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Reinforce and expand your skills by analyzing 33 cases of varying diagnostic Complexity covering 19 diseases from neonatal to geriatric patients. Based on real-life situations, they provide clinical data relating to all aspects of care, so you can assess current treatment and consider alternatives. Infectious Disease Pharmacotherapy Self Assessment's questions and answers offer an effective way to test your knowledge.
The Self Assessment is a valuable study aid for course work, exam prep, and professional development.
Current practice guidelines are referenced including the CDC's Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2015, and the DHHS's Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents (April 2015). The book's varying levels of difficulty allow for further self-assessment throughout your career.
Lea S. Eiland, PharmD, BCPS is an Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice with Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy and a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics with the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Huntsville Regional Medical Campus. She received her PharmD degree from The University of Texas and completed an ASHP-accredited pediatric specialty residency at Texas Tech University.The Self Assessment is a valuable study aid for course work, exam prep, and professional development.
Current practice guidelines are referenced including the CDC's Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2015, and the DHHS's Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents (April 2015). The book's varying levels of difficulty allow for further self-assessment throughout your career.
Eiland has been an active member of ASHP, serving as a member, Vice-Chair, and Chair of the Council on Education and Workforce Development; member of the Task Force on Pharmacy’s Changing Demographics; student member of the Task Force for Organizational Structure; Pediatric/OB-GYN/Neonatal Network Facilitator; and alternate state and student delegate. She has published in AJHP and serves as a manuscript and poster reviewer. Eiland is a Past President of AlSHP and faculty advisor for Auburn student chapter. She has also received the AlSHP Outstanding Pharmacy Practitioner Award.
Diane B. Ginsburg, PhD, RPh, FASHP is currently a Clinical Professor in the Division of Health Outcomes and Pharmacy Practice and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, College of Pharmacy. She is responsible for student leadership and professional development activities at the College of Pharmacy. Her career includes practice in multi-hospital systems, rural institutions, ambulatory care, and academic pharmacy. Dr. Ginsburg earned her BS from the University of Pittsburgh and MS in Hospital Pharmacy from the University of Houston. She completed a 2-year residency at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. She earned her PhD in Higher Education Administration and Leadership from the University of Texas at Austin College of Education.
Ginsburg has been active with ASHP and served as President and a 3-year term on the Board of Directors. She has served ASHP in several capacities including Chair, Council on Educational Affairs, AJHP Editorial Advisory Board, Texas Delegate, and Co-Coordinator of the National Clinical Skills Competition. She is co-editor of Infectious Disease Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment and an author and editor of ASHP's Preceptor's Handbook for Pharmacists. She also served as Chair of the ASHP Research and Education Foundation Board of Directors.
Dr. Ginsburg is a Past President of the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP) and TSHP Research & Education Foundation. She has received several honors and awards including the 2005 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Pittsburgh.