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Nonprescription drug therapy : guiding patient self-care / editor, Tim R. Covington.
LIBRA RM671.A1 N66 2003
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Drugs, Nonprescription--Popular works.
- Drugs, Nonprescription.
- Nonprescription Drugs--therapeutic use.
- Self Care.
- Patient Education as Topic.
- Complementary Therapies.
- Phytotherapy.
- Medical Subjects:
- Nonprescription Drugs--therapeutic use.
- Self Care.
- Patient Education as Topic.
- Complementary Therapies.
- Phytotherapy.
- Genre:
- Popular works.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 1392 pages : illustrations; 22 cm
- Edition:
- Second edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Saint Louis, Mo. : Facts & Comparisons ; London : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Europe, 2003.
- Summary:
- Now available in bound format, this widely used OTC drug reference offers the most current facts on conditions patients may choose to selt-treat and appropriate nonprescription pharmacotherapy. Condition-oriented and organized by body system, this quick reference is an excellent tool for point-of-care patient counseling on OTC products. Chapters include CNS, dermatologic, gastro intestinal, musculoskeletal, nutritional, ophthalmic, oral cavity, podiatric, respiratory, and women's health conditions. Coverage of each condition includes etiology, symptoms, treatment, and patient counseling. A patient interview section assists in determining whether nonprescription medication, non-drug therapy, or physician referral is appropriate, patient Information boxes provide instructions on use of OTC products.
- Contents:
- I. CNS Conditions
- Drowsiness/Lethargy 7
- Fever 13
- Headache 31
- Migraine 51
- Insomnia 57
- Jet Lag 67
- Motion Sickness 73
- Tobacco Use and Smoking Cessation 79
- Weight Management 91
- II. Dermatological Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris 105
- Blisters 115
- Burns 121
- Calluses 135
- Contact Dermatitis 139
- Dandruff 155
- Diaper Rash 163
- Dry Skin 167
- Folliculitis, Furuncles, Carbuncles 183
- Hair Loss 187
- Head Lice 195
- Impetigo 205
- Insect Bites and Stings 207
- Prickly Heat 219
- Psoriasis 225
- Rosacea 241
- Seborrheic Dermatitis 245
- Sunburn 259
- Tinea Capitis 277
- Tinea Corporis 285
- Tinea Cruris 297
- Tinea Versicolor 307
- Warts 317
- Superficial Wound Care 323
- III. GI/GU Conditions
- Bowel Preps 349
- Constipation 357
- Diarrhea 377
- Dyspepsia 389
- Flatulence 403
- Gastritis 409
- Heartburn and GERD 423
- Hemorrhoids 443
- Lactose Intolerance 457
- Nausea and Vomiting 461
- Ostomy Care 469
- Pinworm Infection 483
- Contraception 487
- Emergency Contraception 497
- Urinary Incontinence 501
- IV. Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Aches and Pains 515
- Arthralgia 535
- Back Pain (Lower) 551
- Myalgia 575
- Osteoporosis 595
- Benign Leg Cramps 605
- Sprains and Strains 611
- V. Nutrition
- Vitamin Deficiency 643
- Non-Vitamin Deficiency 685
- Protein Calorie Malnutrition 707
- Infant Nutrition 721
- VI. Ophthalmic Conditions
- Allergic Conjunctivitis 735
- Nonallergic Conjunctivitis 747
- Blepharitis 761
- Dry Eye 767
- Stye 775
- Contact Lens Care 779
- VII. Oral Cavity Conditions
- Dental Hygiene/Preventive Oral Care 803
- Tooth Discoloration 817
- Edentulism, Dentures, and Denture Care 823
- Canker Sores 831
- Cold Sores 841
- Halitosis 849
- Teething 855
- Toothache 865
- Xerostomia 877
- VIII. Otic Conditions
- Cerumen Impaction 887
- Otitis Externa 893
- Swimmer's Ear 905
- IX. Podiatric Conditions
- Achilles Tendinitis 921
- Corns 927
- Ingrown Toenails 933
- Plantar Warts 953
- Tinea Pedis 959
- X. Respiratory Conditions
- Common Cold 979
- Allergic Rhinitis 1003
- Cough 1021
- Sinusitis 1041
- Nasal Congestion 1053
- Sore Throat 1067
- XI. Women's Health
- Feminine Hygiene 1081
- Atrophic Vaginitis (Postmenopausal) 1089
- Dysmenorrhea 1093
- Premenstrual Syndrome 1103
- Urinary Tract Infection 1123
- Vaginal Candidiasis 1129
- XII. Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus 1143
- XIII. Home Diagnostics/Devices
- Home Blood Pressure Monitors 1165
- Fecal Occult Blood Kits 1171
- Home Hepatitis C Test 1175
- Home HIV Tests 1179
- Home Drug Testing Kits 1181
- Ovulation Detection Kits 1185
- Pregnancy Testing 1189
- Home Cholesterol Tests 1193
- Home Urinary Tract Infection Tests 1197
- XIV. Complementary Therapies
- Aloe 1209
- L-Arginine 1213
- Black Walnut 1215
- Chondroitin 1219
- Chromium 1223
- Cranberry 1225
- Dong Quai 1229
- Echinacea 1231
- The Ephedras 1235
- Evening Primrose Oil 1237
- Feverfew 1239
- Garlic 1243
- Ginger 1247
- Ginkgo 1251
- Ginseng 1257
- Glucosamine Sulfate 1261
- Goldenseal 1265
- Green Tea 1267
- Guar Gum 1269
- Guarana 1271
- Kava 1273
- Red Clover 1275
- Rose Hips 1277
- Sarsaparilla 1279
- Saw Palmetto 1283
- Soy 1287
- St. John's Wort 1289
- Turmeric 1293
- Ubiquinone 1295
- Valerian 1297
- Witch Hazel 1301
- FDA Pregnancy Categories
- Calculations
- International System of Units
- Normal Laboratory Values
- Standard Abbreviations
- General Management of Acute Overdosage
- Management of Acute Hypersensitivity Reactions
- The Home Medicine Cabinet
- Administration Techniques
- World Wide Web Directory
- Poison Control Centers.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 1574391631
- OCLC:
- 51438108
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