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1. ISBN-10

   0323087906
2. ISBN-13

   978-0323087902

   Authored by and tailored for advanced practice nurses, as well as suitable for physician’s assistants, Pharmacology for Primary Healthcare Providers, 4th Edition emphasizes essential knowledge required to responsibly and effectively prescribe medication in primary healthcare settings. Prioritizing patient education aids in promoting patient compliance with prescribed drug regimens, while recommendations for wellness promotion support the maintenance and enhancement of patients’ well-being. This latest edition, now in full color, further strengthens its focus on safety and evidence-based practice according to QSEN guidelines, inclusive of updates on new medications, drug categories, and therapeutic drug applications. Written by renowned advanced practice nurses Marilyn Winterton Edmunds and Maren Stewart Mayhew, Pharmacology for Primary Healthcare Providers imparts the principles of pharmacotherapeutics using current pharmaceuticals on the market.

   • Core Drug Therapy Overview focuses on the most commonly used and highly recommended drugs from each major drug classification, with particular attention to the top 100 pharmaceuticals.
   • Promoting patient education assists in effective communication with patients and their families to encourage adherence to the prescribed drug regimens.
   • Wellness promotion emphasis details how to support patients in staying healthy and enhancing their well-being, covering areas such as immunizations, vitamins, weight management, and smoking cessation.
   • Evidence-Based Decision-Making and Medication Insights in Chapter 11 offers practical guidance on utilizing the most current research evidence to make informed decisions about individual patient care.
   • Comprehensive coverage of pharmacotherapy for specific populations including geriatric and pediatric patients addresses considerations related to age, pregnancy, ethnicity, and other factors.
   • UNIQUE! Inclusion of prescriptive practice considerations encompass topics such as prescribing authority, role implementation, and the involvement of nurses (NPs, CNMs, CRNAs, and CNSs) and physician assistants in prescribing medications.

   • NEW! Enhanced visual presentation and diagrams spotlight crucial information.
   • Medication Updates reflect the most recent FDA-approved drugs, drug classifications, and therapeutic applications.
   • Extensive emphasis on QSEN safety priorities and evidence-based practice supports the prevention of medication errors through color-coded Safety Alerts! and NEW Clinical Practice Alerts!
   • NEW section on male hormone replacement therapies compares considerations for men to those of women.
   • Updated evidence-based prescribing guidelines reflect the most current national clinical practice recommendations and evidence-based treatment guidelines, including the latest medical treatment guidelines for diabetes.
   • NEW! Tables on Complementary and Alternative Products highlight interactions with medications and are denoted with a distinctive icon.
   • Updated Drug Summary Tables feature color-coding alongside Top 100 icons to spotlight the most frequently used pharmaceuticals.