DiPiro's Pharmacotherapy Handbook, 12th Edition

the drug information you need to pass the boards and make effective drug therapy decisionsall in one convenient portable guide

Expertly written and easy to read, pharmacotherapy handbook delivers key content for students studying for their boards, and it offers the essential information required for effective clinical practice. While its concise enough to read quickly, it provides ample background information about drug therapymaking it a highly effective study tool. 

pharmacotherapy handbook covers 140+ diseases and disorders most commonly encountered in a clinical setting. Each chapter is organized in a consistent format: 

 Disease state definition
Pathophysiology
 Clinical presentation
 Diagnosis
 Treatment
 Evaluation of therapeutic outcomes

Providing a thorough understanding about what drugs to use and why, this unmatched guide includes flowcharts, tables, and charts, provides JNC-VI drug therapy and pharmaceutical care guidelines, and offers concise chapter summaries that save precious study time.