Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs : An Interactive Approach to Self Care

by Berardi, Rosemary R.

• ISBN13: 9781582120508
• ISBN10: 1582120501
• Edition: 14th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-19
• 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 with seven new chapters, this edition reflects recent FDA rulings and continues to emphasize communication and information-gathering skills. Features treatment algorithms, new assessment cases studies, and patient counseling information for each disorder.

Author Biography

Rosemary R. Berardi, PharmD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Edward M. DeSimone, II, MS, PhD, Creighton University, Omaha, NB
Gail D. Newton, PhD, RPh, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IA
Michael A. Oszko, PharmD, BCPS, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS
Nicholas G. Popovich, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Carol J. Rollins, MS, RD, PharmD, BCNSP, University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
Leslie A. Shimp, PharmD, MS, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Karen J. Tietze, PharmD, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Contributors
How to use the new case problem-solving model
The pharmacist's role in self-care
Self-care and nonprescription pharmacotherapy	p. 3
Patient assessment and consultation	p. 17
Multicultural aspects of self-care	p. 37
Legal and regulatory issues in self-care pharmacy practice	p. 57
Pain and fever disorders
Headache and muscle and joint pain	p. 73
Fever	p. 111
Musculoskeletal injuries and disorders	p. 131
Reproductive and genital disorders
Vaginal and vulvovaginal disorders	p. 159
Disorders related to menstruation	p. 181
Prevention of unintended pregnancy	p. 205
Prevention of sexually transmitted infections	p. 225
Respiratory disorders
Disorders related to cold and allergy	p. 239
Cough	p. 271
Asthma	p. 287
Gastrointestinal disorders
Heartburn and dyspepsia	p. 317
Intestinal gas	p. 349
Constipation	p. 367
Diarrhea	p. 405
Anorectal disorders	p. 433
Pinworm infection	p. 457
Nausea and vomiting	p. 469
Poisoning	p. 493
Ostomy care and supplies	p. 509
Nutrition and nutritional supplementation
Essential and conditionally essential nutrients	p. 539
Meal replacement and performance-enhancing foods	p. 577
Infant nutrition and special nutritional needs	p. 597
Overweight and obesity	p. 631
Ophthalmic, otic, and oral disorders
Ophthalmic disorders	p. 659
Prevention of contact lens-related disorders	p. 691
Otic disorders	p. 723
Prevention of hygiene-related oral disorders	p. 739
Oral pain and discomfort	p. 769
Dermatologic disorders
Atopic dermatitis and dry skin	p. 811
Scaly dermatoses	p. 831
Contact dermatitis	p. 849
Diaper dermatitis and prickly heat	p. 873
Insect bites and stings and pediculosis	p. 889
Acne	p. 913
Prevention of sun-induced skin disorders	p. 929
Skin hyperpigmentation and photoaging	p. 955
Minor burns and sunburn	p. 969
Minor wounds and secondary bacterial skin infections	p. 987
Fungal skin infections	p. 1009
Warts	p. 1027
Minor foot disorders	p. 1037
Hair loss	p. 1061
Other medical disorders
Diabetes mellitus	p. 1075
Insomnia	p. 1117
Drowsiness and fatigue	p. 1133
Tobacco use and dependence	p. 1149
Home medical equipment
Home testing and monitoring devices	p. 1179
Adult urinary incontinence supplies	p. 1213
Complementary and alternative medicine
Botanical medicines	p. 1231
Nonbotanical natural medicines	p. 1275
Homeopathic medicines	p. 1305
Pregnancy and lactation risk categories for selected nonprescription medications and nutritional supplements	p. 1337
Botanical medicines to avoid in pregnancy and lactation	p. 1343
Index	p. 1347
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