Quick Reference for Psychopharmacology - Softcover

Rankin, Elizabeth A

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0766806316 ISBN 13: 9780766806313

Verlag: Delmar Cengage Learning, 2000

Inhaltsangabe

A quick reference offering current information based on DSM-IV addressing the psychopharmacological agents used to treat and manage many psychiatric disorders. Covers the mechanics of brain function, various disorders, the agents used to treat them, and special populations. Also links NANDA nursing diagnoses to the DSM-IV diagnoses. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Reseña del editor

This new quick reference provides up-to-date information on the psycho pharmacological agents used to treat and manage many psychiatric diso rders. Using DSM-IV as its foundation and organizational basis, this b ook incorporates information on the mechanics of brain function, provi des information on various disorders and the psycho pharmacological ag ents used to treat these disorders, and includes chapters on special p opulations. This unique reference links NANDA nursing diagnoses to the DSM-IV diagnoses affording the nurse a more complete picture of the p sychiatric disorders. Also includes over 100 psycho pharmacological dr ug monographs and a full-color insert depicting photos of the most com monly prescribed psycho-pharmacological drugs.

Reseña del editor

This essential reference provides information about the pharmacological agents used for the treatment and management of psychological and psychiatric disorders defined by the DSM-IV. It includes "must know" information about the various pharmacological agents all in one place. This resource includes pharmacological information such as the effects on neurotransmitters on brain functioning, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics.. It identifies which agents are used to treat which aspects of the disorders, side effects, adverse responses, and goals of treatment. This comprehensive reference includes valuable information in an easy-to-use format.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0766806316
• ISBN 13: 9780766806313
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 558
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