How Long to Read Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book

By Marilyn Winterton Edmunds

How Long Does it Take to Read Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book?

It takes the average reader 15 hours and 6 minutes to read Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book by Marilyn Winterton Edmunds

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Written by and for nurse practitioners, this practical textbook focuses on what primary care providers need to learn and practice drug therapy. With an overall emphasis on patient teaching and health promotion, you will learn how to provide effective patient teaching about medications and how to gain patient compliance. Drug coverage focuses on “key drugs rather than “prototype drugs, so you can find important information about the most commonly used drugs rather than the first drug in each class. You will also find discussions on the legal and professional issues unique to nurse practitioners and other primary care providers. The 3rd edition also features an expanded emphasis on established clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based practice, plus two new chapters that cover drugs for ADHD and drugs for dementia. UNIQUE! Written specifically for nurse practitioners with an overall emphasis on patient teaching and health promotion. UNIQUE! Covers specific topics such as prescriptive authority, role implementation, and writing prescriptions. Presents comprehensive coverage of the drugs most commonly prescribed in – and the issues most relevant to – primary care practice. UNIQUE! Identifies the Top 200 drugs in chapter openers with a special icon and covers them in-depth to familiarize you with the most important, need-to-know drug information. Uses a consistent heading scheme for each prototype drug discussion to make it easier to learn and understand key concepts. Includes an introductory chapter on “Design and Implementation of Patient Education that highlights content on patient teaching and compliance. Includes specific “Patient Education sections in each drug chapter. Provides extensive coverage of drug therapy for special populations to alert you to special considerations based on age, pregnancy, race and other factors. A separate chapter on “Complementary and Alternative Therapies discusses the available complementary and alternative modalities, including detailed information on actions, uses, and interactions of commonly used herbs. Drug Overview tables at the beginning of each chapter outline the classifications of drugs discussed and provide a handy reference of drug classes and subclasses, generic names, and trade names. Clinical Alerts highlight essential information that primary care providers must remember in order to avoid serious problems, including cautions for prescribing, information about drug interactions, or warnings about particularly ominous adverse effects. An entire unit covers drugs for health promotion to introduce you to drugs commonly seen in outpatient primary care settings and to prepare you for practice in a society increasingly focused on health promotion and disease prevention. Includes separate chapters on Immunizations and Biologicals, Weight Management, Smoking Cessation, Vitamins and Minerals, Over-the-Counter Medications, and Complementary and Alternative Therapies.

How long is Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book?

Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book by Marilyn Winterton Edmunds is 878 pages long, and a total of 226,524 words.

This makes it 296% the length of the average book. It also has 277% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 20 hours and 37 minutes to read Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book aloud.

What Reading Level is Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book?

Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book?

Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book by Marilyn Winterton Edmunds is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book by Marilyn Winterton Edmunds on Amazon click the button below.

Buy Pharmacology for the Primary Care Provider - E-Book on Amazon