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Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 7e

Joseph T. DiPiro, Robert L. Talbert, Gary C. Yee, Gary R. Matzke, Barbara G. Wells, L. Michael Posey

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Pharmacotherapy Education Guides

CONTENTS

Glossary

Section 1. Foundation Issues
L. Michael Posey, Section Editor
Chapter 1Pharmacoeconomics: Principles, Methods, and Applications  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 2Health Outcomes and Quality of Life  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 3Evidence-Based Medicine  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 4Documentation of Pharmacy Services  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 5Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 6Pharmacogenetics  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 7Pediatrics  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 8Geriatrics  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 9Pharmacoepidemiology  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 10Clinical Toxicology  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 11Emergency Preparedness: Identification and Management of Biological Exposures  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 12Emergency Preparedness: Identification and Management of Chemical and Radiological Exposures  (Take a quiz)  

Section 2. Cardiovascular Disorders
Robert L. Talbert, Section Editor
Chapter 13Cardiovascular Testing  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 14Cardiopulmonary Arrest  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 15Hypertension  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 16Heart Failure  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 17Ischemic Heart Disease  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 18Acute Coronary Syndromes  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 19The Arrhythmias  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 20Diastolic Heart Failure and the Cardiomyopathies  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 21Venous Thromboembolism  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 22Stroke  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 23Hyperlipidemia  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 24Peripheral Arterial Disease  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 25Use of Vasopressors and Inotropes in the Pharmacotherapy of Shock  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 26Hypovolemic Shock  (Take a quiz)  

Section 3. Respiratory Disorders
Robert L. Talbert, Section Editor
Chapter 27Introduction to Pulmonary Function Testing  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 28Asthma  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 29Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 30Pulmonary Hypertension  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 31Drug-Induced Pulmonary Diseases  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 32Cystic Fibrosis  (Take a quiz)  

Section 4. Gastrointestinal Disorders
Joseph T. DiPiro, Section Editor
Chapter 33Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal Tract  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 34Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 35Peptic Ulcer Disease  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 36Inflammatory Bowel Disease  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 37Nausea and Vomiting  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 38Diarrhea, Constipation, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 39Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 40Drug-Induced Liver Disease  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 41Pancreatitis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 42Viral Hepatitis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 43Drug Therapy Individualization in Patients with Hepatic Disease or Genetic Alterations in Drug Metabolizing Activity  (Take a quiz)  

Section 5. Renal Disorders
Gary R. Matzke, Section Editor
Chapter 44Quantification of Renal Function  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 45Acute Renal Failure  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 46Chronic Kidney Disease: Progression-Modifying Therapies  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 47Chronic Kidney Disease: Management of Complications  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 48Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 49Drug-Induced Kidney Disease  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 50Glomerulonephritis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 51Drug Therapy Individualization for Patients with Renal Insufficiency  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 52Disorders of Sodium and Water Homeostasis  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 53Disorders of Calcium and Phosphorus Homeostasis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 54Disorders of Potassium and Magnesium Homeostasis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 55Acid–Base Disorders  (Take a quiz)  

Section 6. Neurologic Disorders
Barbara G. Wells, Section Editor
Chapter 56Evaluation of Neurologic Illness  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 57Multiple Sclerosis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 58Epilepsy  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 59Status Epilepticus  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 60Acute Management of the Brain Injury Patient  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 61Parkinson's Disease  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 62Pain Management  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 63Headache Disorders  (Take a quiz)  

Section 7. Psychiatric Disorders
Barbara G. Wells, Section Editor
Chapter 64Evaluation of Psychiatric Illness  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 65Childhood Disorders  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 66Eating Disorders  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 67Alzheimer's Disease  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 68Substance-Related Disorders: Overview and Depressants, Stimulants, and Hallucinogens  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 69Substance-Related Disorders: Alcohol, Nicotine, and Caffeine  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 70Schizophrenia  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 71Depressive Disorders  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 72Bipolar Disorder  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 73Anxiety Disorders I: Generalized Anxiety, Panic, and Social Anxiety Disorders  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 74Anxiety Disorders II: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 75Sleep Disorders  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 76Developmental Disabilities  (Take a quiz)  

