Pharmacotherapy Casebook : A Patient-Focused Approach

by Schwinghammer, Terry L.; Koehler, Julia M.

• ISBN13: 9780071488358
• ISBN10: 0071488359
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-09
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical

Summary

Using a consistent, problem-solving approach, this new edition ofPharmacotherapy Casebookhelps you apply the principles of Pharmacotherapy to everyday, real-world clinical issues. This is an excellent learning tool for educational programs, and an outstanding resource for independent study and stuff development.

Author Biography

Terry L. Schwinghammer, PharmD, FCCP, FASHP, BCPS is Professor in the Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and practices as a clinical specialist in ambulatory care at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Table of Contents

Principles of Patient-Focused Therapy
Introduction: How to Use This Casebook	p. 1
Active Learning Strategies	p. 7
Case Studies in Patient Communication	p. 11
Care Planning: A Component of the Patient Care Process	p. 21
Documentation of Pharmacotherapy Interventions	p. 29
Cardiovascular Disorders
Cardiac Arrest	p. 37
Hypertension	p. 39
Hypertensive Urgency/Emergency	p. 42
Heart Failure: Systolic Dysfunction	p. 44
Heart Failure: Diastolic Dysfunction	p. 47
Ischemic Heart Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome	p. 49
Acute Coronary Syndrome: ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction	p. 52
Drug-Induced Arrhythmia	p. 54
Atrial Fibrillation	p. 56
Deep Vein Thrombosis	p. 58
Pulmonary Embolism	p. 61
Chronic Anticoagulation	p. 64
Ischemic Stroke	p. 66
Hyperlipidemia: Primary Prevention	p. 68
Hyperlipidemia: Secondary Prevention	p. 70
Peripheral Arterial Disease	p. 72
Hypovolemic Shock	p. 74
Respiratory Disorders
Acute Asthma	p. 77
Chronic Asthma	p. 79
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	p. 80
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension	p. 83
Cystic Fibrosis	p. 85
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease	p. 89
Peptic Ulcer Disease	p. 91
NSAID-Induced Ulcer Disease	p. 93
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis/Upper GI Hemorrhage	p. 95
Crohn's Disease	p. 98
Ulcerative Colitis	p. 100
Nausea and Vomiting	p. 102
Diarrhea	p. 104
Irritable Bowel Syndrome	p. 106
Pediatric Gastroenteritis	p. 108
Constipation	p. 110
Ascites Management in Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis	p. 112
Esophageal Varices	p. 114
Hepatic Encephalopathy	p. 116
Drug-Induced Liver Disease: Acetaminophen Toxicity	p. 118
Acute Pancreatitis	p. 120
Chronic Pancreatitis	p. 122
Viral Hepatitis A Vaccination	p. 124
Viral Hepatitis B	p. 125
Viral Hepatitis C	p. 128
Renal Disorders
Drug-Induced Acute Kidney Injury	p. 131
Acute Kidney Injury	p. 133
Progressive Renal Disease	p. 135
End-Stage Kidney Disease	p. 137
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Release	p. 138
Electrolyte Abnormalities in Chronic Kidney Disease	p. 140
Hypercalcemia of Malignancy	p. 142
Hypokalemia and Hypomagnesemia	p. 145
Metabolic Acidosis	p. 147
Metabolic Alkalosis	p. 148
Neurologic Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis	p. 151
Complex Partial Seizures	p. 153
Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures	p. 156
Status Epilepticus	p. 158
Acute Management of the Brain Injury Patient	p. 160
Parkinson's Disease	p. 162
Acute Pain	p. 164
Chronic Pain Management	p. 166
Headache Disorders	p. 168
Psychiatric Disorders
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	p. 173
Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa	p. 175
Alzheimer's Disease	p. 177
Alcohol Withdrawal	p. 179
Nicotine Dependence	p. 181
Schizophrenia	p. 183
Major Depression	p. 185
Bipolar Disorder	p. 188
Generalized Anxiety Disorder	p. 190
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	p. 194
Insomnia	p. 196
Endocrinologic Disorders
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Ketoacidosis	p. 199
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: New Onset	p. 201
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Existing Disease	p. 203
Hyperthyroidism: Graves' Disease	p. 205
Hypothyroidism	p. 207
Cushing's Syndrome	p. 209
Addison's Disease	p. 211
Hyperprolactinemia	p. 213
Gynecologic Disorders
Contraception	p. 215
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder	p. 217
Managing Menopausal Symptoms	p. 219
Urologic Disorders
Erectile Dysfunction	p. 223
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia	p. 224
Urinary Incontinence	p. 227
Immunologic Disorders
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	p. 231
Allergic Drug Reaction	p. 233
Solid Organ Transplantation	p. 235
Bone and Joint Disorders
Osteoporosis	p. 237
Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 239
Osteoarthritis	p. 241
Gout and Hyperuricemia	p. 243
Disorders of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
Glaucoma	p. 247
Allergic Rhinitis	p. 249
Dermatologic Disorders
Cutaneous Reaction to Drugs	p. 253
Acne Vulgaris	p. 255
Psoriasis	p. 256
Atopic Dermatitis	p. 258
Hematologic Disorders
Iron Deficiency Anemia	p. 261
Vitamin B[subscript 12] Deficiency	p. 263
Folic Acid Deficiency	p. 265
Sickle Cell Anemia	p. 267
Infectious Diseases
Using Laboratory Tests in Infectious Diseases	p. 271
Bacterial Meningitis	p. 273
Acute Bronchitis	p. 275
Influenza: Prevention and Treatment	p. 277
Community-Acquired Pneumonia	p. 279
Otitis Media	p. 281
Rhinosinusitis	p. 282
Acute Pharyngitis	p. 284
Cellulitis	p. 286
Diabetic Foot Infection	p. 288
Infective Endocarditis	p. 290
Tuberculosis	p. 292
Clostridium difficile-Associated Disease	p. 295
Intra-Abdominal Infection	p. 297
Lower Urinary Tract Infection	p. 299
Acute Pyelonephritis	p. 301
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 304
Syphilis	p. 307
Genital Herpes, Gonococcal, and Chlamydial Infections	p. 309
Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis	p. 311
Sepsis	p. 313
Dermatophytosis	p. 315
Bacterial Vaginosis	p. 316
Candida Vaginitis	p. 318
Invasive Fungal Infections	p. 320
Infections in Immunocompromised Patients	p. 322
Antimierobial Prophylaxis for Surgery	p. 324
Pediatric Immunization	p. 326
Adult Immunization	p. 328
HIV Infection	p. 329
HIV and Hepatitis C Co-Infection	p. 331
Oncologic Disorders
Breast Cancer	p. 335
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	p. 337
Colon Cancer	p. 340
Prostate Cancer	p. 342
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma	p. 344
Hodgkin's Disease	p. 347
Ovarian Cancer	p. 349
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia	p. 351
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia	p. 355
Melanoma	p. 357
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation	p. 359
Nutrition and Nutritional Disorders
Parenteral Nutrition	p. 363
Adult Enteral Nutrition	p. 365
Obesity	p. 368
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Cyanide Exposure	p. 371
Chemical Exposure	p. 373
Complementary and Alternative Therapies (Level III)	p. 377
Conversion Factors and Anthropometries	p. 381
Common Laboratory Tests	p. 385
Part I: Common Medical Abbreviations; Part II: Prevent Medical Errors By Avoiding These Dangerous Abbreviations or Dose Designations	p. 391
Sample Responses to Case Questions	p. 399
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