Offering a unified resource for both clinicians and pharmacists, A Medication Guide to Internal Medicine Tests and Procedures provides concise, focused answers to common medication questions before, during, and after internal medicine tests and procedures. Co-authored by experienced physicians and clinical pharmacists, this unique, time-saving reference brings together essential information for healthcare providers and students in a convenient, highly templated, pocket-sized book. Addresses the many medication questions surrounding 54 of the most commonly used tests and procedures. Ensures proper peri-procedural management by addressing what medications need to be administered or held ahead of a specific test. Provides foundational guidance on the diagnostic process, anticoagulation and glycemic management in the periprocedural period, and anesthesia, followed by highly templated chapters arranged alphabetically by procedure name. Includes brief descriptions of tests, how they are performed, and common findings. Helps readers avoid interference with tests and unnecessary adverse effects, optimizing patient outcomes. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

About the Author
Gregory J. Hughes, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Professions at St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Hughes also serves as a Clinical Pharmacy Preceptor in the Department of General Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hospital where he provides pharmacotherapy expertise to the Internal Medicine service. There he is involved in the education of physicians, pharmacists, and students. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Hughes completed a post-graduate Pharmacy Practice Residency at the St. Louis VA Medical Center and served as a Clinical Instructor at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

Reviews
"This is definitely a nice supplement to my knowledge while combining my specific expertise as a medication expert. The content presented is clinically relevant and accurate, including the most up-to-date, evidence-based recommendations. The book even includes useful notes describing current clinical debates or controversial scenarios. The authors provide "rules of thumb" that are used in clinical practice and may be difficult to find in medical literature." (c)Doody's Review Service, 2022, Marc Crane, PharmD (Penn Medicine) Doody's Score: 4 Stars!



Book Information
ISBN 9780323790079
Author Gregory J. Hughes
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Weight(grams) 320g