fractions Tutorial
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Internet Resource Center
Study Tools
Pharmacy Library–Spanish for Pharmacy Technicians–Glossary–Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs–Measures and Conversions–Common Prescription Abbreviations
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Internet Resource Center
Study Tools
Pharmacy Library–Chemistry for the Pharmacy
Technician: Electrolytes Tutorial–Abbreviations–Greek Alphabet–Lab Values
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Internet Resource Center
Study Tools
Pharmacy Library–Universal Precautions–Guide to Preventing Rx Errors–Drug Name Safety–Other Resources
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Internet Resource Center
Study Tools
Web Center–HIPAA –Chapter Web Sites–Pharmacy Web Sites–General Medical Web Sites–Other Paradigm Health Careers
Resources
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Internet Resource Center
Study Tools
General Studies Center–The Web as a Healthcare Resource–Understanding Word Parts–Combining Word Parts–Analyzing New Terms–Test Taking Strategies –Successful Web Searching
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Discussion
Which of these resources are you going to find the most useful as you study to be a pharmacy technician?