Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs

by Berardi, Rosemary R.; Kroon, Lisa A. (CON); McDermott, June H. (CON); Newton, Gail D. (CON)

• ISBN13: 9781582120744
• ISBN10: 1582120749
• Edition: 15th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-04-18
• Publisher: APhA Publications

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