Dewey Decimal615.58
SynopsisDiPiro's Pharmacotherapy Handbook delivers both the key patient care points pharmacists need to know in practice and clinical information students need to pass the boards. You'll find the essential information you need to confidently make drug therapy decisions for more than 149 medical disorders commonly encountered in clinical settings. The updated twelfth edition includes new chapters on coronavirus disease and multiple sclerosis. Featuring a convenient alphabetized presentation, the book uses text, tables, figures, and treatment algorithms to make important drug data readily accessible and easily understandable. Whether you're a pharmacist, resident, or student, you'll find answers quickly and easily in this reliable, carry-anywhere guide. Each chapter is organized in a consistent format: Disease state definition, Pathophysiology, Clinical presentation, Diagnosis, Threatment, Evaluation of therapeutic outcomes, Nine appendices include pediatric pharmacology, nutrition, and neonatal care; geriatric assessment and pharmacotherapy; critical care patient assessment and pharmacotherapy; drug allergies; drug-induced hematologic disorders; drug-induced liver disease; drug-induced pulmonary disease; drug-induced kidney disease; and drug-induced ophthalmic disorders., The drug information you need to pass the boards and make effective drug therapy decisionsall in one convenient portable guide Expertly written and easy to read, Pharmacotherapy Handbook delivers key content for students studying for their boards, and it offers the essential information required for effective clinical practice. While it's concise enough to read quickly, it provides ample background information about drug therapy--making it a highly effective study tool. Pharmacotherapy Handbook covers 140+ diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in a clinical setting. Each chapter is organized in a consistent format: * Disease state definition *Pathophysiology * Clinical presentation * Diagnosis * Treatment * Evaluation of therapeutic outcomes Providing a thorough understanding about what drugs to use and why, this unmatched guide includes flowcharts, tables, and charts, provides JNC-VI drug therapy and pharmaceutical care guidelines, and offers concise chapter summaries that save precious study time.