This title features an easy-to-follow disorder-based organization that surveys the full range of organ system disorders treated in pharmacy practice. It includes knowledge-building boxed features within chapters, consisting of: clinical presentation and diagnosis; patient encounters; and, patient care and monitoring guidelines. It follows a standardized chapter format. Laboratory values are expressed in both conventional units and Systeme International (SI) units.
Editorial Review
"The book covers the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of more than 100 disease states. Brief patient cases help develop the critical thinking abilities of readers and illustrate the clinical relevance of the topic, while the tables and figures aid in understanding the different concepts." 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service Doody's 20081118
About the Author
Patrick Malone, PharmD Director, Web-Based Pharmacy Pathway Creighton University School of Pharmacy Omaha, NE
Language
English
Author
Marie A. Chisholm-Burns, Barbara G. Wells, Terry L. Schwinghammer, Patrick M. Malone, Jill M. Kolesar, John C. Rotschafer