Section 1: Principles of Patient-Focused Therapy
Section Editor: Terry L. Schwinghammer
Chapter 1: Introduction: How to Use This Casebook
Chapter 2: Active Learning Strategies
Chapter 3: Patient Communication: Getting the Most Out of That One-on-One Time
Chapter 4: Implementing the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process
Chapter 5: Documentation of Patient Encounters and Interventions
Chapter 6: Pediatrics: The Case of Baby's Busted Belly Level III
Chapter 7: Geriatrics: Falling Frannie Level II
Chapter 8: Palliative Care: Helpful Hospice Level III
Chapter 9: Clinical Toxicology: Acetaminophen Toxicity: If One Is Good, More Is Better Level II
Chapter 10: Cyanide Exposure: Expect the Unexpected Level II
Chapter 11: Chemical Threat Agent Exposure: Name That Poison Level II
Section 2: Cardiovascular Disorders
Section Editor: Julia M. Koehler
Chapter 12: Hypertension: Pass the Salt, Please Level II
Chapter 13: Hypertensive Crisis: I Don't Really Need Those Pills Level I
Chapter 14: Dyslipidemia: Afraid of Another Attack Level II
Chapter 15: Stable Ischemic Heart Disease: An Uphill Battle Level III
Chapter 16: Acute Coronary Syndrome: St-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: I Can't Handle the Pressure Level III
Chapter 17: Peripheral Arterial Disease: Cold Feet? Level III
Chapter 18: Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Cross My Heart and Hope to Live Level III
Chapter 19: Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Balancing Act Level II
Chapter 20: Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Don't Be Such a Busy Body Level II
Chapter 21: Deep Vein Thrombosis: Trouble From Deep Within Level II
Chapter 22: Pulmonary Embolism: HIT Can Happen Level II
Chapter 23: Chronic Anticoagulation: Crossing the "Bridge" Level II
Chapter 24: Stroke: One Stroke Off Par Level II
Chapter 25: Ventricular Arrhythmia: Nyagon's Parking Lot Accident Level III
Chapter 26: Atrial Fibrillation: Go Easy on My Beating Heart Level III
Chapter 27: Cardiac Arrest: Staying Alive Level II
Chapter 28: Hypovolemic Shock: A Glass Half Full Level II
Section 3: Respiratory Disorders
Section Editor: Julia M. Koehler
Chapter 29: Acute Asthma: A Little Influenza, a Big Asthma Attack Level I
Chapter 30: Chronic Asthma: Dust in the Wind Level II
Chapter 31: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Treading on Thin Air Level II
Chapter 32: Pulmonary Artery Hypertension: Windy Cindy Level II
Chapter 33: Cystic Fibrosis: Blood, Sweat, Lungs, and Gut Level III
Section 4: Gastrointestinal Disorders
Section Editor: Jill S. Borchert
Chapter 34: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Burning Question Level II
Chapter 35: Peptic Ulcer Disease: Feel the Burn Level II
Chapter 36: Nsaid-Induced Ulcer Disease: To Protect and Serve Level II
Chapter 37: Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis/Upper GI Hemorrhage: A Bloody Good Time Level I
Chapter 38: Crohn Disease: A Sense of Urgency Level II
Chapter 39: Ulcerative Colitis: Seriously? Four Times a Day? Level I
Chapter 40: Nausea And Vomiting: In for a Tune-Up Level II
Chapter 41: Diarrhea: Diner's Diarrhea Level I
Chapter 42: Constipation: All Bound Up Level II
Chapter 43: Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Life in the Slow Lane Level II
Chapter 44: Pediatric Gastroenteritis: One Thing You Should Try at Home Level II
Chapter 45: Ascites Management in Portal Hypertension and Cirrhosis: Back to Drinking Level II
Chapter 46: Esophageal Varices: Banding the Bleeding Level II
Chapter 47: Hepatic Encephalopathy: State of Confusion Level I
Chapter 48: Acute Pancreatitis: A Sod Story Level III
Chapter 49: Chronic Pancreatitis: Like a Shot to the Gut Level II
Chapter 50: Viral Hepatitis A: Going on Vacation Level II
Chapter 51: Viral Hepatitis B: Arrived in America Level III
Chapter 52: Viral Hepatitis C: Baby-Boomer Beware Level II
Section 5: Renal Disorders
Section Editor: Jill S. Borchert
