Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data, Third Edition

by Mary Lee (Editor)

Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data, Fifth Edition, is the classic and most popular pharmacy laboratory text because it is the only reference on this subject written by pharmacists, for pharmacists. Students find this guide a clear and useful introduction to the fundamentals of interpreting laboratory test results. The book enhances the skills pharmacists need by providing essential information on common laboratory tests used to screen for or diagnose diseases and monitor the effectiveness and safety of treatment and disease severity.

Each chapter contains learning objectives, case studies, bibliographies, and charts that summarize the causes of high and low test results.

New for this Basic Skills in Interpreting Laboratory Data offers features that will help pharmacy students not only understand and engage with the material but also will streamline the transition from classroom to practice setting. After studying with this trusted text, students and pharmacists will more effectively monitor patient therapy, evaluate test results, and improve outcomes through optimal and focused pharmacotherapy.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Robyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook I bought for pharmacy school. Came in handy on Ambulatory, Inpatient, Adult/Pediatric/Geriatric Medicine rotations, among others. I still keep it for reference.