Nephrology: PSAP Sixth Edition, Book 2

The Nephrology book is the second book released in the Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program, Sixth Edition (PSAP-VI), series. PSAP-VI, an 11-book series, is a concise, comprehensive resource that gives readers a thorough understanding of recent drug therapy advances. The Nephrology modules present content that has been substantially expanded from previous editions of PSAP. Individual chapter topics include controversies in assessing kidney function; anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease; controversies in treating cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease; bone metabolism and disease in chronic kidney disease; contrast-induced nephropathy; drug issues in renal replacement therapies; long-term complications of kidney transplantation; pharmacogenomics and kidney transplantation; and management of early complications of kidney transplantation. Each PSAP Book includes case-based questions and explained answers.