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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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