Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach, 5th Edition

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach, 5th Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson, Veronica Wilbur, and Tep M. Kang is a comprehensive clinical reference designed to strengthen the pharmacological knowledge and medication-management skills of advanced practice healthcare professionals.

The book provides a systematic approach to understanding drug therapy and applying pharmacological principles to patient care. It explores the relationship between disease processes, clinical assessment, and medication selection, helping readers understand how to choose appropriate treatments for a wide range of common health conditions.

This edition covers more than 50 disorders and includes evidence-based treatment recommendations, clinical decision-making tools, medication tables, and practical guidance. Readers can explore drug mechanisms, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications, interactions, and patient-monitoring requirements. Special attention is also given to patient education, treatment effectiveness, and safe prescribing practices.

Combining pharmacological theory with real-world clinical applications, this book supports informed medication decisions and promotes effective, patient-centered healthcare.

Key Topics Covered:

• Principles of clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics
• Medication selection and management
• Pharmacological treatment of common disorders
• Drug mechanisms, indications, and adverse effects
• Contraindications and drug interactions
• Evidence-based treatment guidelines
• Patient education and medication monitoring
• Safe prescribing and clinical decision-making

Ideal for: Nurse practitioners, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, nursing students, clinical educators, and healthcare professionals involved in medication management and patient care.

Virginia Poole Arcangelo, PhD, CRNP, is a retired Family Nurse Practitioner and experienced nursing educator. She has taught and practiced at Thomas Jefferson University and in private clinical settings. Her professional work focuses on nursing education, clinical practice, and pharmacotherapeutics for advanced healthcare providers.

Andrew M. Peterson, PharmD, PhD, FCPP, is a pharmacy educator and researcher with extensive experience in clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical care, and substance use disorders. He has served as Executive Director of the Substance Use Disorders Institute, John Wyeth Dean Emeritus, and Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Health Policy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

Veronica F. Wilbur, PhD, APRN-FNP, CNE, FAANP, is an experienced nursing educator and Family Nurse Practitioner. She has served as an Associate Professor of Graduate Nursing at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. Her expertise includes advanced nursing practice, clinical education, and pharmacotherapeutic management.

Tep M. Kang, PharmD, BCPS, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Surgical Critical Care with expertise in medication management, pharmacology, and clinical pharmacy practice. He has also contributed to pharmacy education as an adjunct instructor at the University of Delaware.

Together, these contributors bring extensive academic, clinical, and professional experience to Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach, 5th Edition, making it a valuable reference for advanced practice clinicians and healthcare students.