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Quick Answers: Pharmacy provides concise, practical, expert information on the pharmacotherapy of common disorders. It is designed for quick and easy access to the drug therapy information you need for decision making in the clinical setting.
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Content is derived from the leading pharmacy reference used for both inpatient and ambulatory care settings:
DiPiro JT, Talbert RL, Yee GC, Matzke GR, Wells, BG, Posey LM, eds. Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. 10th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2017.
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Structured alphabetically, each disease state topic consists of just the right amount of information to give you key treatment features of more than 140 diseases. The bulleted format promotes rapid comprehension so you can immediately apply what you learn from this quick consult.
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Key features for each disorder include:
Disease definition, etiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, preventive measures, and risk factors
Clinical presentation, including symptoms, signs, and laboratory abnormalities
Diagnostic laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other procedures
Desired treatment outcomes
Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment strategies
Monitoring recommendations
Prognosis
Key medical literature citations
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Easy-to-use tables, figures, and treatment algorithms provide specific pharmacotherapeutic options to help you individualize drugs and dosages.