By Constance G Visovsky, Cheryl H. Zambroski, Rebecca M. Lutz
NEW! Thoroughly updated content reflects the latest drug information and current thinking on pharmacologic management.
NEW macro- and chapter-level organization is based on body systems rather than drug classes, for better coverage of the medications prescribed for the health problems affecting specific body systems.
NEW and UNIQUE! Chapter format begins with an overview of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes — as opposed to drug classes or drug types — and then follows the World Health Organization’s Process for Rational Prescribing, using a six-step approach to drug selection and discussing first-, second-, and third-line treatments for each specific problem.
NEW! Practical learning aids include:
Black Box Warning boxes that draw attention to critical drug safety precautions.
Clinical Guidelines: Bookmark This features that identify websites where updated clinical guidelines can be found.
Medication Dosages tables thatinclude dose ranges, maintenance doses, and, where appropriate, plans for dose escalation and de-escalation (e.g., corticosteroids).
Practice Pearls boxes that highlight good prescribing practices, safety measures, follow-up recommendations, serum blood level monitoring, referrals to specialty providers, and other key prescriber tips.
NEW! Prescribing Considerations unit addresses issues of medication adherence, prescription writing, cost, and quality assurance.
NEW! Updated coverage of pain management reflects the current realities of substance use and the opioid crisis.
Product Details
ASIN : B09ZLG5P35
Publisher : Elsevier
Publication date : April 26, 2022
Edition : 5th
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 978-0323661683





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