PRACTICE: A PRACTICAL APPROACH FIFTH, NORTH AMERICAN EDITION BY
VIRGINIA POOLE ARCANGELO | ANDREW M. PETERSON|LATEST
2024/2025|VERIFIED ANSWERS
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT 1 Principles Of Therapeutics ................................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 1 Issues For The Practitioner In Drug Therapy ............................................................................ 4
Chapter 2.Pharmacokinetic Basis Of Therapeutics And Pharmacodynamic............................................. 5
Chapter 3. Impact Of Drug Interactions And Adverse Events On Therapeutics ..................................... 13
Chapter 4: Principles Of Pharmacotherapy In Pediatrics, Pregnancy, And Lactation ............................. 18
Chapter 5. Pharmacotherapy Principles In Older Adults ........................................................................ 23
Chapter 6. Principles Of Antimicrobial Therapy...................................................................................... 25
Chapter 7. Pharmacogenomics ............................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 8. The Economics Of Pharmacotherapeutics ............................................................................ 33
UNIT 2: Principles of Pain Management ..................................................................................................... 37
Chapter 9 Principles Of Pharmacotherapy In Pain Management ........................................................... 37
Chapter 10: Pain Management In Opioid Use Disorder (Oud) Patients ................................................. 41
Chapter 11: Cannabis And Pain Management ........................................................................................ 63
UNIT 3: Pharmacotherapy for Skin Disorders ............................................................................................. 74
Chapter 12. Contact Dermatitis .............................................................................................................. 74
Chapter 13: Bacterial, Fungal, And Viral Infections Of The Skin ............................................................. 78
Chapter 14. Psoriasis ............................................................................................................................... 88
Chapter 15. Acne Vulgaris And Rosacea ................................................................................................. 90
UNIT 4: Pharmacotherapy for Eye and Ear Disorders ................................................................................. 91
Chapter 16 Ophthalmic Disorders .......................................................................................................... 91
Chapter 17. Otitis Media And Otitis Externa .......................................................................................... 96
UNIT 5: Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders ............................................................................ 99
Chapter 18. Hypertension ....................................................................................................................... 99
Chapter 19. Hyperlipidemia .................................................................................................................. 103
Chapter 20: Chronic Stable Angina And Myocardial Infarction ............................................................ 107
Chapter 21. Heart Failure...................................................................................................................... 147
Chapter 22: Arrhythmias....................................................................................................................... 151
UNIT 6: Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Disorders ............................................................................... 159
Chapter 23: Respiratory Infections ....................................................................................................... 159
Chapter 24: Asthma And Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ...................................................... 167
UNIT 7: Pharmacotherapy for Gastrointestinal Disorders ........................................................................ 172
Chapter 25: Gastric, Functional And Inflammatory Bowel Disorders .................................................. 172
, Chapter 26. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease And Peptic Ulcer Disease ............................................ 191
Chapter 27: Liver Diseases .................................................................................................................... 194
UNIT 8: Pharmacotherapy for Genitourinary Tract Disorders .................................................................. 212
Chapter 28. Urinary Tract Infections..................................................................................................... 212
Chapter 29. Prostatic Disorders And Erectile Dysfunction ................................................................... 215
Chapter 30. Overactive Bladder ............................................................................................................ 238
Chapter 31. Sexually Transmitted Infections ........................................................................................ 240
UNIT 9: Pharmacology for Musculoskeletal Disorders ............................................................................. 243
Chapter 32. Osteoarthritis And Gout .................................................................................................... 243
Chapter 33. Osteoporosis ..................................................................................................................... 249
Chapter 34. Rheumatoid Arthritis......................................................................................................... 251
UNIT 10: Pharmacotherapy for Neurological Disorders ........................................................................... 267
Chapter 35. Headaches ......................................................................................................................... 267
Chapter 36. Seizure Disorders............................................................................................................... 271
Chapter 37. Alzheimer’s Disease .......................................................................................................... 274
Chapter 38. Parkinson Disease ............................................................................................................. 276
UNIT 11: Pharmacotherapy for Mental Health Disorders ........................................................................ 283
Chapter 39: Major Depressive Disorder And Bipolar Disorders ........................................................... 283
Chapter 40. Anxiety Disorders .............................................................................................................. 312
Chapter 41. Sleep Disorders ................................................................................................................. 348
Chapter 42. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder........................................................................... 349
Chapter 43: Substance Use Disorders................................................................................................... 351
UNIT 12: Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine Disorders ............................................................................... 359
Chapter 44. Diabetes Mellitus .............................................................................................................. 359
Chapter 45: Thyroid And Parathyroid Disorders................................................................................... 366
UNIT 13: Pharmacotherapy for Immunology ............................................................................................ 385
Chapter 46. Allergies And Allergic Reactions ........................................................................................ 385
Chapter 47. Human Immunodeficiency Virus ....................................................................................... 388
Chapter 48: Organ Transplantation ...................................................................................................... 392
UNIT 14: Pharmacotherapy for Thromboembolic Disorders .................................................................... 400
Chapter 49: Pharmacotherapy For Select Thromboembolic Disorders ................................................ 400
Chapter 50. Anemias ............................................................................................................................. 407
UNIT 15: Pharmacotherapy for Health Promotion ................................................................................... 411
, Chapter 51. Immunizations ................................................................................................................... 411
Chapter 52. Smoking Cessation ............................................................................................................ 415
Chapter 53. Weight Loss ....................................................................................................................... 418
UNIT 16: Pharmacotherapy for Women’s Health ..................................................................................... 420
Chapter 54. Contraception ................................................................................................................... 420
Chapter 55. Menopause ....................................................................................................................... 423
Chapter 56. Vaginitis ............................................................................................................................. 435
UNIT 1 Principles Of Therapeutics
Chapter 1 Issues For The Practitioner In Drug Therapy
Multiple Choice
1. Nurse Practitioner Prescriptive Authority Is Regulated By:
A. The National Council Of State Boards Of Nursing
B. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
C. The State Board Of Nursing For Each State
D. The State Board Of Pharmacy
ANSWER>>>C Pts: 1
2. Physician Assistant (Pa) Prescriptive Authority Is Regulated By:
A. The National Council Of State Boards Of Nursing
B. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
C. The State Board Of Nursing
D. The State Board Of Medical Examiners
ANSWER>>>D Pts: 1
3. Clinical Judgment In Prescribing Includes:
A. Factoring In The Cost To The Patient Of The Medication Prescribed
B. Always Prescribing The Newest Medication Available For The Disease Process
C. Handing Out Drug Samples To Poor Patients
D. Prescribing All Generic Medications To Cut Costs