Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data, 7th Edition (PDF Book)

By Christopher J. Edwards, Brian L. Erstad

Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data is the most popular teaching text on laboratory data for pharmacy students and serves as a go-to reference for pharmacists in therapeutic practice. This seventh edition has been expanded and updated to cover new drugs, research, and therapeutic approaches. The book is designed to present information clearly and concisely, making it quickly accessible for readers.

The indispensable guide to interpreting clinical laboratory data, this edition includes notable updates and additions:

1. A new chapter on nutrition support
2. Significant updates to all chapters
3. Expanded chapters on Pharmacogenomics and Cardiology
4. Additional section on Infectious Diseases covering Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, and Mycobacteria
5. Learning points conclude each chapter and highlight key concepts about the laboratory tests
6. Minicases provide clinical scenarios for using tests and managing patients
7. Quickview charts throughout offer clear interpretations of lab results

The book is divided into three sections: Basic Concepts and Test Interpretations; System Disorders and Diagnostic Tests; and Tests for Special Populations. It covers complex yet critical skills required for clinical pharmacists to effectively use lab data in screening for or diagnosing diseases and monitoring the safety and effectiveness of treatment.

As the only book of its kind specifically written for pharmacists by pharmacists, Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data equips readers with the knowledge and tools to make accurate and critical decisions based on laboratory data, enhancing their clinical practice and patient care. ????????

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP); 7th edition (May 28, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Page ‏ : ‎ 700 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1585286419
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585286416