DiPiro's Pharmacotherapy Handbook, 12th Edition

ISBN: 1264277911

Author: Schwinghammer, Terry L.

Condition: New

The drug information you need to pass the boards and make effective drug therapy decisions-all in one convenient portable guideExpertly written and easy to read, Pharmacotherapy Handbook delivers key content for students studying for their boards, and it offers the essential information required for effective clinical practice. While its concise enough to read quickly, it provides ample background information about drug therapy-making it a highly effective study tool.Pharmacotherapy Handbook covers 140+ diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in a clinical setting. Each chapter is organized in a consistent format: Disease state definitionPathophysiology Clinical presentation Diagnosis Treatment Evaluation of therapeutic outcomesProviding a thorough understanding about what drugs to use and why, this unmatched guide includes flowcharts, tables, and charts, provides JNC-VI drug therapy and pharmaceutical care guidelines, and offers concise chapter summaries that save precious study time.