Although the prevalence of uncontrolled cancer pain remains unnecessarily high, research has indicated that 90% of cancer patients with pain can be successfully treated with standard therapies. This concise yet extremely comprehensive guide to managing cancer pain will enable nurses on the front lines of pain assessment and management to ......
A Guide for Prescribers, Therapists, Patients and their Families
This is the first book to establish guidelines and to assist prescribers and therapists in withdrawing their patients from psychiatric drugs, including those patients with long-term exposure to antipsychotic drugs, benzodiazepines, stimulants, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers. It describes a method developed by the author throughout years of ......
This easy-to-use handbook is a practical, evidence-based guide to food and supplement interactions with medications that are commonly encountered in clinical practice. Covering more than 560 medications listed alphabetically by generic name, it details each drug's class, common uses, diet considerations, potential drug-nutrient and drug-supplement ......
The second edition of Medicinal Plants of Barbados for the Treatment of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases delivers the most comprehensive account yet of the island's enduring traditions of plant-based medicine. Building on the pioneering first edition, this volume expands the historical, sociocultural and scientific perspectives on herbal ......
With new and extensively updated information on everything from current treatment guidelines to off-label uses, AHFS Drug Information (R) 2026 Edition is a necessary addition to your pharmacy's resources. It is the most comprehensive evidence-based source of drug information complete with ongoing updates of therapeutic guideline recommendations, ......
Basic Psychopharmacology Principles: A Quick Guide for Mental Health Professionals introduces students to basic concepts of psychopharmacology to help them develop a broad understanding of drugs and how they work in the body.Part I familiarizes students with basic principles of pharmacology including drug types the structure and function of the ......
2024-2027 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases
Red Book (R), 33rd Edition provides the latest clinical guidance on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, andtreatment of more than 200 childhood infectious diseases. Find the latest information about vaccines, emerging novel diseases, diagnostic modalities, and treatment recommendations from the combined expertise of the CDC, the ......
Completely updated and revised, Nelson's Neonatal Antimicrobial Therapy, Second Edition, provides the most current, practical, and evidence-based recommendations for health care professionals treating neonates. Developed by leading experts in antimicrobial therapy, this resource aims to help clinicians select the right drug, dose, and duration for ......
Written in clear language and specifically for the nursing context, the new edition of this bestselling book is your ultimate guide to pathophysiology and pharmacology. Through a uniquely integrated approach, the book develops your knowledge of both the pathology of common conditions and their pharmacological treatment. This holistic approach builds your knowledge of the key concepts and processes, with real world examples illustrating their application to nursing practice. Key features Logical structure that starts with the basics and before developing your understanding of more complex areas Real world case studies demonstrate the application of pathophysiology and pharmacology across all fields of nursing A clear and concise writing style makes complex terminology and biological processes easy to understand Revised and updated in line with contemporary evidence and best practice Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards
