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The gold standard text for the therapeutics course mandatory in pharmacy schools. Now in its sixth edition, this classic text continues its long-standing tradition of offering unparalleled guidance in the development of pharmaceutical care plans. The book provides a unique process of thinking about pharmacotherapy the process which uses evidence-based approaches to the drug treatment of diseases. Features:
*FREE Online Resource Center for professors and students - study materials, web chapters, questions and answers, and updates
*NEW Key Concepts begin each chapter
*Excellent use of algorithms, tables, and charts – provides clear recommendations
*“Clinical Controversies” in the treatment sections of disease-oriented chapters
Pharmacotherapy ANNOTATION The book contains color illustrations.
FROM THE PUBLISHER * Comprehensive: acclaimed in a prior edition as "the best pharmacotherapy textbook available",it offers you the most detailed pathophysiologic approach to selecting and using pharmaceutical agents in disease management and pharmaceutical care* Current: the 5th Edition presents the latest information on new drugs and new approaches to treatment and disease management in all therapy sections* New Chapters: now covers evidence-based medicine,pharmacogenetics,benign prostatic hyperplasia,endometriosis,erectile dysfunction,urinary incontinence,and much more* Disease Management Focus: meets the needs of pharmacy curriculum and establishes a strong pathophysiologic basis for treatment* Student-Friendly: provides clear explanations on how a particular organ system and related drug therapy is evaluated; includes dozens of treatment algorithms,figures and tables for quick readability; also offers the necessary background to understand topics including pharmacoeconomics and the used of evidence-based decision-making in practice*Annals of Pharmacotherapy on the 4th Edition
SYNOPSIS Designed to be used in conjunction with a companion website, which contains review questions and other tools, the information in this classic text is carefully and clearly organized through the use of numbered and highlighted keywords at the outset of each chapter, highlighted headers, inset boxes discussing clinical controversies, a list of abbreviations, and a full list of references. There are 140 chapters, organized into 18 sections, with a chapter in many of the sections devoted to evaluation of the disorder in question. Ten initial chapters are devoted to practical topics and basic concepts, including pharmacoeconomics, health outcomes and quality of life, evidence-based medicine, documentation of pharmacy services, geriatrics, clinical toxicology, and pharmacogenetics. A section of color plates is included of common skin problems. An earlier edition of this text had a DCT score of 2.9 (of a possible 3)—it was a "key" title in Doody's Core Titles. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS Doody Review Services Reviewer: Thomas Jacobsen, Pharm.D., M.S., R.Ph. (GlaxoSmithKline)Description: This is the sixth edition of a comprehensive book on the pathophysiology and therapeutics used in clinical pharmacy practice. Purpose: The purpose is to teach entry-level doctor of pharmacy students the concepts of disease states and related therapeutics. The book also serves as a valuable reference for current practitioners. Audience: It is intended primarily for doctor of pharmacy students and clinical practitioners. The editors are highly respected clinicians in the academic community. Features: The book is organized into 18 therapeutic areas, each containing numerous disease-oriented chapters. It is very comprehensive and includes all of the major disease states a practicing pharmacist may encounter. New features for this edition include key concepts, clinical presentation tables, clinical controversies, a glossary of medical terms, and improved diagnostic flow diagrams. Of particular interest are two new chapters covering documenting pharmacy services and solid organ transplant. Assessment: This is one of the gold standard texts for doctor of pharmacy students. It is a bit more detailed than other related books, but as students make the transition into pharmacy practice they will find this added information of immense value. As with any book, the information presented here is the most recent at the time of publication and students should be cognizant that new therapies are constantly evolving.
Booknews The present edition contains 132 chapters contributed by educators and practitioners affiliated with various college and university pharmacy departments. The overall organization of previous editions is retained, as is the emphasis on understanding disease mechanisms and principles of therapy. New chapters have been added on disorders of the pituitary gland and substance-related disorders, and treatment sections in each chapter are now boxed, making them easier to locate. The first seven chapters cover fundamentals, such as pharmacoeconomics, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and clinical toxicology. Most of the remaining chapters focus on the epidemiology, pathophysicology, clinical presentation, desired outcomes, treatment, and treatment evaluation of specific disease states. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
RATING 5 Stars! from Doody
AUTHOR DESCRIPTION Dipiro, Joseph T., PharmD(Univ of Georgia) Talbert, Robert L., PharmD(Univ of Texas) Yee, Gary C., PharmD(Univ of Nebraska) Matzke, Gary R., PharmD(Univ of Pittsburgh) Wells, Barbara G., PharmD(Idaho State Univ) Posey, L. Michael, RPh(Pharmacy Editorial & News Services)
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