Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illness, 6th Edition

by Alison Blenkinsopp (Keele University, Staffordshire); Paul Paxton; John Blenkinsopp (Bradford University)

• ISBN13: 9781444300628
• ISBN10: 1444300628
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

A practical and evidence-based guide for student, pre-registration and qualified pharmacistsSymptoms in the Pharmacy is an indispensable guide to the management of common symptoms seen in the pharmacy. With advice from an author team that includes both pharmacists and GPs, the book covers ailments which will be encountered in the pharmacy on a daily basis.Now in its sixth edition Symptoms in the Pharmacy has been fully revised to reflect the latest evidence and availability of new medicines. There are new sections and case studies for 'POM' to 'P' switches including chloramphenicol, sumatriptan, diclofenac, naproxen and amorolfine. This edition features colour photographs of skin conditions for the first time enabling the differentiation and diagnosis of common complaints. The public health and illness prevention content have been expanded to support this increasingly important aspect of the pharmacist's work.The book is designed for quick and easy reference with separate chapters for each ailment. Each chapter incorporates a decision making framework in which the information necessary for treatment and suggestions on 'when to refer' is distilled into helpful summary boxes. At the end of each chapter there are example case studies providing the view of pharmacists, doctors and patients for most conditions covered. These easy-to-follow- chapters can be read cover to cover or turned to for quick reference. This useful guide should be kept close at hand for frequent consultation.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction: How to use this book

Respiratory Problems

Colds and flu

Cough

Sore throat

Allergic rhinitis

Respiratory symptoms for direct referral

Gastrointestinal Tract Problems

Mouth ulcers

Heartburn

Indigestion

Nausea and vomiting

Motion sickness and its prevention

Constipation

Diarrhoea

Irritable bowel syndrome

Haemorrhoids

Skin Conditions

Eczema/dermatitis

Acne

Athlete's foot

Cold sores

Warts and verrucae

Scabies

Dandruff

Hair loss

Psoriasis

Painful Conditions

Headache

Musculoskeletal problems

Women's Health

Cystitis

Dysmenorrhoea

Vaginal thrush

Emergency hormonal contraception

Common symptoms in pregnancy

Eye and Ear Problems

Eye problems: the painful red eye

Common ear problems

Childhood Conditions

Common childhood rashes

Colic

Teething

Napkin rash

Head lice

Threadworms (pinworms)

Oral thrush

Insomnia

Insomnia

Prevention of Heart Disease

Prevention of heart disease

Appendix: Summary of Symptoms for Direct Referral

Index

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