Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data, 7th Edition

by: Christopher J. Edwards (Author),Brian L. Erstad(Author)

Publisher: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Edition: 7th

Publication Date: 2022/5/27

Language: English

Print Length: 700 pages

ISBN-10: 1585286419

ISBN-13: 9781585286416

Book Description

The most popular teaching text on laboratory data for pharmacy students and go-to reference for pharmacists in therapeutic practice.Now in its seventh edition, Basic Skills has been expanded and updated to cover new drugs, research, and therapeutic approaches. Written by 40 established clinicians and pharmacy faculty members and reviewed by additional experts, it is designed to make all information clear and quickly accessible. The indispensable guide to interpreting clinical laboratory data. New to this edition:A new chapter on nutrition supportSignificant updates to all chaptersExpanded chapters on Pharmacogenomics and CardiologyAdditional section on Infectious Diseases covering Bacteria, and Fungi, Viruses and MycobacteriaLeaing points conclude each chapter and highlight key concepts about the laboratory testsMinicases provide clinical scenarios for using tests and managing patientsQuickview charts throughout offer clear interpretations of lab results25 chapters divided into three sections:Basic Concepts and Test Interpretations; System Disorders and Diagnostic Tests; and Tests for Special Populations Complex but critical skills are required for clinical pharmacists to effectively use lab data in screening for or diagnosing diseases and in monitoring the safety and effectiveness of treatment. As the only book of its kind specifically written for pharmacists by pharmacists, Basic Skills makes it easier to make accurate and critical decisions based on laboratory data.

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The most popular teaching text on laboratory data for pharmacy students and go-to reference for pharmacists in therapeutic practice.Now in its seventh edition, Basic Skills has been expanded and updated to cover new drugs, research, and therapeutic approaches. Written by 40 established clinicians and pharmacy faculty members and reviewed by additional experts, it is designed to make all information clear and quickly accessible. The indispensable guide to interpreting clinical laboratory data. New to this edition:A new chapter on nutrition supportSignificant updates to all chaptersExpanded chapters on Pharmacogenomics and CardiologyAdditional section on Infectious Diseases covering Bacteria, and Fungi, Viruses and MycobacteriaLeaing points conclude each chapter and highlight key concepts about the laboratory testsMinicases provide clinical scenarios for using tests and managing patientsQuickview charts throughout offer clear interpretations of lab results25 chapters divided into three sections:Basic Concepts and Test Interpretations; System Disorders and Diagnostic Tests; and Tests for Special Populations Complex but critical skills are required for clinical pharmacists to effectively use lab data in screening for or diagnosing diseases and in monitoring the safety and effectiveness of treatment. As the only book of its kind specifically written for pharmacists by pharmacists, Basic Skills makes it easier to make accurate and critical decisions based on laboratory data.