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Edmunds' Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider
- 5th Edition - April 26, 2022
- Authors: Constance G Visovsky, Cheryl H. Zambroski, Rebecca M. Lutz
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 6 1 1 7 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 2 7 6 1 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 6 1 6 8 - 3
Master the pharmacologic principles and drug information you need to safely and effectively prescribe drugs for primary care! Edmunds' Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provi… Read more
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Request a sales quoteMaster the pharmacologic principles and drug information you need to safely and effectively prescribe drugs for primary care! Edmunds' Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider, 5th Edition is written for Nurse Practitioners, other Advanced Practice Nursing prescribers, and Physician Assistants. Unlike other pharmacotherapeutics textbooks, it focuses on the drugs most commonly used in primary care settings. A new chapter format and body-system approach make learning easier, and standardized clinical guidelines ensure best practices in pharmacotherapeutics. Updated and impeccably accurate drug content includes the latest drug classes, specific drugs, and therapeutic uses in primary care. Continuing to emphasize health promotion strategies, this new edition includes new chapters on pharmacogenetics, drugs for ADHD, nutritional supplements, and more.
- Comprehensive pharmacotherapeutics content is written specifically for Nurse Practitioners, other Advanced Practice Nurses, and Physician Assistants.
- Focus on key drugs highlights the most commonly prescribed and most representative drugs of each major drug class — with particular emphasis on the top 100 prescribed drugs.
- Emphasis on patient teaching helps you communicate with patients and family caregivers to promote adherence to the drug regimen.
- Emphasis on health promotion describes how to help patients stay well and improve their health, including coverage of vitamins, weight management, immunizations and biologicals, and smoking cessation.
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies tables highlight significant dietary and herbal interactions with FDA-approved drugs.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) students in master’s-level programs (24,123 students in 2016) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs (11,101 students in 2016).
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Reviewers
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Unit 1 Principles of Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
- Chapter 1 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- Overview
- Pharmacokinetics
- Area Under the Curve
- Pharmacodynamics
- Therapeutic Monitoring
- Practical Application of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics to Prescription Medication
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 2 Pharmacogenomics
- Overview
- Genetics and Pharmacogenomics
- Genes and Medication Metabolism
- Clinical Diagnostic Testing
- Clinical Implementation of Pharmacogenomics
- Clinical Impact of Pharmacogenomics
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 2 Topical Medications
- Chapter 3 Integumentary System Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Relevant Pathophysiology
- General Prescribing Principles
- Medication Classifications
- Prescriber Considerations for Integumentary System Medications
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 4 Eye and Ear Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Common Eye and Ear Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Eye and Ear Therapy
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 3 Pulmonary System Medications
- Chapter 5 Allergy and Respiratory Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Allergy and Respiratory Therapy
- Cough Therapy
- Allergy Immunotherapy: Implications for Primary Care
- Prescriber Considerations for Allergy and Respiratory Therapy
- Clinical Reasoning for Allergy and Respiratory Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 6 Asthma Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology: Asthma
- Asthma Therapy
- Inhaled Delivery
- Long-Term Control Asthma Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Asthma Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 7 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Medications
- Overview
- Pathophysiology
- COPD THERAPY
- Bronchodilators
- Corticosteroids
- Combination Medications
- Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitor (PDE-4)
- Mucolytic Agents
- Prescriber Considerations for COPD Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 4 Cardiovascular System Medications
- Chapter 8 Antihyperlipidemic Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology: Hyperlipidemia
- Antihyperlipidemic Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Antihyperlipidemic Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Chapter 9 Antihypertensive Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology: Hypertension
- Antihypertensive Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Antihypertensive Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 10 Coronary Artery Disease Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology: Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Coronary Artery Disease Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 11 Heart Failure Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology: Heart Failure
- Heart Failure Therapy
- Treatments by Stage
- Considerations for Heart Failure Medication Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 12 Antiarrhythmic Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Types of Arrhythmias
- Arrhythmia Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Antiarrhythmic Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 5 Hematologic System Medications
