Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurse Practitioner Prescribers

Now in its second edition, this popular text continues to be the essential resource for the in-depth information that nurse practitioners need to be safe and effective prescribers of medication. The authors focus on applying pharmacologic scientific knowledge to clinical practice by explaining diagnostic and treatment reasoning and rational drug selection, while providing useful clinical pearls from experienced practitioners. This exciting new edition retains the great features of the first while also providing a fresh two-color design and a wealth of new and updated information. Included are: increased coverage of pathophysiology; new chapters on pharmacogenomics, pharmacoeconomics, and pain management. You won't find a more comprehensive book on the market!