Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach / Edition 2

by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson, Andrew Peterson

Overview

This advanced pharmacotherapeutics text for nurse practitioners and physician assistants offers guidelines on prescribing drugs for over 50 common diseases and disorders. The book is organized by disorder rather than drug class and 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.

This Second Edition has new chapters on oncologic disorders and complementary and alternative medicines. Improved case studies reflect more realistic practice issues in decision-making. Additional areas addressed include food-drug interactions, dietary considerations, and concerns regarding geriatric patients.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780781757843
Publisher:	Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date:	07/28/2005
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	976
Product dimensions:	8.36(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.30(d)

Table of Contents

Unit I: 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

   Unit I I: Pharmacotherapy for Skin Disorders

10. Contact Dermatitis
11. Fungal Infections of the Skin
12. Viral Infections of the Skin
13. Bacterial Infections of the Skin
14. Psoriasis
15. Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea

    Unit I II: Pharmacotherapy for Eye and Ear Disorders

16. Ophthalmic Infections
17. Otitis Media and Otitis Externa

    Unit I V: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders

18. Hypertension
19. Hyperlipidemia
20. Angina
21. Heart Failure
22. Dysrhythmias

    Unit V: Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Disorders

23. Upper Respiratory Infections
24. Asthma
25. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
26. Bronchitis and Pneumonia
27. Tuberculosis

    Unit V I: 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
32. Parasitic Infections

    Unit V II: Pharmacotherapy for Genitourinary Tract Disorders

33. Urinary Tract Infections
34. Prostatic Disorders and Erectile Dysfunction
35. Incontinence
36. Sexually Transmitted Infections
37. Vaginitis

    Unit V III: Pharmacotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders

38. Ostoearthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
39. Osteoporosis
40. Fibromyalgia

    Unit I X: Pharmacotherapy for Neurologic and Psychiatric Disorders

41. Parkinson's Disease
42. Headaches (formerly Migraines)
43. Seizure Disorders
44. Depressive Disorders
45. Anxiety Disorders
46. Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
47. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
48. Alzheimer's Disease

    Unit X: Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine Disorders

49. Diabetes Mellitus
50. Thyroid Disorders

    Unit XI: Pharmacotherapy for Immune Disorders

51. Allergies and Allergic Reactions
52. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
53. Opportunistic Infections in Immunocompromised Patients

    Unit XII: Pharmacotherapy for Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders

54. Coagulation Disturbances
55. Anemias
56. Oncologic Disorder

    Unit XIII: Pharmacotherapy in Health Promotion

57. Immunizations
58. Smoking Cessations
59. Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy
60. Contraception
61. Weight Loss

    Unit XIV: Integrative Approach to Patient Care

62. The Economics of Pharmacotherapeutics
63. Integrative Approaches to Pharmacotherapy - A look at Complex Cases

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Kathleen M. Woodruff, DNP, RN, ANP-BC(USC School of Social Work)
Description: This book provides a systematic approach to prescribing and monitoring drug therapy for advanced practice nurses. The first edition was published in 2001.
Purpose: The purpose is not only to provide readers with the pharmacology basics, but also to assist practitioners in learning the process of identifying the disease, reviewing the drugs used to treat the disease, selecting a treatment based on goals of therapy and special considerations, and learning how to adjust therapy if it fails to meet the goals. This is an important book that will help to educate students and will be a worthwhile resource for experienced advanced practice nurses. The authors do an excellent job of meeting these complex objectives.
Audience: Those in the family practice arena are intended as the primary focus of this book, but it is appropriate for a wider nurse practitioner audience. The authors have significant experience teaching advanced practice nurses the general principles of prescribing and monitoring drug therapy in a systematic manner. They are experts in their individual fields, one as a nurse practitioner and educator, and the other as a PharmD and educator.
Features: The book begins with an extended introduction to the principles of therapeutics. Subsequent sections are organized by disorders pertaining to specific systems. The final sections focus on health promotion and an integrative approach to patient care. The book is not intended as a comprehensive resource, but rather as a method of approaching pharmacotherapeutic treatment of any disorder. First, second, and third line treatments and rationale to support the pharmacologic decisions are provided. The book includes excellent tables and algorithms. Case studies encourage readers to use the chapters to apply the information and solve the patient care scenario.
Assessment: This excellent book combines pharmacology with diseases commonly encountered in primary care. It is a wonderful reference that will be used frequently in most primary care settings. The update with this second edition is extremely valuable since the area of pharmacology is constantly developing and changing. By providing a second edition, the authors ensure that the information is accurate and pertinent.

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