| Psychotropic Agents ( 14th Edition ) 2006 |
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This comprehensive reference manual is now available as the 14th (2006) Silver Anniversary Edition. In print since 1981, it has become a popular reference text across Canada for Schools of Nursing, Universities, and Colleges as a recommended text for students and a teaching tool for instructors. It is also widely used by acute care services, psychiatric units, community mental health services, residential facilities, physicians, private counselors or any health care provider in any setting where psychiatric medications are used.
- The author, Irene Ralph, is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with over 30 years experience in the Mental Health field. In addition to the information she compiles for the book she has been assisted in editing by a pharmacist and three psychiatrists, all prominent in their profession. This latest edition is more comprehensive and inclusive than previous editions, with 35 more pages of information. Written in an easy to understand format, the manual contains information on the major medication groups, their indication for use, potential side effects, drug interactions, dosages and much more. The material also provides information on the use of such medications in the older adult population. The medication groups include antidepressants, antipsychotics, antiparkinsonians, antimanic agents, and antianxiety and sedative hypnotics. The text has numerous quick reference and comparison charts with select Client Information Sheets that may be reproduced for the client.
- Editors:
R. REMICK, M.D., F.R.C.P. (C)
A. BURGMANN, BSc., M.D., F.R.C.P. (C)
D. THOMPSON, BSc., (Pharm), BCPP
P. SCHIELDROP, M.B., D.P.M., F.R.C.P.(C)
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