The areas of gastroenterology and nutrition span many different topic areas that pharmacists may encounter in various aspects of practice. These varied disorders are the focus of the 11th book in the Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program, seventh edition (PSAP-VII). Gastroenterology and Nutrition provides evidence-based information on the management of several important gastrointestinal disorders and nutrition-based topics.

Gastroenterology and Nutrition, which will be released July 16, has two learning modules offering a total of 15.5 continuing pharmacy education credits. The first module covers treatment of prevention of gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and management of constipation and postoperative ileus. The second module contains updates on management of the complications of liver disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease in adult patients, and two nutrition-based chapters on sports nutrition and infant formulas. Each chapter provides an update on the topic and includes an extensive annotated bibliography that identifies key research articles, clinical practice guidelines, texts, and Web sites relevant to today’s practicing clinical pharmacist.

Gastroenterology and Nutrition is designed to assist pharmacists who want to:

• Understand the latest treatment information for acute gastrointestinal bleeding as well as prevention of bleeding related to chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Update their knowledge about the roles of anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant, and biologic agents used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
• Receive updates on the most recent guideline recommendations for evaluation and treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
• Design patient-specific pharmacotherapy regimens for patients with constipation and those at risk of opioid-induced constipation and postoperative ileus.
• Develop a treatment plan for prevention and treatment of the common complications of chronic liver disease, including ascites, variceal bleeding, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
• Recommend appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies for adult patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
• Review recent safety data for proton pump inhibitor therapy.
• Understand how to design fluid, electrolyte, and nutrition regimens for athletes exercising at various intensities and durations.
• Discuss the most recent recommendations for choosing infant formulas based on a variety of patient-specific factors.

All PSAP-VII books are available in both print and online formats and as either single books or the full series (11 books). Other books in the series are Cardiology, Critical and Urgent Care, Women’s and Men’s Health, Pediatrics, Chronic Illnesses, Oncology, Geriatrics, Science and Practice of Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases, and Neurology/Psychiatry.

Each PSAP-VII book offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive information available on recent drug therapy advances and will expand your knowledge in the therapeutic area covered. For specific information on the release date, continuing pharmacy education credits, and program numbers for each book, or to place your online order, visit www.accp.com/bookstore/psap7.aspx. Books are priced as follows; shipping and handling charges apply to print books only.

ACCP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) has approved PSAP-VII for use in Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) recertification.