Pharmacotherapy Principles and Practice, Sixth Edition

All the main concepts from the landmark Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach―distilled down to a concise, clinically focused, full-color resource Pharmacotherapy Principles & Practice uses a solid evidence-based approach to teach you how to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate medication therapy. Updated with additional content and reflecting the latest findings, this sixth edition provides everything you need to gain an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles of the pharmacotherapy of disease―and their practical application. All chapters were written or reviewed by pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assists, and physicians recognized by authorities in their fields. The book opens with an insightful introductory chapter and is followed by five chapters focused on specific populations: pediatrics, geriatrics, palliative care, critical care, and global health and travel medicine. The subsequent 97 disease-based chapters cover epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and diagnosis, and nonpharmacologic therapy, followed by clear recommendations for medication selection, desired outcomes, dosing, and patient monitoring. Features of the Sixth Edition: Updated patient encounter cases sharpen critical-thinking skills and lend clinical relevant to scientific principles New chapters cover: oCritical care pharmacotherapy oGlobal health and travel medicine oSystematic lupus erythematous oNose, mouth, and throat disorders New content on circulatory shock syndromes, trauma-related anxiety disorder, otic disorders, and antimicrobial stewardship Structured learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter Key concepts, identified by icons, highlight the disease, patient assessment, and treatment Patient care process section modeling the Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners (JCCP) Pharmacists' Patient Care Process Up-to-date literature citations for each chapter Table, figures, algorithms, and defined medical abbreviations Self-assessment questions and answers in the Online Learning Center Valuable table of common laboratory tests and reference ranges Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents About the Editors Contributors Reviewers Student and Resident Reviewers Preface Introduction PART I SPECIAL POPULATIONS 1. Geriatrics: Safe Medication Use in Older Adults 2. Pediatrics Pharmacotherapy 3. Palliative Care Management 4. Critical Care Pharmacotherapy 5. Global Health and Travel Medicine PART II DISORDERS OF ORGAN SYSTEMS SECTION 1 Cardiovascular Disorders 6. Hypertension 7. Heart Failure 8. Stable Ischemic Heart Disease 9. Acute Coronary Syndromes 10. Arrhythmias 11. Venous Thromboembolism 12. Stroke 13. Dyslipidemia 14. Circulatory Shock Syndromes SECTION 2 Respiratory Disorders 15. Asthma 16. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17. Cystic Fibrosis SECTION 3 Gastrointestinal Disorders 18. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 19. Peptic Ulcer Disease 20. Inflammatory Bowel Disease 21. Nausea and Vomiting 22. Constipation, Diarrhea, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome 23. Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis 24. Pancreatitis 25. Viral Hepatitis SECTION 4 Renal Disorders 26. Acute Kidney Injury 27. Chronic and End-Stage Kidney Disease 28. Fluids and Electrolytes 29. Acid–Base Disturbances SECTION 5 Neurologic Disorders 30. Alzheimer Disease 31. Multiple Sclerosis 32. Epilepsy 33. Status Epilepticus 34. Parkinson Disease 35. Pain Management 36. Headache SECTION 6 Psychiatric Disorders 37. Substance-Related Disorders 38. Schizophrenia 39. Major Depressive Disorder 40. Bipolar Disorder 41. Anxiety and Trauma-Related Disorders 42. Sleep Disorders 43. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder SECTION 7 Endocrinologic Disorders 44. Diabetes Mellitus 45. Thyroid Disorders 46. Adrenal Gland Disorders 47. Pituitary Gland Disorders SECTION 8 Gynecologic and Obstetric Disorders 48. Pregnancy and Lactation: Therapeutic Considerations 49. Contraception 50. Menopause and Menstruation-Related Disorders SECTION 9 Urologic Disorders 51. Erectile Dysfunction 52. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 53. Urinary Incontinence and Pediatric Enuresis SECTION 10 Immunologic Disorders 54. Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions 55. Solid Organ Transplantation 56. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus SECTION 11 Bone and Joint Disorders 57. Osteoporosis 58. Rheumatoid Arthritis 59. Osteoarthritis 60. Gout and Hyperuricemia 61. Musculoskeletal Injuries SECTION 12 Disorders of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat 62. Glaucoma 63. Minor Ophthalmic and Otic Disorders 64. Nose, Mouth, and Throat Disorders 65. Allergic Rhinitis SECTION 13 Dermatologic Disorders 66. Acne Vulgaris 67. Dermatitis 68. Psoriasis SECTION 14 Hematologic Disorders 69. Anemia 70. Coagulation and Platelet Disorders 71. Sickle Cell Disease SECTION 15 Diseases of Infectious Origin 72. Patient Assessment, Antimicrobial Selection, and Stewardship 73. Central Nervous System Infections 74. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections 75. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections 76. Skin and Skin Structure Infections 77. Osteomyelitis 78. Infective Endocarditis 79. Tuberculosis 80. Gastrointestinal Infections 81. Intra-Abdominal Infections 82. Urinary Tract Infections and Prostatitis 83. Sexually Transmitted Infections 84. Sepsis and Septic Shock 85. Superficial Fungal Infections 86. Invasive Fungal Disease 87. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection SECTION 16 Oncologic Disorders 88. Cancer Principles and Therapeutics 89. Breast Cancer 90. Lung Cancer 91. Colorectal Cancer 92. Prostate Cancer 93. Melanoma 94. Ovarian Cancer 95. Lymphomas 96. Acute Leukemias 97. Chronic Leukemias and Multiple Myeloma 98. Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation 99. Supportive Care in Oncology SECTION 17 Nutrition and Nutritional Disorders 100. Parenteral Nutrition 101. Enteral Nutrition 102. Overweight and Obesity Appendices Appendix A: Prescription Writing Principles Appendix B: Conversion Factors and Anthropometrics Appendix C: Common Medical Abbreviations Appendix D: Glossary Index "Pharmacotherapy Principles & Practice uses a solid evidence-based approach to teach you how to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate medication therapy. Updated with additional content and reflecting the latest findings, this sixth edition provides everything you need to gain an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles of the pharmacotherapy of disease--and their practical application. All chapters were written or reviewed by pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assists, and physicians recognized by authorities in their fields. The book opens with an insightful introductory chapter and is followed by five chapters focused on specific populations: pediatrics, geriatrics, palliative care, critical care, and global health and travel medicine. The subsequent 97 disease-based chapters cover epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and diagnosis, and nonpharmacologic therapy, followed by clear recommendations for medication selection, desired outcomes, dosing, and patient monitoring"--Amazon "The sixth edition of Pharmacotherapy Principles & Practice is designed to provide student learners and healthcare practitioners with essential knowledge of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of acute and chronic diseases likely to be encountered in routine practice. Chapters are written by content experts and peer reviewed by pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians who are authorities in their professional disciplines"-- Provided by publisher