Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice, 5th Edition (Paperback)

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice, 5th Edition (Paperback)

This authoritative resource provides advanced practice clinicians and students with a comprehensive roadmap for effective drug therapies. Anchored in the fundamental principles of pharmacology, it offers expert guidance on identifying disorders and selecting optimal therapeutic interventions for more than 50 common conditions.

The fifth edition features updated content on pain management, pharmacogenomics, and substance use disorders to ensure safe and effective prescribing practices. It serves as both an essential learning tool for students and a reliable point-of-care reference for experienced practitioners in diverse clinical settings.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• Evidence-based treatment algorithms and standardized drug tables for quick clinical decision-making.

• Updated sections on pain management addressing Opioid Use Disorder and medicinal cannabis application.

• Comprehensive coverage of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and potential adverse drug interactions.

• Clinical guidance for prescribing across the lifespan, from pregnancy through geriatric care.

• Detailed pathophysiology overviews for major body systems and their relevant drug classes.

• Patient education sections including information on complementary and alternative medicine therapies.

Perfect for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and graduate nursing students seeking a practical approach to clinical pharmacology.

Product Details

• Author: Virginia Poole Arcangelo PhD CRNP, Andrew M. Peterson PharmD PhD, Veronica Wilbur PhD APRN-FNP CNE FAANP, Dr. Tep M. Kang PharmD BCPS

• Publisher: LWW

• Edition: Fifth, North American

• Format: Paperback

• Publication Date: October 9, 2021

• Language: English

• Pages: 1152

• Dimensions: 8.3 x 1.5 x 10.9 inches

• Item Weight: 5 pounds

• ISBN-10: 1975160592

• ISBN-13: 978-1975160593