Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach (Fifth, North American Edition)

by ed by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, PhD, CRNP; Andrew M. Peterson, PharmD, PhD; Veronica Wilbur, PhD, APRN-FNP, CNE, FAANP; and Tep M. Kang, PharmD, BCPS, this authoritative text provides a practical roadmap for safe, effective, and evidence-based drug therapy. Published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), this edition is anchored in pharmacology and core therapeutic principles, helping clinicians accurately diagnose conditions, evaluate medication options, and select optimal treatment strategies across common and complex disorders. What You’ll Learn Safe & Effective Prescribing – Apply pharmacologic principles to select appropriate drug therapies across the lifespan. Disorder-Based Pharmacotherapy – Review medications used to treat more than 50 common clinical conditions. Clinical Decision-Making Tools – Use evidence-based algorithms and drug tables to guide treatment choices. Patient Management & Education – Integrate monitoring strategies, patient counseling, and CAM considerations. Advanced Pharmacology Concepts – Strengthen understanding of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, and pharmacogenomics. Why This Book Matters Written specifically for advanced practice nurses and clinicians Emphasizes real-world prescribing and patient safety Includes clear algorithms, tables, and case-based learning Updated coverage of pain management, opioid use disorder, cannabis use, and substance use disorders Serves as both a learning resource and long-term clinical reference Who Should Read This Book Nurse practitioners and APRNs Physician assistants and advanced clinical students Graduate nursing and healthcare students Experienced clinicians seeking a practical pharmacotherapy reference Key Topics Covered Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and adverse drug events Prescribing considerations from pregnancy through older adulthood Pain management and opioid use disorder (OUD) Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine Principles of antimicrobial therapy Strategies for avoiding medication errors Disorder- and System-Based Coverage Includes: Dermatologic and skin infections Ophthalmic and otic disorders Cardiovascular conditions (hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias) Respiratory diseases (asthma, COPD, infections) Gastrointestinal and liver disorders Genitourinary conditions and sexually transmitted infections Musculoskeletal and rheumatologic disorders Neurologic disorders (seizures, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s) Mental health disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety) Learning Features Brief pathophysiology overviews for each disorder Drug overview tables (indications, mechanisms, adverse effects, monitoring) Visual treatment algorithms Patient education sections, including CAM information Case studies with review questions for every disorder Conclusion Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach (Fifth, North American Edition) is an essential resource for mastering clinical pharmacotherapy and safe prescribing practices. With its evidence-based structure, practical tools, and comprehensive coverage, it equips advanced practice clinicians with the confidence and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality patient care. Author(s): Virginia Poole Arcangelo, PhD, CRNP; Andrew M. Peterson, PharmD, PhD; Veronica Wilbur, PhD, APRN-FNP, CNE, FAANP; Tep M. Kang, PharmD, BCPS · Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)

Overview Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach (Fifth, North American Edition) is a comprehensive, clinically focused guide for advanced practice clinicians and...

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