"Now fully revised and updated in its Second Edition, this pharmacotherapeutics text is the ideal learning tool for nurse practitioners and medical assistants. Using clear and concise language, this resource reveals the essentials of safe and effective drug-prescribing in the primary care setting. Inside, you'll discover vital information on the drugs most often used in the medical management of over 56 commonly encountered conditions, including hypertension, peptic ulcer, and asthma."--BOOK JACKET.