The new edition of this book will continue to provide a comprehensive and clear guide to the uses, benefits and impact of psychotropic drugs. The major drug categories are listed and the clinical uses, modes of action and side effects of principle drugs in each category are described. The text provides drug names in generic and both UK and US tradenames. In addition to a c The new edition of this book will continue to provide a comprehensive and clear guide to the uses, benefits and impact of psychotropic drugs. The major drug categories are listed and the clinical uses, modes of action and side effects of principle drugs in each category are described. The text provides drug names in generic and both UK and US tradenames. In addition to a comprehensive review of drug treatment organised by condition, the text also addresses important issues for professionals and their clients concerning, consent, liability and the management of side- effects and withdrawal. The book provides a readable reference source of essential information for professionals to work with their clients in considering treatment options.Organised by disorderComprehensive review of drug effects, action and side-effectsInsightful explanation of the overall impact of psychotropic drugsSpecifically designed to facilitate the knowledgeable exchange of information between nurses and their clients.Highlighted sections on managing problems which arise and specific issues in relation to the user's point of viewSpecific chapters on consent, the management of withdrawal and liabilityClear accessible design ensures easy reference for practitionersNew drugs in the areas of anti-psychoses, anti-depressants, sexual functioning and dementiaIncreased information on dependence on and withdrawal from psychiatric drugsNew chapter on psycho-stimulantsIncludes all the latest anti-psychoticsNew material on prescribing issues and liabilitySection on the management of sexual dysfunction side effects includes ViagraSection 6 thoroughly revised to include the latest materials on cholinerase inhibitors for dementia - key area for professionalsSection 9 contains a new chapter on pharmacological abuseNew text feature highlighting user issues and problems arising for practitionersExpanded chapter on evidence-based medicineNew chapter on monitoring strategies/instruments and complianceNew appendix on user websites and discussion groupsClear chapter overviews and revised design to improve access
Psychiatric Drugs Explained
The new edition of this book will continue to provide a comprehensive and clear guide to the uses, benefits and impact of psychotropic drugs. The major drug categories are listed and the clinical uses, modes of action and side effects of principle drugs in each category are described. The text provides drug names in generic and both UK and US tradenames. In addition to a c The new edition of this book will continue to provide a comprehensive and clear guide to the uses, benefits and impact of psychotropic drugs. The major drug categories are listed and the clinical uses, modes of action and side effects of principle drugs in each category are described. The text provides drug names in generic and both UK and US tradenames. In addition to a comprehensive review of drug treatment organised by condition, the text also addresses important issues for professionals and their clients concerning, consent, liability and the management of side- effects and withdrawal. The book provides a readable reference source of essential information for professionals to work with their clients in considering treatment options.Organised by disorderComprehensive review of drug effects, action and side-effectsInsightful explanation of the overall impact of psychotropic drugsSpecifically designed to facilitate the knowledgeable exchange of information between nurses and their clients.Highlighted sections on managing problems which arise and specific issues in relation to the user's point of viewSpecific chapters on consent, the management of withdrawal and liabilityClear accessible design ensures easy reference for practitionersNew drugs in the areas of anti-psychoses, anti-depressants, sexual functioning and dementiaIncreased information on dependence on and withdrawal from psychiatric drugsNew chapter on psycho-stimulantsIncludes all the latest anti-psychoticsNew material on prescribing issues and liabilitySection on the management of sexual dysfunction side effects includes ViagraSection 6 thoroughly revised to include the latest materials on cholinerase inhibitors for dementia - key area for professionalsSection 9 contains a new chapter on pharmacological abuseNew text feature highlighting user issues and problems arising for practitionersExpanded chapter on evidence-based medicineNew chapter on monitoring strategies/instruments and complianceNew appendix on user websites and discussion groupsClear chapter overviews and revised design to improve access
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Elizabeth Barreca –
I have the 5th Edition from class. Much of it goes over my head, but I’m hoping to give more time to reading it to use with clients. It really helps breakdown the major concerns of psychiatric drugs. It is ideal for nurses, as stated on the back of my copy.
Jamie –
This book I read in my first year as a psychiatric nursing student. I found parts difficult to understand as I had read this prior to classes starting and this book does discuss the disorders but I found the explanations needing to be more simplified so I would recommend to read The The Meaning of Madness before hand as it is extremely simply and able to place imagery. Psychiatric Drugs explained is one I have returned to throughout my nursing studies as a referencing book within assignments and This book I read in my first year as a psychiatric nursing student. I found parts difficult to understand as I had read this prior to classes starting and this book does discuss the disorders but I found the explanations needing to be more simplified so I would recommend to read The The Meaning of Madness before hand as it is extremely simply and able to place imagery. Psychiatric Drugs explained is one I have returned to throughout my nursing studies as a referencing book within assignments and looked back on when needing to clear up any misunderstanding I have had towards medication. You do not need to read the book from front to back as it is easily broken down into manageable chapters from the disorders, what medication treats what, effects of medication and goes onto consent and ethics. Very useful tool for anyone interested or studying mental health.
Rhonda –
Does exactly what it says on the tin.
Jimmy James –
Great hand-book! Actually a smooth read all the way through! I will keep it at my desk right next to my Pill Book, lol.
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