Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice : A Practical Approach

Be ready to prescribe and administer drugs safely and effectively, with the fully updated Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice, 5th Edition. Anchored in pharmacology and the principles of therapeutics, and written by experts in the field, this is your road map to effective drug therapies. Learn to correctly identify a disorder, review the drugs used to treat it, and select the optimal therapy. With expert direction on more than 50 common disorders, this is the ideal resource for advanced practice clinicians and students learning pharmacotherapeutics, and a go-to reference for experienced clinicians. Learn best practices for selecting the safest, most effective drug therapies . . . NEW section on pain management, addressing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and use of cannabis NEW and updated content on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, pharmacogenomics, liver disorders and substance use disorders Easy-to-follow, evidence-based algorithms and drug tables Content organized by drug class, with quick-scan access to generic and trade names, and dosages Explains pharmacology and patient management topics – easy-to-remember, clearly worded definitions and descriptions of common presentations Offers the foundation of drug therapeutics, including: The prescribing process from pregnancy through elderly ages Avoiding medication errors Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions and adverse events Principles of antimicrobial therapy Pharmacogenomics Chapters organized by body system or disorder for quick-reference: Dermatitis - Bacterial, fungal, and viral infections of the skin Ophthalmic disorders, otitis media and otitis externa Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, myocardial Infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias Respiratory infections, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Gastric, functional and inflammatory bowel disorders Liver diseases Urinary tract infection, prostatic disorders and erectile dysfunction, overactive bladder, sexually transmitted infections Osteoarthritis and gout, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis Headaches, seizure disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease Major depressive disorder, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders Chapter features include: Brief overview – Pathophysiology of each disorder and relevant classes of drugs Monitoring Patient Response section – What to monitor and when Patient Education section – Includes information on CAM for each disorder Drug Overview Tables – List drug uses, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and monitoring parameters Algorithms – Visual cues on how to approach treatment Case Study and Questions – Provided for each disorder Instructor Resources – Case study answers, additional case studies, multiple choice questions, power points, acronyms list Preface Contributors Previous Edition Contributors Chapter 1: Issues for the Practitioner in Drug Therapy Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetic Basis of Therapeutics and Pharmacodynamic Principles Chapter 3: Impact of Drug Interactions and Adverse Events on Therapeutics Chapter 4: Principles of Pharmacotherapy in Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Lactation Chapter 5: Pharmacotherapy Principles in Older Adults Chapter 6: Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy Chapter 7: Pharmacogenomics Chapter 8: The Economics of Pharmacotherapeutics Chapter 9: Principles of Pharmacology in Pain Management Chapter 10: Pain Management in Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Patients Chapter 11: Cannabis and Pain Management Chapter 12: Dermatitis Chapter 13: Bacterial, Fungal, and Viral Infections of the Skin Chapter 14: Psoriasis Chapter 15: Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea Chapter 16: Ophthalmic Disorders Chapter 17: Otitis Media and Otitis Externa Chapter 18: Hypertension Chapter 19: Hyperlipidemia Chapter 20: Chronic Stable Angina and Myocardial Infarction Chapter 21: Heart Failure Chapter 22: Arrhythmias Chapter 23: Respiratory Infections Chapter 24: Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chapter 25: Gastric, Functional and Inflammatory Bowel Disorders Chapter 26: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Peptic Ulcer Disease Chapter 27: Liver Diseases Chapter 28: Urinary Tract Infection Chapter 29: Prostatic Disorders and Erectile Dysfunction Chapter 30: Overactive Bladder Chapter 31: Sexually Transmitted Infections Chapter 32: Osteoarthritis and Gout Chapter 33: Osteoporosis Chapter 34: Rheumatoid Arthritis Chapter 35: Headaches Chapter 36: Seizure Disorders Chapter 37: Alzheimer’s Disease Chapter 38: Parkinson Disease Chapter 39: Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorders Chapter 40: Anxiety Disorders Chapter 41: Sleep Disorders Chapter 42: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Chapter 43: Substance Use Disorders Chapter 44: Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 45: Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders Chapter 46: Allergies and Allergic Reactions Chapter 47: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Chapter 48: Organ Transplantation Chapter 49: Pharmacotherapy for Select Thromboembolic Disorders Chapter 50: Anemias Chapter 51: Immunizations Chapter 52: Smoking Cessation Chapter 53: Weight Loss Chapter 54: Contraception Chapter 55: Menopause Chapter 56: Vaginitis Index "Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice originated from our combined experience in teaching nurse practitioners and practice in primary care. As a nurse practitioner and educator herself, Virginia P. Arcangelo, PhD, NP, saw a need for practical exposure to the general principles of prescribing and monitoring drug therapy, particularly in the Family Practice arena. As a PharmD, Andrew M. Peterson saw a need to be able to teach new prescribers how to think about prescribing systematically, regardless of the disease state. Veronica F. Wilbur, PhD, NP, joined the editorial team in the last edition, and her expertise as a Family Nurse Practitioner and educator added tremendous value to the staff. Joining the editorial team in the 5th edition is Dr. Tep M. Kang, a clinical pharmacist working in the acute care setting. As a past chapter author and now editor, he adds another dimension to the text. This edition continues to build upon the foundations of the previous four editions by providing up-to-date pharmacology and disease state knowledge underscored by a process and framework through which learners can begin to think pharmacotherapeutically. While primarily geared toward the learner, this text meets both students' and practitioners' needs by providing a user-friendly, practical approach to prescribing and managing drug therapy. The book has evolved over the years, based on input from students, academicians, and practitioners. Long-standing contributors and new contributors updated their chapters to provide a combination of evidence-based medicine and practical experience. The text considers diseaseand patient-specific information. With each chapter, there are tables and evidence-based algorithms that are practical and easy to read and complement the text"-- Provided by publisher "Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice originated from our combined experience in teaching nurse practitioners and practice in primary care. As a nurse practitioner and educator herself, Virginia P. Arcangelo, PhD, NP, saw a need for practical exposure to the general principles of prescribing and monitoring drug therapy, particularly in the Family Practice arena. As a PharmD, Andrew M. Peterson saw a need to be able to teach new prescribers how to think about prescribing systematically, regardless of the disease state. Veronica F. Wilbur, PhD, NP, joined the editorial team in the last edition, and her expertise as a Family Nurse Practitioner and educator added tremendous value to the staff. Joining the editorial team in the 5th edition is Dr. Tep M. Kang, a clinical pharmacist working in the acute care setting. As a past chapter author and now editor, he adds another dimension to the text. This edition continues to build upon the foundations of the previous four editions by providing up-to-date pharmacology and disease state knowledge underscored by a process and framework through which learners can begin to think pharmacotherapeutically. While primarily geared toward the learner, this text meets both students' and practitioners' needs by providing a user-friendly, practical approach to prescribing and managing drug therapy. The book has evolved over the years, based on input from students, academicians, and practitioners. Long-standing contributors and new contributors updated their chapters to provide a combination of evidence-based medicine and practical experience. The text considers diseaseand patient-specific information. With each chapter, there are tables and evidence-based algorithms that are practical and easy to read and complement the text."-- Résumé de l'éditeur "Now fully revised and updated in its Second Edition, this pharmacotherapeutics text is the ideal learning tool for nurse practitioners and medical assistants. Using clear and concise language, this resource reveals the essentials of safe and effective drug-prescribing in the primary care setting. Inside, you'll discover vital information on the drugs most often used in the medical management of over 56 commonly encountered conditions, including hypertension, peptic ulcer, and asthma."--Jacket.