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The critical drug information you need for clinical practice and board preparation—in one, convenient portable guide

Pharmacotherapy Handbook delivers both the key points pharmacists needs to know in practice and the information students studying for the boards needs to pass. The Handbook delivers the essential information you need to confidently make drug therapy decisions for more than 140 diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in a clinical setting. Whether you’re a student, pharmacist, or hospital administrator, you’ll find answers quickly and easily in this reliable, carry-anywhere guide.

Featuring a convenient alphabetized presentation, the book utilizes text, tables, figures, and treatment algorithms to make important drug data readily accessible and easily understandable. This updated eleventh edition includes new chapters on the pharmacists’ patient care process, opioid use disorder, and superficial fungal infections.

Each chapter is organized in a consistent format:

Disease state definitionPathophysiologyClinical presentationDiagnosisTreatmentEvaluation of therapeutic outcomes

Nine appendices include Pediatric Pharmacotherapy, Geriatric Assessment, Critical Care Patient Assessment, Drug Allergies, Drug-Induced Hematologic Disorders, Drug-Induced Liver Disease, Drug-Induced Pulmonary Disease, Drug-Induced Kidney Disease, and Drug-Induced Ophthalmic Disorders

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The #1 Textbook in Pharmacotherapy providing optimal patient outcomes using evidence-based medication therapies—updated with the latest advances and guidelines

For more than 30 years, DiPiro’s Pharmacotherapy has been the essential textbook for learning how to properly select, administer, and monitor drugs―everything needed to provide safe, effective drug therapy across all therapeutic categories. This new edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence-based information and recommendations.

With content from 300 expert contributors, this valuable resource offers detailed descriptions of common and uncommon disease states, including treatment by pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic means. Each disease chapter opens with a Patient Care Process, helping readers understand the collaborative care model in which pharmacists work and communicate with other healthcare providers for effective coordinated care.

Here's why DiPiro's Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach is the perfect learning tool for students, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers:

All chapters provide the most current, reliable, and relevant information availableKey concepts are included at the beginning of each chapterClinical Presentation boxes concisely outline disease signs and symptomsNew: Beyond the Book feature points readers to multimedia resources to deepen their understanding of the materialDiagnostic flow diagrams, treatment algorithms, dosing guideline recommendations, and monitoring approaches clearly distinguish treatment pathwaysNew: Drug monitoring tables have been addedPatient care process boxes help readers know how to communicate with other health care providersNew:  Additional E-chapters are available with a subscription to AccessPharmacyNew: Over 2000 Review Questions to help prepare students!

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 it’s 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 definition•Pathophysiology• 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. 

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 it’s 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 definition•Pathophysiology• 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.