Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs,9781582120744

Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs

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Edition: 15th
ISBN13: 9781582120744
ISBN10: 1582120749
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2006-04-18
Publisher(s): APhA Publications
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Summary

The gold-standard on self-care and non-prescription products! Using an evidence-based approach to establish the safety and effectiveness of self-care options for particular disorders. Thoroughly updated and revised, featuring treatment algorithms, assessment cases studies, and patient counseling information for each disorder.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix
Preface xi
Editors xiii
Contributors xv
How to Use the Case Problem-solving Model xxiii
SECTION I The Practitioner's Role in Self-Care
Nicholas G. Popovich
Self-Care and Nonprescription Pharmacotherapy
3(12)
Somnath Pal
Patient Assessment and Consultation
15(20)
Brian J. Isetts
Lawrence M. Brown
Multicultural Aspects of Self-Care
35(16)
Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner
Gloria J. Nichols-English
Legal and Regulatory Issues in Self-Care Pharmacy Practice
51(18)
Ilisa B. G. Bernstein
Edward D. Rickert
SECTION II Pain and Fever Disorders
Tami L. Remington
Headache
69(22)
Tami L. Remington
Fever
91(18)
Liza Takiya
Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders
109(26)
Eric Wright
SECTION III Reproductive and Genital Disorders
Leslie A. Shimp
Vaginal and Vulvovaginal Disorders
135(20)
Nicole M. Stack
Leslie A. Shimp
Disorders Related to Menstruction
155(22)
Leslie A. Shimp
Prevention of Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections
177(24)
Louise Parent-Stevens
Jennifer L. Hardman
SECTION IV Respiratory Disorders
Karen J. Tietze
Disorders Related to Colds and Allergy
201(28)
Kelly L. Scolaro
Cough
229(14)
Karen J. Tietze
Asthma
243(22)
Suzanne G. Bollmeier
Theresa R. Prosser
SECTION V Gastrointestinal Disorders
Rosemary R. Berardi
Heartburn and Dyspepsia
265(18)
Ann Zweber
Rosemary R. Berardi
Intestinal Gas
283(16)
Patrick D. Meek
Constipation
299(28)
Clarence E. Curry, Jr.
Demetris M. Butler
Diarrhea
327(24)
Paul C. Walker
Anorectal Disorders
351(20)
Juliana Chan
Rosemary R. Berardi
Pinworm Infection
371(10)
Jeffery A. Goad
Lawrence Neinstein
Nausea and Vomiting
381(22)
Laura Shane-McWhorter
Joli Fermo
Poisoning
403(14)
Wendy Klein-Schwartz
Barbara Insley Crouch
Ostomy Care and Supplies
417(24)
Joan Lerner Selekof
Sharon Wilson
SECTION VI Nutrition and Nutritional Supplementation
Carol J. Rollins
Essential and Conditionally Essential Nutrients
441(34)
Yvonne Huckleberry
Carol J. Rollins
Functional and Meal Replacement Foods
475(28)
Carol J. Rollins
Sports Nutrition and Performance-enhancing Nutrients
503(18)
Mark Newnham
Infant Nutrition and Special Nutritional Needs of Children
521(32)
Katherine H. Chessman
Overweight and Obesity
553(24)
Sarah J. Miller
Cathy L. Bartels
SECTION VII Ophthalmic, Otic, and Oral Disorders
Michael A. Oszko
Ophthalmic Disorders
577(28)
Richard G. Fiscella
Michael Kirk Jensen
Prevention of Contact Lens--related Disorders
605(28)
Janet P. Engle
Otic Disorders
633(16)
Linda Krypel
Prevention of Hygiene-related Oral Disorders
649(28)
Gary D. Klasser
Michael Colvard
Oral Pain and Discomfort
677(34)
Gary D. Klasser
Charles S. Greene
SECTION VIII Dermatologic Disorders
Gail D. Newton
Atopic Dermatitis and Dry Skin
711(18)
Steven A. Scott
Robert W. Martin III
Scaly Dermatoses
729(16)
Robert W. Martin III
Steven A. Scott
Contact Dermatitis
745(20)
Kenneth R. Keefner
Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat
765(16)
Victor A. Padron
Insect Bites and Stings and Pediculosis
781(22)
Wayne Buff
Cliff Fuhrman
Acne
803(14)
Karla T. Foster
Cynthia W. Coffey
Prevention of Sun-induced Skin Disorders
817(22)
Dana G. Carroll
Kimberly M. Crosby
Skin Hyperpigmentation and Photoaging
839(14)
Kimberly M. Crosby
Dana G. Carroll
Minor Burns and Sunburn
853(16)
John D. Bowman
Minor Wounds and Secondary Bacterial Skin Infections
869(20)
Daphne B. Bernard
Fungal Skin Infections
889(18)
Gail D. Newton
Nicholas G. Popovich
Warts
907(10)
Nicholas G. Popovich
Gail D. Newton
Minor Foot Disorders
917(24)
Cynthia W. Coffey
Karla T. Foster
Hair Loss
941(14)
Michael D. Hogue
SECTION IX Other Medical Disorders
Lisa A. Kroon
Diabetes Mellitus
955(40)
Mitra Assemi
Candis M. Morello
Insomnia
995(14)
Cynthia K. Kirkwood
Sarah T. Melton
Drowsiness and Fatigue
1009(12)
Robert J. Anderson
Diane Nykamp
Smoking Cessation
1021(26)
Karen Suchanek Hudmon
Lisa A. Kroon
Robin L. Corelli
SECTION X Home Medical Equipment
Leslie A. Shimp
Home Testing and Monitoring Devices
1047(30)
Wendy Munroe Rosenthal
Geneva Clark Briggs
Adult Urinary Incontinence and Supplies
1077(26)
Christine K. O'Neil
SECTION XI Complementary and Alternative Medicine
June H. McDermott
Introduction to Botanical and Nonbotanical Natural Medicines
1095(8)
Cydney E. McQueen
Anne Lamont Hume
Botanical Medicines
1103(34)
Anne Lamont Hume
Kathryn Michele Strong
Nonbotanical Natural Medicines
1137(30)
Cydney E. McQueen
Homeopathic Medicines
1167(28)
June E. Riedlinger
Begabati Lennihan
Appendix I Pregnancy and Lactation Risk Categories for Selected Nonprescription Medications and Nutritional Supplements 1195(4)
Appendix II Botanical Medicines to Avoid in Pregnancy and Lactation 1199(4)
Index 1203

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