Written by professionals in the fields of nursing, pharmacology, pharmacy, and medicine, this reference book provides a guide to pharmacotherapy for common healthcare conditions of adults and children in ambulatory settings. It provides a concise decision-making guide for pharmacotherapuetic management of common primary care health conditions.A template assists the advanced professional to consistently consider clients' assessment and history, along with evaluating when drug therapy is needed, short and long term goals, selecting appropriate agents, outcomes management, efficacy and toxicity and patient information. In addition, general issues such as safety, aging, herbal therapies, social factors and immunizations as well as specific patient population needs are addressed. These special populations include individuals with disabilities, pregnant women and children.For advance practice nurses, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists, physicians, and physician assistants.

UNIT I PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOTHERAPY

1

(52)

Introduction to Pharmacotherapy

3

(4)

Ellis Quinn Youngkin

Kathleen J. Sawin

Jeanette F. Kissinger

Debra S. Israel

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

7

(36)

Ginette A. Pepper

Pharmacotherapeutic Impact of Renal or Hepatic Dysfunction

43

(10)

Thomas J. Comstock

UNIT II GENERAL ISSUES

53

(118)

Safety in Pharmacotherapy

55

(6)

Lea Ann Hansen

Psychological, Sociological, and Cultural Factors

61

(14)

Jeanette F. Kissinger

Kathleen J. Sawin

Regulatory Control of Drugs

75

(6)

Gene White

Pharmacotherapy Resources for the Provider

81

(8)

Geneva Clark Briggs

Adverse Drug Events and Drug Interactions

89

(14)

Geneva Clark Briggs

Evaluating Patient Self-Care and Over-the-Counter Drugs

103

(12)

Karen D. Rich

Herbal Therapies for Common Health Problems

115

(26)

Debra S. Israel

Ellis Quinn Youngkin

Immunizations

141

(30)

Debra K. Hearington

UNIT III SPECIAL ISSUES AND PATIENT POPULATIONS

171

(128)

Pediatric Issues

173

(16)

Katharine A. Gracely-Kilgore

Geriatric Issues

189

(6)

Geneva Clark Briggs

Individuals with Disabilities

195

(12)

Stephanie G. Metzger

Migrant and Homeless Populations

207

(8)

J. Claire Whiting

Individuals with Chronic Pain

215

(10)

Cynthia Jane Simonson

Pregnancy and Lactation

225

(18)

Laurie Ann Buchwald

Contraceptives

243

(32)

Catherine M. Berardelli

Menopause Current Management

275

(24)

Susan Rawlins

Adrianne K. Tillmanns

UNIT IV PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR COMMON PRIMARY CARE DISORDERS

299

(558)

Cardiovascular Disorders

301

(48)

Ruth McCaffrey

Michael Crouch

Sharon Thrush

Upper Respiratory Disorders

349

(18)

Jill E. Winland-Brown

Lower Respiratory Disorders

367

(72)

Kathleen M. Tauer

Glen E. Farr

Eye Disorders

439

(12)

Joanne K. Singleton

Robert V. DiGregorio

Victor Joe Yim

Ear Disorders

451

(10)

Jeanette F. Kissinger

Kathleen J. Sawin

Gastrointestinal Disorders

461

(28)

Jeanette Kissinger

Karen W. Jefferson

Sharon Jung

Musculoskeletal Disorders

489

(36)

Kathleen Jett

Pamela Brinker Lester

Dermatologic Disorders

525

(38)

Candace M. Burns

Glen E. Farr

Hematologic Disorders

563

(16)

Margaret A. Fitzgerald

Neurologic Disorders

579

(70)

Stephanie G. Metzger

Janet C. Horton

William R. Garnett

Kathleen J. Sawin

Endocrine Disorders: Thyroid and Adrenal Conditions

649

(20)

Michael S. Monaghan

Jeanne Archer

Jeanette F. Kissinger

Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes Mellitus

669

(24)

Martha J. Price

Daniel J. Kent

Obesity

693

(16)

Jeanette F. Kissinger

Ellis Quinn Youngkin

Mental Health Disorders

709

(42)

B.J. Landis

Chuck C. Marsh

Urinary Tract Disorders and Male Sexual Dysfunction

751

(28)

Linda D. Scott

David H. Nelson

Gynecologic Disorders and Female Sexual Dysfunction

779

(26)

Linda O. Morphis

M. Sharm Steadman

Sexually Transmitted Infections, Vaginitis, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

805

(34)

Adrianne K. Tillmanns

Susan Rawlins

Immune System Disorders: HIV/AIDS, Mononucleosis, and Allergic Responses

839

(18)

C. Fay Parpart

Denese Gomes

UNIT V TABLES OF PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

857

(448)

Table 100 Anti-infective Agents

864

(84)

Table 200 Cardiovascular Agents

948

(38)

Table 300 Central Nervous System (CNS) Agents

986

(128)

Table 400 Eye and Ear Preparations

1114

(24)

Table 500 Gastrointestinal Agents

1138

(36)

Table 600 Hormones and Synthetic Substances

1174

(52)

Table 700 Respiratory Agents

1226

(24)

Table 800 Topical Preparations

1250

(34)

Table 900 Urinary Tract Products

1284

(4)

Table 1000 Miscellaneous Agents

1288

(8)

Table 1100 Vitamins, Minerals, and Trace Elements

1296

(9)

Index

1305

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