Section 8. Endocrinologic Disorders
Robert L. Talbert, Section Editor
Chapter 77Diabetes Mellitus  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 78Thyroid Disorders  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 79Adrenal Gland Disorders  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 80Pituitary Gland Disorders  (Take a quiz)  

Section 9. Gynecologic and Obstetric Disorders
Barbara G. Wells, Section Editor
Chapter 81Pregnancy and Lactation: Therapeutic Considerations  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 82Contraception  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 83Menstruation-Related Disorders  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 84Endometriosis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 85Hormone Therapy in Women  (Take a quiz)  

Section 10. Urologic Disorders
L. Michael Posey, Section Editor
Chapter 86Erectile Dysfunction  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 87Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 88Urinary Incontinence  (Take a quiz)  

Section 11. Immunologic Disorders
Gary C. Yee, Section Editor
Chapter 89Function and Evaluation of the Immune System  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 90Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Other Collagen-Vascular Diseases  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 91Allergic and Pseudoallergic Drug Reactions  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 92Solid-Organ Transplantation  (Take a quiz)  

Section 12. Rheumatologic Disorders
L. Michael Posey, Section Editor
Chapter 93Osteoporosis and Other Metabolic Bone Diseases  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 94Rheumatoid Arthritis  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 95Osteoarthritis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 96Gout and Hyperuricemia  (Take a quiz)  
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Section 13. Ophthalmic and Otolaryngological Disorders
L. Michael Posey, Section Editor
Chapter 97Glaucoma  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 98Allergic Rhinitis  (Take a quiz)  

Section 14. Dermatologic Disorders
L. Michael Posey, Section Editor
Chapter 99Dermatologic Drug Reactions and Self-Treatable Skin Disorders  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 100Acne Vulgaris  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 101Psoriasis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 102Atopic Dermatitis  (Take a quiz)  

Section 15. Hematologic Disorders
Gary C. Yee, Section Editor
Chapter 103Hematopoiesis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 104Anemias  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 105Coagulation Disorders  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 106Sickle Cell Disease  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 107Drug-Induced Hematologic Disorders  (Take a quiz)  

Section 16. Infectious Diseases
Joseph T. DiPiro, Section Editor
Chapter 108Laboratory Tests to Direct Antimicrobial Pharmacotherapy  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 109Antimicrobial Regimen Selection  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 110Central Nervous System Infections  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 111Lower Respiratory Tract Infections  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 112Upper Respiratory Tract Infections  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 113Influenza  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 114Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 115Infective Endocarditis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 116Tuberculosis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 117Gastrointestinal Infections and Enterotoxigenic Poisonings  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 118Intraabdominal Infections  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 119Parasitic Diseases  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 120Urinary Tract Infections and Prostatitis  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 121Sexually Transmitted Diseases  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 122Bone and Joint Infections  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 123Sepsis and Septic Shock  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 124Superficial Fungal Infections  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 125Invasive Fungal Infections  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 126Infections in Immunocompromised Patients  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 127Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Surgery  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 128Vaccines, Toxoids, and Other Immunobiologics  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 129Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection  (Take a quiz)  
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Section 17. Oncologic Disorders
Gary C. Yee, Section Editor
Chapter 130Cancer Treatment and Chemotherapy  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 131Breast Cancer  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 132Lung Cancer  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 133Colorectal Cancer  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 134Prostate Cancer  (Take a quiz)  
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Chapter 135Lymphomas  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 136Ovarian Cancer  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 137Acute Leukemias  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 138Chronic Leukemias  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 139Multiple Myeloma  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 140Myelodysplastic Syndromes  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 141Skin Cancer  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 142Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation  (Take a quiz)  

Section 18. Nutritional Disorders
Gary R. Matzke, Section Editor
Chapter 143Assessment of Nutrition Status and Nutrition Requirements  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 144Prevalence and Significance of Malnutrition  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 145Parenteral Nutrition  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 146Enteral Nutrition  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 147Nutritional Considerations in Major Organ Failure  (Take a quiz)  
Chapter 148Obesity  (Take a quiz)  

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