Chapter 53: Drug-Induced Acute Kidney Injury: Not a Cute Consequence Level II
Chapter 54: Acute Kidney Injury: There's Nothing Cute About It Level II
Chapter 55: Progressive Renal Disease: It Was Only a Matter of Time Level III
Chapter 56: End-Stage Kidney Disease: Urine Trouble Level II
Chapter 57: Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Release: A Sudden Change of Mind Level I
Chapter 58: Electrolyte Abnormalities in Chronic Kidney Disease: Turn Down the 'Lytes Level II
Chapter 59: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy: Up, Up, and Away Level II
Chapter 60: Hypokalemia and Hypomagnesemia: Holiday Lytes Level III
Chapter 61: Metabolic Acidosis: Oh, My Aching Acidosis Level II
Chapter 62: Metabolic Alkalosis: Keep Me in the Loop Level I
Section 6: Neurologic Disorders
Section Editor: Sharon K. Park
Chapter 63: Alzheimer Disease: Oh Right! I Keep Forgetting Level II
Chapter 64: Multiple Sclerosis: White Dots and Black Holes Level II
Chapter 65: Complex Partial Seizures: An Overdue Visit to a Neurology Clinic Level I
Chapter 66: Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures: Senior Seizures Level II
Chapter 67: Status Epilepticus: Tempest in a Tom Collins Level I
Chapter 68: Acute Management of the Traumatic Brain Injury Patient: The Agony of Defeat Level III
Chapter 69: Parkinson Disease: Slow and Shaky Level III
Chapter 70: Chronic Pain Management: Using Opioid Medication in a Troubled Time Level II
Chapter 71: Acute Pain Management: No Pain, Much Gain Level I
Chapter 72: Migraine Headache: It's Not Just a Headache! Level II
Section 7: Psychiatric Disorders
Section Editor: Sharon K. Park
Chapter 73: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: He Is So Energized, He Keeps Going and Going and Level I
Chapter 74: Bulimia Nervosa: Self-Conscious Socialite Level II
Chapter 75: Alcohol Withdrawal: Cold Turkey Can Land You in Hot Water Level I
Chapter 76: Nicotine Dependence: I'm Over It! Level II
Chapter 77: Schizophrenia: A Thousand Worms Inside My Body Level I
Chapter 78: Major Depression: A Life Worth Living Level I
Chapter 79: Bipolar Disorder: Up All Night Level II
Chapter 80: Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Nervous Neddie Level I
Chapter 81: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: It's Never Enough Level I
Chapter 82: Insomnia: Restless Nights and the Blue Moon Level II
Section 8: Endocrinologic Disorders
Section Editor: Julia M. Koehler
Chapter 83: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus And Ketoacidosis: Disconnected Level II
Chapter 84: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: New Onset: The Candy Man Level II
Chapter 85: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Existing Disease: Establishing Optimal Control Level II
Chapter 86: Hyperthyroidism: Graves Disease: Gland Central Level II
Chapter 87: Hypothyroidism: Trying to Have a Baby Is Making Me Tired! Level II
Chapter 88: Cushing Syndrome: A Tale of Two Glands Level II
Chapter 89: Addison Disease: I May Look Great, but I Don't Feel Well Level II
Chapter 90: Hyperprolactinemia: The Missing Period Level I
Section 9: Gynecologic and Obstetric Disorders
Section Editor: Sharon K. Park
Chapter 91: Pregnancy and Lactation: Pregnant and Then Some Level II
Chapter 92: Contraception: Stork Landing Prohibited Level II
Chapter 93: Emergency Contraception: More Than Just Plan B Level II
Chapter 94: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Gloomy Girl Level II
Chapter 95: Endometriosis: Persistent Pelvic Pain Level I
Chapter 96: Managing Menopausal Symptoms: Is It Getting Hot in Here? Level II
Section 10: Urologic Disorders
Section Editor: Terry L. Schwinghammer
Chapter 97: Erectile Dysfunction: Where There's a Pill, There's a Way Level III
Chapter 98: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Trouble With Dribbles Level II
Chapter 99: Urinary Incontinence: Bladder Matters Level II
Section 11: Immunologic Disorders
Section Editor: Terry L.
