Description
Master 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
Table of Contents
Unit 1: Principles of Pharmacology for Advanced Practice1. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics2. PharmacogenomicsUnit 2: Topical Medications3. Integumentary System Medications4. Eye and Ear MedicationsUnit 3: Pulmonary System Medications5. Allergy and Respiratory Medications6. Asthma Medications7. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease MedicationsUnit 4: Cardiovascular System Medications8. Antihyperlipidemic Medications9. Antihypertensive Medications10. Coronary Artery Disease Medications11. Heart Failure Medications12. Antiarrhythmic MedicationsUnit 5: Hematologic System Medications13. Anemia Medications14. Anticlotting MedicationsUnit 6: Gastrointestinal System Medications15. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gastritis, and Peptic Ulcer Disease Medications16. Constipation and Diarrhea Medications17. Antiemetic MedicationsUnit 7: Genitourinary System Medications18. Male Genitourinary Medications19. Urinary Incontinence Medications and Urinary AnalgesicsUnit 8: Reproductive System Medications20. Contraceptive Medications21. Medications for the Menopausal TransitionUnit 9: Musculoskeletal System Medications22. Antiinflammatory Medications23. Disease-Modifying and Immune Therapy Medications24. Antigout Medications25. Osteoporosis Medications26. Muscle Relaxant MedicationsUnit 10: Central Nervous System Medications27. Migraine Headache Medications28. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications29. Antiepileptic Medications30. Parkinson's Disease Medications31. Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Medications32. Pain Management Medications and Substance AbuseUnit 11: Mental Health and Behavior-Modifying Medications33. Antianxiety and Insomnia Medications34. Mood Disorder Medications35. Antipsychotic MedicationsUnit 12: Endocrine System Medications36. Thyroid Medications37. Adrenal Gland Medications38. Diabetes Mellitus MedicationsUnit 13: Antiinfective Medications39. Principles for Prescribing Antiinfective Medications in Primary Care40. Penicillins41. Cephalosporins42. Tetracyclines43. Macrolides44. Fluoroquinolones45. Sulfonamides46. Antitubercular Medications47. Antifungal Medications48. Antiviral and Antiretroviral Medications49. Antiprotozoal MedicationsUnit 14: Health Promotion50. Immunizations and Immunomodulation Medications and Schedules51. Weight Management Medications52. Smoking Cessation MedicationsUnit 15: Prescribing Considerations53. Medication Adherence54. Cost, Quality Assurance, and Prescription Writing in Prescribing Medications
