Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice

Description

Established in its first two editions as the standard advanced pharmacotherapeutics text for nurse practitioners, students, and physician assistants this completely revised and updated new edition offers guidelines on prescribing drugs for over 50 common diseases and disorders. Organized by disorder rather than drug class this new edition includes algorithms and case studies that illustrate critical thinking aspects of prescribing, such as drug selection, lifespan considerations, therapeutic drug monitoring, adverse reactions, unexpected outcomes, and when to change therapy. The third edition includes coverage of pharmacogenomics and travel medicine. The section on Depressive Disorders discusses weaning patients from SSRIs and changing from one medication to another. Switching from brand names to generics is dicussed in various chapters.

Make the right drug choices for your patients. Quick-access format, organized by body system rather than drug class, helps you locate and identify the best drug for a range of common conditions.

Selecting the Most Appropriate Agent sections in each chapter contain information on first-line, second-line, and third-line therapies, with rationales and an algorithm to help you choose the right agent.

Practical case studies, food–drug interactions, and concerns related to the geriatric client enhance your clinical judgment and promote safe and effective prescribing choices.

Current national treatment protocols and other guidelines help you refine drug selection, treat patients across the lifespan, accurately monitor drug therapy, avoid adverse reactions, and know what to do when front-line therapy fails to produce results.

NEW to the Third Edition

• Chapter on Pharmacogenomics that discusses the promises and pitfalls of this burgeoning area of study, from potential research and clinical applications to the importance of protecting patients’ genetic information from misuse
• Travel Medicine chapter that includes information on vaccinations, altitude sickness, and jet lag; advice for travelers with diabetes, those with cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions, and pregnant travelers; information about bedbugs, traveler’s diarrhea, malaria, and yellow fever; and more
• Reorganization of contents to group chapters concerning women’s health issues into a new Women’s Health section
• New focus on switching from brand-name to generic drugs in various chapters

Features

• NEW--Breakout for women's health.
• NEW--Coverage of switching from brand names to generics in varous chapters
• NEW--Chapters on Pharmacogenomics and Travel Medicine
• Additional important content areas are highlighted, including: Food-drug interactions and special dietary considerations and specific concerns relating to the geriatric client.
• Current national treatment protocols and other guidelines (using algorithms) for drug selection, lifespan considerations, therapeutic drug monitoring, adverse reactions, poor outcomes and when to change therapy, as well as alternative therapy.
• Practical case studies and review questions enhance clinical judgment and promote safe and effective prescribing choices
• Quick-access format organized by body system

Table of Contents

1. Principles of Therapeutics
• 1 Issues for The Practitioner in Drug Therapy
• 2 Pharmacokinetic Basis of Therapeutics and Pharmacodynamic Principles
• 3 Impact of Drug Interactions and Adverse Events on Therapeutics
• 4 Principles of Pharmacotherapy in Children
• 5 Principles of Pharmacotherapy in Pregnancy and Lactation
• 6 Principles of Pharmacotherapy in Elderly Patients
• 7 Principles of Pharmacotherapy in Pain Management
• 8 Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
• 9 Complementary and Alternative Medicines
• 10 Pharmacogenomics
2. Pharmacotherapy for Skin Disorders
• 11 Contact Dermatitis
• 12 Fungal Infections of the Skin
• 13 Viral Infections of the Skin
• 14 Bacterial Infections of the Skin
• 15 Psoriasis 16 Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea
3. Pharmacotherapeutics for Ophthalmic and Otic Disorders
• 17 Ophthalmic Disorders
• 18 Otitis Media/Externa
4. Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders
• 19 Hypertension
• 20 Hyperlipidemia
• 21 Angina
• 22 Heart Failure
• 23 Dysrhythmias
5. Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Disorders
• 24 Upper Respiratory Infections
• 25 Asthma
• 26 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• 27 Bronchitis and Pneumonia
6. Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
• 28 Nausea and Vomiting
• 29 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Peptic Ulcer Disease
• 30 Constipation, Diarrhea and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• 31 Inflammatory Bowel Disease
7. Pharmacotherapy for Genitourinary Tract Disorders
• 32 Urinary Tract Infections
• 33 Prostatic Disorders
• 34 Overactive Bladder
• 35 Sexually Transmitted Infections
8. Pharmacotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders
• 36 Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
• 37 Fibromyalgia
9. Pharmacology for Neurological/Psychological Disorders
• 38 Headaches
• 39 Seizure Disorders
• 40 Depressive Disorders
• 41 Anxiety Disorders
• 42 Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• 43 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• 44 Alzheimer's Disease
10. Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine Disorders
• 45 Diabetes Mellitus
• 46 Thyroid Disorders
11. Pharmacotherapy for Immune Disorders
• 47 Allergies and Allergic Reactions
• 48 Human Immunodeficiency Virus
12. Pharmacotherapy for Hematologic Disorders
• 49 Coagulation Disturbances
• 50 Anemias
13. Pharmacotherapy in Health Promotion
• 51 Immunizations
• 52 Smoking Cessation
• 53 Travel medicine
• 54 Weight Loss
14. Women's Health
• 55 Contraception
• 56 Menopause and Menopausal Hormone Therapy
• 57 Osteoporosis
• 58 Vaginitis
15. Integrative Approach to Patient Care
• 59 The Economics of Pharmacotherapeutics
• 60 Integrative Approaches to Pharmacotherapy – A look at Complex Cases