Schwinghammer
Chapter 100: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Sometimes, It's Lupus Level II
Chapter 101: Allergic Drug Reaction: Return of the 3-Day Itch Level II
Chapter 102: Solid Organ Transplantation: Kidney-Don't Fail Me Now! Level III
Section 12: Bone and Joint Disorders
Section Editor: Sharon K. Park
Chapter 103: Osteoarthritis: Ease His Pain Level II
Chapter 104: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Joint Project Level II
Chapter 105: Osteoporosis: No Bones About It: Osteoporotic Fractures Warrant Treatment Level II
Chapter 106: Gout and Hyperuricemia: The King of Oktoberfest Level II
Section 13: Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Section Editor: Terry L. Schwinghammer
Chapter 107: Glaucoma: Silent Blindness Level III
Chapter 108: Allergic Rhinitis: Breathe In, Breathe Out Level I
Section 14: Dermatologic Disorders
Section Editor: Terry L. Schwinghammer
Chapter 109: Acne Vulgaris: The Graduate Level II
Chapter 110: Psoriasis: The Harried School Teacher Level II
Chapter 111: Atopic Dermatitis: The Itch That Erupts When Scratched Level I
Chapter 112: Dermatologic Drug Reaction: A Case of TEN Level III
Section 15: Hematologic Disorders
Section Editor: Terry L. Schwinghammer
Chapter 113: Iron Deficiency Anemia: Iron It Out Level I
Chapter 114: Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Like Hot Pizza to the Tongue Level II
Chapter 115: Folic Acid Deficiency: More Wine, Anyone? Level I
Chapter 116: Sickle Cell Anemia: Engineering a Crisis Level I
Section 16: Infectious Diseases
Section Editor: Douglas Slain
Chapter 117: Using Laboratory Tests in Infectious Diseases: Chief of Staph Level III
Chapter 118: Bacterial Meningitis: This IS Spinal Tap Level II
Chapter 119: Community-Acquired Pneumonia: The Coughing Conundrum Level II
Chapter 120: Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: The HAPpening Level II
Chapter 121: Acute Bronchitis: The Collegiate Cough Level II
Chapter 122: Otitis Media: Up to My Ears With Ear Infections Level II
Chapter 123: Rhinosinusitis: Sick Sinus Level II
Chapter 124: Acute Pharyngitis: A Hard Pill to Swallow Level II
Chapter 125: Influenza: Run Over by the Flu Level II
Chapter 126: Skin and Soft Tissue Infection: A Pain in the Butt Level II
Chapter 127: Diabetic Foot Infection: Let's Nail That Infection Level II
Chapter 128: Infective Endocarditis: A Symptom of the Larger Disease Level II
Chapter 129: Tuberculosis: Close Encounters Level II
Chapter 130: Clostridioides Difficile Infection: You Want to Transplant What?? Level II
Chapter 131: Intra-Abdominal Infection: Like Mother, Like Son Level II
Chapter 132: Lower Urinary Tract Infection: Where Is the Bathroom? Level I
Chapter 133: Pyelonephritis: Resistant Rod Level II
Chapter 134: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections: Frankie and Jenny Were Lovers Level II
Chapter 135: Syphilis: Here Today ... Gone Tomorrow? Level I
Chapter 136: Genital Herpes, Gonococcal, and Chlamydial Infections: Triple Threat Level II
Chapter 137: Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis: I Must Be Getting Old Level II
Chapter 138: Sepsis: Time Is of the Essence Level III
Chapter 139: Dermatophytosis: Toeing the Line Level I
Chapter 140: Bacterial Vaginosis: Competition Among Bacteria Level I
Chapter 141: Candida Vaginitis: It's Back Level I
Chapter 142: Invasive Fungal Infections: The Brewer's Yeast Level II
Chapter 143: Infection in an Immunocompromised Patient: Making a Rash Decision Level II
Chapter 144: Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery: In Life, Preparation Is Everything Level II
Chapter 145: Pediatric Immunization: Back to School Level II
Chapter 146: Adult Immunization: Immunizations: Not Just Kid Stuff Level II
Chapter 147: HIV Infection: The Antiretroviral-Naïve Patient Level II
Section 17: Oncologic Disorders
Section Editor: Terry L. Schwinghammer
Chapter 148: Breast Cancer: An Opportunity Lost Level II
Chapter 149: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: It Takes Your Breath Away Level II
Chapter 150: Colon Cancer: Drug Therapy by Design Level II
Chapter 151: Prostate Cancer: Missed Opportunity Level II
Chapter 152: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Chemical Formula for Cancer Level II
Chapter 153: Hodgkin Lymphoma: The Rock Climber Level I
Chapter 154: Ovarian Cancer: Family Ties Level II
Chapter 155: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Ian's Unexpected Weight Loss Level II
Chapter 156: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: It's Not Always Sunny in Philadelphia Level II
Chapter 157: Kidney Cancer: A Time for Decision Level II
Chapter 158: Melanoma: Overexposure Level II
Chapter 159: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Many Meds, Many Interactions Level III
Section 18: Nutrition and Nutritional Disorders
Section Editor: Terry L. Schwinghammer
Chapter 160: Parenteral Nutrition: Getting Past the Obstruction Level III
Chapter 161: Adult Enteral Nutrition: Gut Check Level III
Chapter 162: Obesity: Oh, To Be 23 Again (BMI That Is) Level II
Section 19: Complementary and Alternative Therapies (Level III)
Section Editor: Terry L. Schwinghammer
Section 19: Complementary and Alternative Therapies (Level III): Introduction
Appendix A: Conversion Factors and Anthropometrics
Appendix B: Common Laboratory Tests
Appendix C: Part I: Common Medical Abbreviations; Part II: Prevent Medication Errors by Avoiding These Dangerous Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations: Institute for Safe Medication Practices
Appendix D: Sample Responses to Case Questions.