Description
Book Synopsis"This book was written by a senior lecturer in health science with a great deal of input from nurses. It highlights the burden of treatment and is a resource for non-medical prescribers in identifying adverse drug reactions and for recognising definitions and classifications. ... The sections on âpotential problemsâ and âsuggestions for prevention and managementâ were particularly enlightening. The book provides ideas for better patient consultations through discussions about medications and their effects."Nursing Standard
"This likeable little book is a definite contributionto the field and should find a home in every ward,unit and hospital library shelf."
International Emergency Nursing
"This book is exceedingly timely. I am certain it will be invaluable to both undergraduate and post graduate student nurses, and, also act as a continuing reference source. Thoroughly recommended."
Molly Courtenay, Reading University, UK
Table of Contents
Preface
Using this book
Abbreviations used in the text
Introduction
Laxatives
Controlling gastric acidity
Diuretics
Beta blockers
ACE inhibitors
Vasodilators (calcium channel blockers and nitrates)
Anticoagulants
Bronchodilators: selective beta2 adrenoreceptor agonists
Corticosteroids
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants: focus on SSRIs
Anti-emetics
Opioid analgesics
Anti-epileptic drugs: focus on carbamazepine and valproate
Antibacterial drugs
Insulin
Oral anti-diabetic drugs
Thyroid and anti-thyroid drugs
Cytotoxic drugs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Idiosyncratic drug reactions
Glossary
References
Bibliography/Further Reading
Index