- Chapter 13 Anemia Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology: Anemia
- Anemia Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Anemia Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 14 Anticlotting Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology: Thromboembolic Risks and Events
- Anticoagulant Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Anticoagulation Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 6 Gastrointestinal System Medications
- Chapter 15 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gastritis, and Peptic Ulcer Disease Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Hyperacidity Therapy
- Prostaglandin Analogs
- Prescriber Considerations for Hyperacidity Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 16 Constipation and Diarrhea Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Laxative Therapy
- Antidiarrheal Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Laxative and Antidiarrheal Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 17 Antiemetic Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Antiemetic Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Antiemetic Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 7 Genitourinary System Medications
- Chapter 18 Male Genitourinary Medications
- Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Therapy
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Erectile Dysfunction Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Erectile Dysfunction Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 19 Urinary Incontinence Medications and Urinary Analgesics
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology: Types of Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Urinary Incontinence Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 8 Reproductive System Medications
- Chapter 20 Contraceptive Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Contraceptive Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Contraception Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 21 Medications for the Menopausal Transition
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Menopausal Transition Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Menopausal Transition Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 9 Musculoskeletal System Medications
- Chapter 22 Antiinflammatory Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Inflammation Control Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Antiinflammatory Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 23 Disease-Modifying and Immune Therapy Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Disease-Modifying and Immune Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Disease-Modifying and Immune Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 24 Antigout Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Gout Therapy
- Monitoring.
- Treatment of Hyperuricemia in Gout
- Antiinflammatory Prophylaxis During Initiation of ULT
- Prescriber Considerations for Gout Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 25 Osteoporosis Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Osteoporosis Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Osteoporosis Medication Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 26 Muscle Relaxant Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Prescriber Considerations for Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 10 Central Nervous System Medications
- Chapter 27 Migraine Headache Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Migraine Headache Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Migraine Headache Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 28 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 29 Antiepileptic Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Antiepileptic Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Antiepileptic Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 30 Parkinson’s Disease Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Parkinson’s Disease Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Parkinson’s Disease Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 31 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Dementia Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Dementia Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 32 Pain Management Medications and Substance Abuse
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Pain Management Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Pain Management Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 11 Mental Health and Behavior-Modifying Medications
- Chapter 33 Antianxiety and Insomnia Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Antianxiety and Insomnia Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Antianxiety and Insomnia Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 34 Mood Disorder Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Antidepressant Therapy
- Bipolar Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Mood Disorder Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 35 Antipsychotic Medications
- Overview
- Pathophysiology
- Antipsychotic Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Antipsychotic Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 12 Endocrine System Medications
- Chapter 36 Thyroid Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- HYPOTHYROIDISM
- Pathophysiology: Hypothyroidism
- Laboratory Testing in Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Hypothyroidism Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- HYPERTHYROIDISM
- Overview
- Pathophysiology: Hyperthyroidism
- Thionamides: Thyroid Hormone Suppressants
