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Merck's 1899 manual of the materia medica : together with a summary of therapeutic indications and a classification of medicaments ; a ready-reference pocket book for the practicing physician. by Merck & Co.;

Subjects: Chemotherapy.; Drugs;

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Taking America off drugs : why behavioral therapy is more effective for treating ADHD, OCD, depression, and other psychological problems / by Flora, Stephen Ray,1963-;

Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-176) and indexes.

Subjects: Behavior therapy.; Neurobehavioral disorders; Psychotropic drugs.;

© c2007., State University of New York Press,

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Lehne's pharmacology for nursing care / by Burchum, Jacqueline Rosenjack,author.; Rosenthal, Laura D.,author.;

"The book discusses physiology and pathophysiology for each of the major drug families, using drug prototypes to simplify learning. What's more, it focuses your attention on the most important content, limiting discussions of drug interactions and adverse effects to those that matter most. Written by nursing educators Jacqueline Rosenjack Burchum and Laura D. Rosenthal, this text emphasizes the understanding of drugs and drug therapy as opposed to simply memorizing drug facts." --Introduction -- Basic principles of pharmacology -- Drug therapy across the lifespan -- Peripheral nervous system drugs -- Central nervous system drugs -- Drugs that affect fluid and electrolyte balance -- Drugs that affect the heart, blood vessels, and blood -- Drugs for endocrine disorders -- Reproductive health -- Anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunologic drugs -- Drugs for bone and joint disorders -- Respiratory tract drugs -- Gastrointestinal drugs -- Nutrition and complementary therapy -- Therapy of infectious diseases -- Chemotherapy of parasitic diseases -- Cancer chemotherapy -- Miscellaneous drugs and therapies -- Toxicology -- Appendix A: Canadian drug information -- Appendix B: Prototype drugs and their major uses.

Subjects: Pharmacology.; Nursing.; Chemotherapy.; Drugs.; Pharmacology; Drug Therapy; Pharmaceutical Preparations;

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Antipsychotics : history, science, and issues / by Kerner, Jeffrey.; McCoy, Bridget,author.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-219) and index.ch. 1: Case studies -- Case 1: Jimmy -- Case 2: Bobby -- Case 3: George -- ch.2: What are antipsychotics? -- Psychotic disorders and the symptoms of psychosis -- Treatment of psychosis: from exorcism to antipsychotics -- Typical antipsychotics: the beginning -- Atypical antipsychotics: as the story continues... -- ch.3. Antipsychotics: a brief history -- Early biological remedies: the original antipsychotics -- "A drug in search of an illness": developing antipsychotic medications -- Chlorpromazine rises -- Side effects emerge -- Competition for chlorpromazine -- How antipsychotics are used today: bridging past and future -- ch.4: How antipsychotics work -- Parts of the brain -- What are neurotransmitters and what do they do? -- Neurotransmitters affected by antipsychotics -- Other potential targets -- ch.5: Effects and applications -- Therapeutic effects of antipsychotics -- How well do antipsychotics work? -- Indications for medical use -- Antipsychotic use in special groups -- ch.6: Risks, misuse, and overdose -- Side effects -- Misuse of antipsychotics -- Antipsychotic overdose and toxicity -- ch.7: Production, distribution, and regulation -- Pharmaceutical industry -- Antipsychotics in nursing homes -- Prior authorization -- The unique case of clozapine -- AIMS and metabolic monitoring -- ch.8: The social dimensions of antipsychotics -- Deinstitutionalization -- Antipsychotics and the doctor-patient relationship -- Legal and ethical implications of antipsychotics -- Antipsychotics and political dissent -- Antipsychotics and the elderly -- Antipsychotics and children -- When to treat? The implications of the initiation of antipsychotic treatment -- The business of antipsychotics -- Mental illness and violence -- ch. 9: The future of antipsychotics -- Where are antipsychotics failing? -- Pathophysiology of chronic psychotic disorders -- New medications on the horizon -- Better routes of administration -- Use in nonpsychotic disorders."This text provides a comprehensive analysis of antipsychotic medications, covering historical, social, and scientific viewpoints on this important and controversial class of medications. Covers the class of antipsychotic medications in whole, addressing topics ranging from the medications' history and the science of how they actually work in the body to the social and legal implications of antipsychotics; Provides readers with a holistic understanding of an increasingly important class of medications in an accessible format; Presents an unbiased perspective on a class of medications that has been subject to controversy; Serves both as an authoritative reference book for students and as a useful source of practical information that will appeal to a general adult audience"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Antipsychotic drugs.; Antipsychotic drugs; Psychoses; Antipsychotic Agents.; Psychotic Disorders;

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2024 Lippincott pocket drug guide for nurses / by Tucker, Rebecca G.,author.; Wolters Kluwer (Firm),publisher.;

