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The nurse's guide to mental health medicines / created by Liz Holland.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: SAGE, [2022]Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xii, 185 pages ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781529769029
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RM315 HOL
Contents:
1. Antidepressant Medications<br/>2. Mood-Stabilising Medications<br/>3. Medications for Managing Anxiety<br/>4. Medicines for Alcohol and Drug Dependence by Emily Floyd<br/>5. Antipsychotic Medication<br/>6. Medicines for Rapid Tranquillisation<br/>7. Medication Used for the Management of Dementia by Sara Soames<br/>Appendix: Drug Calculations<br/>Glossary<br/>
Summary: "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"--
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Donated Item Donated Books Donated RM315 HOL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 161597 Not for loan BK149451

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Antidepressant Medications<br/>2. Mood-Stabilising Medications<br/>3. Medications for Managing Anxiety<br/>4. Medicines for Alcohol and Drug Dependence by Emily Floyd<br/>5. Antipsychotic Medication<br/>6. Medicines for Rapid Tranquillisation<br/>7. Medication Used for the Management of Dementia by Sara Soames<br/>Appendix: Drug Calculations<br/>Glossary<br/>

"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"--

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