BookRichard N. Herrier, Pharm. D., FAPhA, CAPT., USPHS (Ret.), Professor,
... Show More Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizonia, Tuscon, Arizonia, David A. Apgar, Pharm D., PA-C (1976-78), CAPT., USPHS (Ret.), Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, Robert W. Boyce, RPh, FASHP, CAPT., USPHS, (Ret.), Director of Pharmacy, Plageman Student Health Center, College of Pharmacy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, Stephan L. Foster, Pharm. D., FAPhA, FNAP, CAPT., USPHS (Ret.), Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Memphis, Tennessee.
Summary: This unique text explains how to integrate pathophysiology, medical history, physical findings, and laboratory test results to accurately assess and monitor patient problems.
Contents:
Approach to differential diagnosis
Obtaining a patient history
Documentation
Dealing with patients and health care providers
Dealing with patient adherence issues
Organizing patient visits
Symptoms related to the ear, nose and throat
Cough
Chestpain
Heartburn and abdominal pain
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea and constpation
Headache
Inflamed (red) eye
Musculoskeletal symptoms
Dysuria and vaginal discharge
Common skin disorders
Essential hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Diabetes mellitus
Asthma/COPD
Heart failure
Seizure disorders
Liver and renal disease
Anemia, bleeding and infection.