Guide to abbreviations -- Alphabetical listing of drugs by generic name -- Appendices -- Alternative and complementary therapies -- Topical drugs -- Ophthalmic drugs -- Laxatives -- Common combinations products by therapeutic class -- Hormonal contraceptives -- Commoly used biologicals."The 2024 Lippincott Pocket Drug Guide for Nurses provides current, vital drug information "in a nutshell." This handy pocket guide contains essential information on over 3,900 medications, including 19 generic drugs newly approved by the FDA, in an easy-access A-to-Z format. The "mini" drug monographs include generic and trade names, drug classes, pregnancy risk category and controlled substance schedule, boxed warnings, indications & dosages, dose adjustments, adverse effects, drug interactions, nursing considerations, and patient teaching. Appendices cover alternative and complementary therapies, topical drugs, ophthalmic drugs, laxatives, combination drugs by therapeutic class, hormonal contraceptives, and commonly used biologicals. Index includes all generic, brand, and combination drugs mentioned in the text and highlights drugs by therapeutic class for easy identification."--

Subjects: Drugs; Nursing; Chemotherapy.; Drugs.; Drug Therapy; Pharmaceutical Preparations;

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Psychiatric drugs explained / by Healy, David,1954-author.https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJdWR76gXRRtQb4cqRB9Dq;

Includes bibliographical references and index.The person on treatment -- The antipsychotics -- Antipsychotic side effects and their management -- The antidepressants -- Side effects of antidepressants -- Management of acute bipolar disorder -- Mood-stabilisers -- Stimulants and drugs for children -- The anxiety disorders -- Benzodiazepine and gabapentinoid anxiolytics -- Serotonin and anxiolysis -- Beta-blockers and anxiety -- Sleep disorders and insomnia -- Non-pharmacological management of insomnia -- Hypnotics -- Sedatives -- Cognitive enhancement and the dementias -- Cognitive enhancement and neuroprotection -- The range of sexual difficulties -- Effects of drugs on aspects of sexual functioning -- Dependence and withdrawal -- Dependence and craving -- Dependence and protracted withdrawal -- Consent -- Pharmacological abuse -- The ethical industry -- Evidence-biased care -- Marketing and risk -- From healthcare to pharmageddon."Psychiatric Drugs Explained offers a wealth of evidence-based information on psychiatric drugs in an easy-to-use format that can be quickly referenced in the clinical setting. Written by internationally recognised author Dr David Healy, the book provides a comprehensive review of drug effects, action and side-effects. There is an emphasis on the lived experience of patients, providing the reader with a sense of what the adverse effects of drugs might feel like to those who use them. A reader-friendly approach and clear layout, with information organised by disorder, make this popular title accessible and useful not only to nursing staff, but to all members of the multidisciplinary team. Quick reference guide suitable for all members of the multidisciplinary team ; Helpful boxes on user issues make potential complications easy to spot ; Distinctive, reader-friendly style helps the reader understand the benefits and impacts of psychotropic drugs ; New topics include management of dependence disorders, stimulants and drugs for children, cognitive impairment and sleep disorders ; The only book with detailed coverage of the sexual side effects of psychiatric drugs and the abusive prescribing of prescription drugs"--Back cover.

Subjects: Psychotropic drugs.; Psychopharmacology.; Mental illness; Mental Disorders; Psychotropic Drugs; Psychotropic Drugs; Psychopharmacology;

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2025 NDH : nurse's drug handbook / by Jones & Bartlett Learning.https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QH7JmqK9fhd8CMhxxPHqHRg;

How to use this book -- Overview of pharmacology -- Principles of drug administration -- Drug therapy and the nursing process -- Individual drugs (organized alphabetically) -- Appendices: Abbreviations -- Opioid agents: Equianalgesic doses -- Opioid use: Safety guidelines -- Parenteral insulin preparations -- Pediatric immunizations -- Selected antihypertensive combinations -- Selected combination antiviral drugs -- Selected ophthalmic drugs -- Selected topical drugs -- Syringe drug compatibility -- Use of drug formulas and calculations -- Weights and equivalents."The 2025 Nurse's Drug Handbook is an up-to-date, practical, comprehensive and user-friendly drug reference guide for current nursing students and practicing nurses alike. Written in a straightforward style with approachable terminology, it offers concise and consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically from A-Z. The 2025 Nurse's Drug Handbook ensures that all nurses, both new and experienced, can easily access accurate information they need before administering any medication, ensuring proper patient care and safety." --

Subjects: Pharmacopoeia; Chemotherapy.; Drugs; Nursing; Nursing.; Nursing; Medication Therapy Management; Drug Therapy; Drug Prescriptions;

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The Merck manual of diagnosis and therapy / by Porter, Robert S.,1950-editor.; Kaplan, Justin L.,editor.; Lynn, Richard B.,editor.; Reddy, Madhavi T.,editor.; Merck & Co.;

"The world's most widely used medical reference is now in its 20th edition. The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy now in its 20th edition has been thoroughly updated and thoughtfully expanded with a new larger trim size to include 40% new and revised content. Including 36 new chapters with more than 200 new tables, and numerous new figures. The world's most widely used medical reference is now in its 20th edition. The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy now in its 20th edition has been thoroughly updated and thoughtfully expanded with a new larger trim size to include 40% new and revised content. Including 36 new chapters with more than 200 new tables, and numerous new figures. The new Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy 20th edition is a must-have for medical students, residents, practicing physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals"--Provided by publisher.Nutritional disorders -- Gastrointestinal disorders -- Hepatic and biliary disorders -- Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders -- Pulmonary disorders -- Critical care medicine -- Cardiovascular disorders -- Ear, nose, and throat disorders -- Dental disorders -- Eye disorders -- Dermatologic disorders -- Hematology and oncology -- Endocrine and metabolic disorders -- Immunology; allergic disorders -- Infectious diseases -- Psychiatric disorders -- Neurologic disorders -- Genitourinary disorders -- Gynecology and obstetrics -- Pediatrics -- Geriatrics -- Clinical pharmacology -- Injuries; poisoning -- Special subjects.

