1st Edition
by Gregory J. Hughes (Author)
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.
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Addresses the many medication questions surrounding 54 of the most commonly used tests and procedures.
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Ensures proper
peri-procedural management by addressing what medications need to be
administered or held ahead of a specific test.
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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.
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Includes brief descriptions of tests, how they are performed, and common findings.
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Helps readers avoid interference with tests and unnecessary adverse effects, optimizing patient outcomes.