Diagnostic Imaging for Pharmacists Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781582121536 ISBN-10: 1582121532 Copyright: 2012 Edition: 1st Editors: Smith, Blaine Templar, Weatherman, Kara D., Doody's Expert Review    Score: 98 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Thomas Johnson,  Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS, FASHP  (South Dakota State University) Description This book provides pharmacists with a basic summary of diagnostic imaging procedures and the medications related to them. Purpose It is intended to give pharmacists a baseline understanding of diagnostic imaging, particularly as it relates to medication use associated with particular tests. This is a much-needed book in the field as diagnostic imaging is a significant part of medical practice, and pharmacists (especially those who work in hospitals) need at least a basic understanding. Audience Any pharmacist who practices in a hospital could benefit from this book. It will be very useful for students and residents as they learn about the various imaging techniques. The authors have significant background in radiology and imaging services, and have developed a foundational book that will help others learn about this subject. Features The best parts of the book are the fundamental discussions of the capabilities and limitations of diagnostic imaging, and the excellent descriptions of the medications that are used either as part of the tests or in conjunction with the tests. The description of the physics surrounding each of the exams is very informative, written at the appropriate level, and easy to understand. I was particularly impressed with the chapter on nuclear imaging techniques and the associated materials. The images of completed diagnostic studies are very helpful and the book could have used more. Assessment I am not aware of another book directed at pharmacists that provides a medication focus for diagnostic imaging. This book is written at an ideal level for pharmacists, residents, and students to help improve their overall knowledge base in the area of diagnostic imaging. It should be considered for any pharmacy residency library or hospital pharmacy department. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 3 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? N/A ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.