Authors: Laura D. Rosenthal, Jacqueline Burchum, & Jennifer J. Yeager
Publisher: Elsevier (2023) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-0323598125
Lehne’s Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants (2nd Edition) delivers a clear, clinically focused foundation in pharmacology specifically tailored for advanced practice providers. Building on the trusted Lehne’s Pharmacology series, this edition emphasizes safe, evidence-based prescribing and therapeutic decision-making across diverse clinical settings.
Key features include:
Comprehensive coverage of pharmacologic principles and drug therapy for major body systems and disease conditions.
Clinical application focused on nurse practitioners and physician assistants, linking drug actions to patient outcomes.
Updated content reflecting current FDA approvals, clinical guidelines, and pharmacogenomic considerations.
Emphasis on patient safety, adverse drug effects, and strategies to reduce medication errors.
Learning aids such as case studies, summary tables, and review questions to enhance comprehension and clinical reasoning.
An indispensable text for advanced practice nursing and physician assistant programs, this 2nd edition equips learners with the pharmacologic knowledge and clinical judgment necessary for effective, safe, and patient-centered prescribing.