Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs

by Allen, Loyd V., Jr; Berardi, Rosemary R.; Desimone, Edward M.; Engle, Janet P.; Popovich, Nicholas G.; Rosenthal, Wendy Munroe; Tietze, Karen J.

• ISBN13: 9780917330971
• ISBN10: 0917330978
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

This edition presents a restructuring of chapters to provide an integrated therapeutic approach to patient care. Now includes treatment algorithms, patient assessment Q&A sections, 'a word about' boxes, evaluation of patient outcomes section, and useful appendices. For students and practitioners. Previous edition, c1996, was a two-volume set.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Contributors	xiii
Section I: The Pharmacist's Role in Self-Care	1	(38)
Nicholas G. Popovich
Self-Care and Nonprescription Pharmacotherapy	3	(12)
Timothy R. Covington
Patient Assessment and Consultation	15	(24)
Wendy Klein-Schwartz
Brian J. Isetts
Section II: Pain and Fever Disorders	39	(76)
Karen J. Tietze
Headache and Muscle and Joint Pain	41	(36)
Arthur G. Lipman
Kenneth C. Jackson II
Fever	77	(12)
Arthur G. Lipman
Kenneth C. Jackson II
Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders	89	(26)
Arthur I. Jacknowitz
Section III: Reproductive and Genital Disorders	115	(62)
Wendy Munroe Rosenthal
Vaginal and Vulvovaginal Disorders	117	(16)
Leslie A. Shimp
Disorders Related to Menstruation	133	(20)
Leslie A. Shimp
Prevention of Unintended Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases	153	(24)
Louise Parent-Stevens
David L. Lourwood
Section IV: Respiratory Disorders	177	(64)
Karen J. Tietze
Disorders Related to Cold and Allergy	179	(36)
Karen J. Tietze
Asthma	215	(26)
Dennis M. Williams
Timothy H. Self
Section V: Gastrointestinal Disorders	241	(156)
Rosemary R. Berardi
Acid--Peptic Disorders and Intestinal Gas	243	(30)
Robert P. Henderson
Constipation	273	(28)
Clarence E. Curry Jr.
Demetris M. Butler
Diarrhea	301	(18)
R. Leon Longe
Anorectal Disorders	319	(18)
Eddie L. Boyd
Rosemary R. Berardi
Pinworm Infection	337	(10)
Kathryn K. Bucci
Gary A. Goforth
Nausea and Vomiting	347	(14)
Jenifer C. Jennings
Gary M. Oderda
Poisoning	361	(12)
Gary M. Oderda
Ostomy Care and Supplies	373	(24)
Michael L. Kleinberg
Melvin F. Baron
Section VI: Disorders Related to Nutrition	397	(84)
Loyd V. Allen Jr.
Nutritional Deficiencies	399	(40)
Loyd V. Allen Jr.
Andrew Glasnapp
Infant Nutrition and Special Nutritional Needs	439	(26)
Claudia Kamper
Rosalie Sagraves
Judi Doerr
Overweight and Obesity	465	(16)
Paul L. Doering
Section VII: Ophthalmic, Otic, and Oral Disorders	481	(130)
Janet P. Engle
Ophthalmic Disorders	483	(26)
Mark W. Swanson
Prevention of Contact Lens--Related Disorders	509	(32)
Janet P. Engle
Otic Disorders	541	(18)
Linda Krypel
Prevention of Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders	559	(26)
Oral Pain and Discomfort	585	(26)
Section VIII: Dermatologic Disorders	611	(228)
Edward M. DeSimone II
Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, and Dry Skin	613	(20)
Nina H. Han
Dennis P. West
Scaly Dermatoses	633	(14)
Nina H. Han
Dennis P. West
Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac Dermatitis	647	(18)
Kenneth R. Keefner
Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat	665	(16)
Victor A. Padron
Insect Bites and Stings and Pediculosis	681	(20)
Farid Sadik
Acne	701	(14)
Joye Ann Billow
Prevention of Sun-Induced Skin Disorders	715	(22)
Edward M. DeSimone II
Minor Burns and Sunburn	737	(16)
John D. Bowman
Robert H. Moore III
Minor Wounds and Skin Infections	753	(28)
Edwina S. Chan
Raymond L. Benza
Minor Foot Disorders	781	(38)
Nicholas G. Popovich
Gail D. Newton
Skin Hyperpigmentation and Photoaging	819	(10)
Nina H. Han
Dennis P. West
Hair Loss	829	(10)
Nina H. Han
Dennis P. West
Section IX: Other Medical Disorders	839	(76)
Loyd V. Allen Jr.
Nicholas G. Popovich
Diabetes Mellitus	841	(34)
Condit F. Steil
John R. White Jr.
R. Keith Campbell
Insomnia	875	(12)
M. Lynn Crismon
Donna M. Jermain
Drowsiness	887	(12)
M. Lynn Crismon
Donna M. Jermain
Nicotine Addiction	899	(16)
Jack E. Fincham
Section X: Home Medical Equipment	915	(36)
Wendy Munroe Rosenthal
Edward M. DeSimone II
Home Testing and Monitoring Devices	917	(26)
Wendy Munroe Rosenthal
Geneva Clark Briggs
Adult Urinary Incontinence Supplies	943	(8)
Martin D. Higbee
Section XI: Alternative Therapies	951	(80)
Nicholas G. Popovich
Karen J. Tietze
Herbal Remedies	953	(30)
George Nemecz
Wendell L. Combest
Homeopathic Remedies	983	(48)
Kathryn L. Grant
Richard N. Herrier
Appendices
I FDA Pregnancy Risk Categories for Selected Nonprescription Medications	1007	(4)
II Suggested Treatment Approaches for Case Studies	1011	(20)
Index	1031