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Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach

Arcangelo · 5th Edition · ISBN 9781975160593 · Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach (5th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 56 chapters.

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Chapter index

Unit 1: Principles of Therapeutics

Chapter 1: Issues for the Practitioner in Drug Therapy
Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetic Basis of Therapeutics and Pharmacodynamic Principles
Chapter 3: Impact of Drug Interactions and Adverse Events on Therapeutics
Chapter 4: Principles of Pharmacotherapy in Pediatrics, Pregnancy, and Lactation
Chapter 5: Pharmacotherapy Principles in Older Adults
Chapter 6: Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
Chapter 7: Pharmacogenomics
Chapter 8: The Economics of Pharmacotherapeutics

Unit 2: Principles of Pain Management

Chapter 9: Pharmacotherapy of Pain Management
Chapter 10: Pain Management in Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Patients
Chapter 11: Cannabis and Pain Management

Unit 3: Pharmacotherapy for Skin Disorders

Chapter 12: Contact Dermatitis
Chapter 13: Fungal, Viral, and Bacterial Infections of the Skin
Chapter 14: Psoriasis
Chapter 15: Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea

Unit 4: Pharmacotherapy for Eye and Ear Disorders

Chapter 16: Ophthalmic Disorders
Chapter 17: Otitis Media and Otitis Externa

Unit 5: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders

Chapter 18: Hypertension
Chapter 19: Hyperlipidemia
Chapter 20: Chronic Stable Angina and Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 21: Heart Failure
Chapter 22: Arrhythmias

Unit 6: Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Disorders

Chapter 23: Respiratory Infections
Chapter 24: Asthma

Unit 7: Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chapter 25: Gastric, Functional, and Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Chapter 26: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Chapter 27: Liver Diseases

Unit 8: Pharmacotherapy for Genitourinary Disorders

Chapter 28: Urinary Tract Infection
Chapter 29: Prostatic Disorders and Erectile Dysfunction
Chapter 30: Overactive Bladder
Chapter 31: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Unit 9: Pharmacotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Chapter 32: Osteoarthritis and Gout
Chapter 33: Osteoporosis
Chapter 34: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Unit 10: Pharmacotherapy for Neurologic/Psychological Disorders

Chapter 35: Headaches
Chapter 36: Seizure Disorders
Chapter 37: Alzheimer's Disease
Chapter 38: Parkinson's Disease
Chapter 39: Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorders
Chapter 40: Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 41: Sleep Disorders
Chapter 42: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Chapter 43: Substance Use Disorders

Unit 11: Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine Disorders

Chapter 44: Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 45: Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders

Unit 12: Pharmacotherapy for Immunologic Disorders

Chapter 46: Allergies and Allergic Reactions
Chapter 47: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Chapter 48: Organ Transplantation

Unit 13: Pharmacotherapy for Hematologic Disorders

Chapter 49: Pharmacotherapy for Select Thromboembolic Disorders
Chapter 50: Anemias

Unit 14: Pharmacotherapy in Health Promotion

Chapter 51: Immunizations
Chapter 52: Smoking Cessation
Chapter 53: Weight Loss

Unit 15: Women's Health

Chapter 54: Contraception
Chapter 55: Menopause
Chapter 56: Vaginitis

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This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach (5th Edition) by Arcangelo. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.