Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs (APPLIED THERAPEUTICS (KODA-KIMBLE)) [Hardcover]

Mary Anne Koda-Kimble (Editor), Lloyd Yee Young (Editor), Wayne A. Kradjan (Editor), B. Joseph Guglielmo (Editor), Brian K. Alldredge (Editor), Robin L. Corelli PharmD (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781748453 | ISBN-13: 978-0781748452 | Publication Date: June 23, 2004 | Edition: 8th

This widely used text is now revised and thoroughly up to date. A practical case-study approach helps health care students master the fundamentals of therapeutics while gaining a firm grasp of essential problem-solving techniques. True-to-life clinical scenarios are incorporated into every disease and disorder chapter to illustrate concepts and principles of therapeutics and to offer hands-on practice in developing therapeutic care plans. Comprehensive coverage of therapeutics fundamentals gives students an understanding of disease states and their treatments and how to apply optimal pharmaceutical care. This edition has two new chapters: "Delivering Culturally Competent Care" and "End of Life."

A bonus CD-ROM includes an indexed, searchable version of the book for quick access to needed information.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 3040 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 8th edition (June 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781748453
• ISBN-13: 978-0781748452
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.8 x 3.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #830,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Medical Books > Pharmacology > Clinical

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is like having a pharmacy consult sitting next to you, June 15, 1999

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This review is from: Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs (Hardcover)

This book now slightly outdated, has two very valuable features. First it is very thorough. Practically every drug and its therapeutic application is discussed. Second the discussion is not just a factual presentation in the PDR sense but an attempted detailed clinical evaluation. Specific patient scenerio's are portrayed with various choices, considerations and outcomes. The patient Rx question is reviewed as if the particular patient is before you and you are on the phone with the pharmacy consult. I find it very useful to gain a picture of a careful, slow and detailed evaluation of proper patient Rx practices. This is not written as a quick reference guide, it is a course in itself on clinical Rx methods and approaches. It is a wonderful book to add to your library. I have no doubt that it's approach will provide better patient care. What it needs is an on-line update feature.
Kenneth Ellman
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Is The Gold Standard For Pharmacy, July 9, 1999

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This review is from: Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs (Hardcover)

The best book anywhere on the subject of applied therapeutics. The format is easy to follow, a series of logical questions and answer leading to intelligent therapeutic conclusions. Each section is written by a leading expert in their field.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ***A complete CLINICAL review of medications, August 31, 1996

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This review is from: Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs (Hardcover)

This is a very thorough and clinically-based book on pharmacology. The question and answer format goes directly to the heart of medication problems seen in a medical practice. Sections follow disease processes well and are indexed well. I wish this book had been available in medical school. It is very detailed for all levels, yet presents information is a succinct, readable format. This is not a PDR; it is a clinical text with immediate practical advice. If you read the sections on acne and hypertension you will realize this is not your usual general pharmacology text. The fine details of treatment are all there