Handbook
of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care, 18edition - 2015
Author:
Daniel L. Krinsky
Publisher:
American Pharmacists Association - APHA
Publication
date: 2015
Format:
Hardcover, 1 volume
Pages:
1,041 pp.
Product
Dimensions: 28.20 cm x 22.00 cm
Country
of Origin: United States
ISBN:
9781582122250
Product Details:
The Handbook of
Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care contains the most
authoritative information on nonprescription drug pharmacotherapy, nutritional
supplements, medical foods, nondrug and preventive measures, and complementary
therapies. The 18th edition shows students and practitioners how to assess and
triage a patient’s medical complaints. And it provides FDA-approved dosing
information for nonprescription medications along with evidence-based research
on the efficacy and safety of over-the-counter, herbal, and homeopathic
medications.
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Updated information and references throughout
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Thorough cross-referencing of the primary topics
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Quick-reference tools such as treatment algorithms
(including exclusions for self-treatment), drug product tables, patient
education sidebars, and product administration illustrations
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New case studies in each disorder-related chapter
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Concise Key Points section at the end of each
disorder-related chapter, summarizing critical information
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Color plate section with more than 300 illustrations
Table of Contents:
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Foreword
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Preface
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Contributors
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Self-Care and Nonprescription Pharmacotherapy
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Patient Assessment and Consultation
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Developing Cultural Competency for Self-Care
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Legal and Regulatory Issues in Self-Care Pharmacy
Practice
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Headache
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Fever
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Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders
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Vaginal and Vulvovaginal Disorders
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Disorders Related to Menstruation
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Prevention of Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted
Infections
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Colds and Allergy
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Cough
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Heartburn and Dyspepsia
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Intestinal Gas
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Constipation
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Diarrhea
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Anorectal Disorders
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Pinworm Infection
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Nausea and Vomiting
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Poisoning
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Ostomy Care and Supplies
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Essential and Conditionally Essential Nutrients
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Functional and Meal Replacement Foods
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Sports Nutrition and Performance-Enhancing Nutrients
and Supplements
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Infant Nutrition and Special Nutritional Needs of
Children
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Overweight and Obesity
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Ophthalmic Disorders
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Prevention of Contact Lens-Related Disorders
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Otic Disorders
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Prevention of Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders
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Oral Pain and Discomfort
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Atopic Dermatitis and Dry Skin
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Scaly Dermatoses
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Contact Dermatitis
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Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat
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Insect Bites and Stings and Pediculosis
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Acne
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Prevention of Sun-Induced Skin Disorders
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Skin Hyperpigmentation and Photoaging
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Minor Burns, Sunburn, and Wounds
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Fungal Skin Infections
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Warts
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Minor Foot Disorders
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Hair Loss
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Self-Care Components of Selected Chronic Disorders
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Insomnia, Drowsiness, and Fatigue
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Tobacco Cessation
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Home Testing and Monitoring Devices
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Adult Urinary Incontinence and Supplies
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Introduction to Dietary Supplements
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Natural Products
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Common Complementary and Alternative Medicine Health
Systems
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Appendix I: FDA Pregnancy Risk Categories for Selected
Nonprescription Medications and Nutritional Supplements
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Appendix II: Safety Issues with the Use of Selected
Natural Products in Pregnancy
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Index
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Color Plates
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