Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic ApproachJoseph T. DiPiro 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 |
Contents
Planning Pharmacotherapy | 3 |
Clinical | 15 |
Drug Delivery and Administration | 235 |
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