- Prescriber Considerations for Hyperthyroidism Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 37 Adrenal Gland Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Adrenal Gland Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Adrenal Gland Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 38 Diabetes Mellitus Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Diabetes Mellitus Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Diabetes Mellitus Medication Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 13 Antiinfective Medications
- Chapter 39 Principles for Prescribing Antiinfective Medications in Primary Care
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Classification of Antiinfective Medications
- Antiinfective Medication Prescribing Practices
- Resistance to Antiinfective Medications
- Mechanism of Action of Antiinfective Medications
- Principles of Treatment With Antiinfective Medications
- Antibiotic Selection
- Prescriber Considerations for Antiinfective Therapy
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 40 Penicillins
- Overview
- Classification
- Antibiotic Resistance
- Pharmacokinetics
- Allergic Reactions to Penicillins
- Contraindications and Precautions for Penicillins
- Penicillin Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Penicillin Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 41 Cephalosporins
- Overview
- Pharmacokinetics
- Allergic Reactions and Cross-Reactivity
- Contraindications and Precautions to Cephalosporins
- Cephalosporin Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Cephalosporin Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 42 Tetracyclines
- Overview
- Antibiotic Resistance
- Pharmacokinetics
- Classification
- Adverse Effects
- Contraindications
- Tetracycline Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Tetracycline Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 43 Macrolides
- Overview
- Macrolide Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Macrolide Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 44 Fluoroquinolones
- Overview
- Fluroquinolone Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Fluroquinolone Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 45 Sulfonamides
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Classification
- Antibiotic Resistance
- Pharmacokinetics
- Allergic Reactions to Sulfonamides
- Contraindications to Sulfonamides
- Sulfonamide Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Sulfonamide Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 46 Antitubercular Medications
- Overview
- Pathophysiology
- Antitubercular Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Antitubercular Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 47 Antifungal Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Antifungal Therapy
- Prescriber Considerations for Antifungal Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 48 Antiviral and Antiretroviral Medications
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Pathophysiology: HIV
- Antiretroviral Medication Classifications
- Pharmacokinetic Enhancers
- HIV Prophylaxis Treatments
- Prescriber Considerations for Antiviral and Antiretroviral Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 49 Antiprotozoal Medications
- Overview
- Antiprotozoal Therapy
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 14 Health Promotion
- Chapter 50 Immunizations and Immunomodulation Medications and Schedules
- Overview
- Relevant Physiology
- Vaccine Components
- Immunization and Biologic Agents Commonly Used in Primary Care
- Immunizations
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 51 Weight Management Medications
- Overview
- Obesity in Adults
- Overweight and Obesity Defined
- Population Prevalence
- Burden of Disease
- Obesity in Children and Adolescents
- Overweight and Obesity Defined
- Population Prevalence
- Burden of Disease
- Interventions
- Lifestyle Interventions
- Pharmacotherapy
- Weight Management Therapy
- Long-Term Weight Management Medications
- Orlistat
- Pharmacokinetics.
- Indications.
- Adverse Effects.
- Contraindications.
- Monitoring.
- Phentermine Hydrochloride/Topiramate Extended Release
- Pharmacokinetics.
- Indications.
- Adverse Effects.
- Contraindications.
- Monitoring.
- Naltrexone/Bupropion
- Pharmacokinetics.
- Indications.
- Adverse Effects.
- Contraindications.
- Monitoring.
- Liraglutide
- Pharmacokinetics.
- Indications.
- Adverse Effects.
- Contraindications.
- Monitoring.
- Short-Term Weight Management Medications
- Pharmacokinetics.
- Indications.
- Adverse Effects.
- Contraindications.
- Monitoring.
- Prescriber Considerations for Weight Management Therapy
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Clinical Reasoning for Weight Management Therapy
- Teaching Points for Weight Management Therapy
- Health Promotion Strategies
- Patient Education for Medication Safety
- Application Questions for Discussion
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 52 Smoking Cessation Medications
- Overview
- Frequency and Choice of Product
- Pathophysiology
- Nicotine-Free Smoking Cessation Therapy
- Role of Electronic Cigarettes in Smoking Cessation
- Prescriber Considerations for Smoking Cessation Therapy
- Selected Bibliography
- Unit 15 Prescribing Considerations
- Chapter 53 Medication Adherence
- Overview
- Factors Affecting Adherence
- Considerations to Address Adherence
- Summary
- Selected Bibliography
- Chapter 54 Cost, Quality Assurance, and Prescription Writing in Prescribing Medications
- Overview
- Cost As an Issue
- Quality Assurance
- Electronic Prescriptions
- Summary
- Selected Bibliography
- Index
- No. of pages: 880
- Language: English
- Edition: 5
- Published: April 26, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323661171
- eBook ISBN: 9780443127618
- eBook ISBN: 9780323661683
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Constance G Visovsky
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Lewis & Leona Hughes Endowed Chair in Nursing Science,College of Nursing,University of South Florida,Tampa, FloridaCZ
Cheryl H. Zambroski
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor,College of Nursing,University of South Florida,Tampa, Florida