Pharmacotherapy A Pathophysiologic Approach

Joseph T. DiPiro, PharmD, FCCP Robert L. Talbert, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS Gary C. Yee, PharmD, FCCP Gary R. Matzke, PharmD, FCP, FCCP Barbara G. Wells, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP, BCPP L. Michael Posey, BS Pharm "The best pharmacotherapy textbook available." -Annals of Pharmacotherapy on an earlier edition Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach is the authority on evidence-based drug treatment. The gold standard in pharmacotherapy for fifteen years, it is an essential text in most schools of pharmacy and in the education of other healthcare professionals, and a trusted resource in practice. IN THE SIXTH EDITION: bull; NEW Key Concepts with Locator Icons-Use the Key Concepts to see what is most important, and use the Locator Icons to quickly locate the discussion of each important concept within the chapter. bull; NEW Clinical Controversies show that the understanding of drug therapeutics is evolving and that there is not always a definitive consensus. bull; NEW chapter on The Documentation of Pharmacy Services explains how to document pharmaceutical care in a systematic way and its importance in obtaining reimbursement and in communicating with other health professionals. bull; NEW chapter consolidating coverage of Solid-Organ Transplantation bull; NEW expanded coverage of dermatological conditions: separate chapters on Acne Vulgaris and Psoriasis; new chapter on Atopic Dermatitis bull; NEW chapter on Dermatologic Drug Reactions and Self-Treatable Skin Disorders guides you through the likely causes of a particular skin problem and provides what you need to know about the initiation and monitoring of therapy. bull; NEW section of color photographs helps to identify common skin problems. bull; NEW format of clinical presentation information is more accessible and user-friendly. bull; NEW Glossary AVAILABLE TO PURCHASERS OF THE BOOK Pharmacotherapyonline.com bull; The Online Resource Center for Students and Faculty Includes-Learning Objectives, Interactive Test Questions for Self-Assessment, and more. bull; Online Drug Update Newsletter-PNN Pharmacotherapy Line edited by Michael Posey. This newsletter keeps you updated on the latest drug developments. Fully searchable e-book version of the entire textbook in an instant download to your computer. ALSO AVAILABLE: Schwinghammer, PHARMACOTHERAPY CASEBOOK, Sixth Edition ISBN 0-07-143360-0 Featuring over 140 cases, this essential guide develops skills in problem analysis and decision making, and demonstrates the relevance and importance of a sound scientific foundation for pharmacy practice. SAVE $20.00 WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE TEXTBOOK/STUDY GUIDE VALUE PACK! (ISBN 0-07-144791-1) Coming this fall Wells, DiPiro, Schwinghammer & Hamilton, PHARMACOTHERAPY HANDOOK, Sixth Edition Print and PDA ISBN 0-07-143322-8 This handy reference provides quick information to drug selection and management for more than 85 of the most common disorders. Visit www.pharmacotherapyonline.comMatzke, Gary R. is the author of 'Pharmacotherapy A Pathophysiologic Approach', published 2005 under ISBN 9780071416139 and ISBN 0071416137.