by Mari J. Wirfs PhD MN APRN ANP-BC FNP-BC CNE (Author)

Are you a healthcare provider looking for a concise and comprehensive guide to prescribing medications? Look no further! The book “Prescribing Medications: A Guide for Advanced Health Care Providers” by Mari J. Wirfs is the perfect resource for you. With its easy-to-read format and organized clinical diagnoses, this book provides all the information you need for effective and safe prescribing.

Prescribing medications is an essential part of the primary care management of patients with acute, episodic, and chronic health problems. It is crucial for healthcare providers to have access to accurate and up-to-date information to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients. This guide aims to fulfill that need by providing CDC- and FDA-approved pharmacotherapy regimens for over 500 clinical diagnoses.

One of the standout features of this book is its organization. The clinical diagnoses are listed alphabetically, making it easy to quickly find the information you need in any clinical setting. Each diagnosis is accompanied by appropriate drug choices listed alphabetically by generic name, along with trade name, FDA pregnancy category, drug availability, dosing regimens, dosage forms, and more. This comprehensive information allows you to select the most appropriate medication for your patients.

In addition to the drug information, the book also includes relevant clinically important information. Comments are provided to highlight laboratory values, precautions and contraindications, and safety information. These comments serve as valuable reminders and help ensure safe prescribing practices.

The appendices in this book are another valuable resource. Thirty easy-to-use tables provide quick access to important information such as childhood and adult immunization schedules, contraceptive guidance, categories of glucocorticosteroids, and anti-infectives by class. These tables are a handy reference tool for healthcare providers.

Furthermore, an index of drugs by generic and brand name, with FDA pregnancy category and controlled drug schedule, facilitates quick identification of drugs by alternate names and provides information on their relative safety during pregnancy.

In today’s digital world, having access to electronic resources is essential. This book comes with a free eBook and electronic updates with registration. This allows you to have the information at your fingertips wherever you go and stay updated with the latest developments in pharmacotherapy.

Now let’s take a moment to review some of the key features of “Prescribing Medications: A Guide for Advanced Health Care Providers”:

• Includes free eBook and electronic updates with registration.
• Facilitates speedy drug prescribing information retrieval for primary care providers in all settings.
• Organizes over 500 diagnoses alphabetically for ease of use.
• Highlights clinically important information such as lab values to monitor, contraindications, and safety information.
• Includes an appendix of 30 tables for quick access to FDA pregnancy categories, the U.S. Schedule of Controlled Substances, childhood and adult immunization schedules, and more.
• Provides generic/trade name index.

With its comprehensive and user-friendly format, “Prescribing Medications: A Guide for Advanced Health Care Providers” is a must-have resource for healthcare providers involved in the primary care management of patients. Whether you are a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or any other advanced healthcare provider, this book will be an invaluable tool for your practice.

Order your copy of “Prescribing Medications: A Guide for Advanced Health Care Providers” today and take your prescribing skills to the next level!

Product Details

• eBook Digital: 656 pages
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company; 1 edition (August 31, 2016)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826166660
• ISBN-13: 978-0826166661