A Medication Guide to Internal Medicine Tests and Procedures

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.