The nurse's guide to mental health medicines /
Holland, Liz,
The nurse's guide to mental health medicines / created by Liz Holland. - 2nd edition. - xii, 185 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Antidepressant Medications
2. Mood-Stabilising Medications
3. Medications for Managing Anxiety
4. Medicines for Alcohol and Drug Dependence by Emily Floyd
5. Antipsychotic Medication
6. Medicines for Rapid Tranquillisation
7. Medication Used for the Management of Dementia by Sara Soames
Appendix: Drug Calculations
Glossary
"A book written by nurses for nurses providing a simple guide to the most common medicines. Spanning 8 concise and highly readable chapters, the book explains the pharmacology of different drug types in simple terms while also considering the practical aspects of working with people requiring mental health medicines. Key features: A detailed 'Medicines List' contained in each chapter providing the key information on dosages, brand names and possible adverse reactions Takes a life course approach highlighting specific considerations for children, pregnancy and older people Cuts through the complex terminology with clear and simple language supported by real world case studies"--
9781529769029
Psychopharmacology.
Psychotropic drugs.
Mental illness--Chemotherapy.
RM315 HOL
The nurse's guide to mental health medicines / created by Liz Holland. - 2nd edition. - xii, 185 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Antidepressant Medications
2. Mood-Stabilising Medications
3. Medications for Managing Anxiety
4. Medicines for Alcohol and Drug Dependence by Emily Floyd
5. Antipsychotic Medication
6. Medicines for Rapid Tranquillisation
7. Medication Used for the Management of Dementia by Sara Soames
Appendix: Drug Calculations
Glossary
"A book written by nurses for nurses providing a simple guide to the most common medicines. Spanning 8 concise and highly readable chapters, the book explains the pharmacology of different drug types in simple terms while also considering the practical aspects of working with people requiring mental health medicines. Key features: A detailed 'Medicines List' contained in each chapter providing the key information on dosages, brand names and possible adverse reactions Takes a life course approach highlighting specific considerations for children, pregnancy and older people Cuts through the complex terminology with clear and simple language supported by real world case studies"--
9781529769029
Psychopharmacology.
Psychotropic drugs.
Mental illness--Chemotherapy.
RM315 HOL