Subjects: Medicine; Diagnosis; Therapeutics; Chemotherapy; Diagnosis.; Drug Therapy.;

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Pharmacology : a patient-centered nursing process approach / by McCuistion, Linda E.,author.; Vuljoin-DiMaggio, Kathleen,author.; Winton, Mary B.,author.; Yeager, Jennifer J.,author.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 754-756) and index (pages 768-810).Unit I: Introduction to pharmacology. Clinical Judgment Management Model (CJMM) and the nursing process ; Drug development and ethical considerations ; Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics ; Pharmacogenetics ; Complementary and alternative therapies ; Pediatric considerations ; Drug therapy in older adults ; Drugs in substance use disorder. -- Unit II: Pharmacotherapy and drug administration. Safety and quality ; Drug administration ; Drug calculations. -- Unit III: Maintenance of homeostasis. Fluid volume and electrolytes ; Vitamin and mineral replacement ; Nutritional support. -- Unit IV: Autonomic nervous system drugs. Adrenergic agonists and antagonists ; Cholinergic agonists and antagonists. -- Unit V: Central and peripheral nervous system drugs. Stimulants ; Depressants ; Antiseizure drugs ; Drugs for Parkinsonism and Alzheimer disease ; Drugs for neuromuscular disorders and muscle spasms. -- Unit VI: Mental and behavioral health drugs. Antipsychotics and anxiolytics ; Antidepressants and mood stabilizers. -- Unit VII: Pain and inflammation management drugs. Antiinflammatories ; Analgesics. -- Unit VIII: Antimicrobial drugs. Penicillins, other beta-lactams, and cephalosporins ; Macrolides, oxazolidinones, lincosamides, glycopeptides, ketolides, and lipopeptides ; Tetracyclines, glycylcyclines, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones ; Sulfonamides and nitroimidazoles antibiotics ; Antituberculars, antifungals, and antivirals ; Antimalarials, anthelmintics, and peptides.Unit IX: Immunologic drugs. HIV- and AIDS-related drugs ; Transplant drugs ; Vaccines. -- Unit X: Antineoplastics and biologic response modifiers. Anticancer drugs ; Targeted therapies to treat cancer ; Biologic response modifiers. -- Unit XI: Respiratory drugs. Upper respiratory disorders ; Lower respiratory disorders. -- Unit XII: Cardiovascular drugs. Cardiac glycosides, antianginals, and antidysrhythmics ; Diuretics ; Antihypertensives ; Anticoagulants, antiplatelets, and thrombolytics ; Antihyperlipidemics and drugs to improve peripheral blood flow. -- Unit XIII: Gastrointestinal drugs. Gastrointestinal tract disorders ; Antiulcer drugs. -- Unit XIV: Eye, ear, and skin drugs. Eye and ear disorders ; Dermatologic disorders. -- Unit XV: Endocrine drugs. Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders ; Antidiabetics. -- Unit XVI: Renal and urologic drugs. Urinary disorders. -- Unit XVII: Reproductive and gender-related drugs. Pregnancy and preterm labor ; Labor, delivery, and postpartum ; Neonatal and newborn ; Women's reproductive health ; Men's reproductive health ; Sexually transmitted infections. -- Unit XVIII: Emergency drugs. Adult and pediatric emergency drugs.Gain a solid understanding of pharmacology and make it a part of patient-centered nursing care! Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 11th Edition makes it easy to learn the principles of pharmacology and drug dosage calculation. A clear guide to pharmacotherapy and safe drug administration, this book uses drug prototypes to provide need-to-know information about key drugs, including dosage, side effects, interactions, and more. Nursing Process summaries enhance your skills in clinical judgment and patient care. Written by a team of nursing experts led by Linda McCuistion, this text provides the pharmacology knowledge you need to succeed on the NCLEX® and as a professional nurse.

Subjects: Nurses Instruction; Pharmacology.; Nursing.; Chemotherapy.; Patient-centered health care.; Drugs.; Pharmacological Phenomena; Drug Therapy; Patient-Centered Care; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Pharmacology;

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Advances in psychedelic medicine : state-of-the-art therapeutic applications / by Winkelman, Michael,editor.edt; Sessa, Ben,editor.edt;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Researchers, program administrators, and practicing clinicians explain the most recent developments in using psychedelic substances to treat psychological, physiological, and social problems.

Subjects: Mental illness; Mental illness; Hallucinogenic drugs.; Hallucinogenic drugs; Mental Disorders; Hallucinogens.; Hallucinogens;

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